US Treasury Significantly Expands Iran Sanctions to Target Digital Asset Sector Amid Allegations of $100 Million in Crypto-Facilitated Oil Sales
Washington D.C. – The United States Treasury Department has dramatically escalated its financial pressure campaign against Iran, unveiling a sweeping expansion of its sanctions framework to encompass the entirety of…
CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets
The legal battle escalated with a recent filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where Van Dyke’s defense team formally opposed the CFTC’s request…
Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 for First Time Since May, Analysts Urge Caution on Bear Market Thesis
Bitcoin (BTC) dramatically breached the $80,000 mark on Monday, August 24, 2026, during the opening hours of Wall Street trading, marking the cryptocurrency’s return to a price level not seen…
Global Financial Institutions and Regulators Launch Landmark Pilot for Quantum-Resistant Digital Asset Infrastructure Amid Escalating Cyber Threats
A pivotal cross-regional initiative has commenced, bringing together prominent banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to pilot test quantum-resistant infrastructure tailored for digital asset wallets…
Bitcoin suddenly surges: Is the bear market over?
Confidence has demonstrably returned to global cryptocurrency markets, heralded by a significant rally in Bitcoin (BTC) and a suite of altcoins. This week, Bitcoin experienced a sudden and robust surge,…
Fed study finds crypto investors driven by beliefs, easily swayed by returns
A groundbreaking working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has offered a compelling new perspective on the unique behavior of cryptocurrency markets, positing that the distinct dynamics of…
Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher
Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market experienced a significant uplift this week, fueled by what market analysts are terming "not-QE" from the US Treasury. This unconventional liquidity injection saw…
Bitcoin’s Surge Past $79,000 Ignites Crypto Stocks, Bolstered by Treasury Actions and Political Tailwinds
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant resurgence towards the end of the week, with Bitcoin (BTC) breaching the crucial $79,000 threshold, propelling a broad rally across digital assets and sending…
Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs
Following Friday’s opening bell on Wall Street, Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated robust performance, consolidating its position above the significant $77,000 mark. This surge in the premier cryptocurrency was mirrored by a…
Brussels Considers Bringing Crypto Lending Under MiCA’s Purview, Sparking Debate Over DeFi’s Future
The European Union is re-evaluating the scope of its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, specifically considering whether to extend its reach to cover crypto lending and borrowing, areas initially…
















