Geopolitics

According to Aleksey Korolenko, executive director at Cifra Markets, Russia could open up to 1 million crypto accounts within the first year of the compliance framework after related legislation passes and takes effect. The expansion hinges on major financial institutions introducing convenient

Bitcoin saw a slight rebound in Asian early trading on Monday, June 1, rising to $73,989. Axios reported on Sunday that U.S. President Trump, at a meeting in the White House Situation Room last Friday, asked for several changes to the understanding memorandum of understanding (MOU) between his envoy and Iran, mainly involving the specifics of Iran’s nuclear materials provisions. In parallel, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that he ordered the Israeli military to further advance its gr

China’s central bank is ramping up demand for the digital yuan by offering policy incentives to banks and financial institutions adopting the CBDC. The Trump administration and the new chair at the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, have made it clear that a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California that the U.S. government has seized approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military since the war broke out in February. The seizures

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the U.S. government seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military on Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in California. Bessent told Fox Business Network that the U.S. "just outright grabbed th

Republican fintech entrepreneur Michael Carbonara liquidated 10 Bitcoin for $800,000 this month to help fund his campaign for Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Carbonara, who founded digital banking company Ibanera in 2017, converted the Bitcoin to Circle's USDC stablecoin, according to a campa

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $1 billion seizure of Iran-linked cryptocurrency assets at the Reagan National Economic Forum. The seizure doubles the amount previously disclosed in late April, when officials reported seizing approximately $500 million. Bessent stated the operation i

According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, US authorities have seized approximately $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency assets, double the $500 million figure disclosed in late April. Bessent stated that authorities had taken control of

According to JPMorgan Chase analysts Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and others, as reported by CoinDesk, investors are withdrawing from Bitcoin and gold markets over the past two weeks amid signs of easing Middle East tensions. Bitcoin and gold-related ETFs have experienced significant outflows, while

According to Follow the Crypto data, crypto industry companies and affiliates have donated over $320 million to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, with approximately $127 million flowing to Republican-aligned recipients compared to $11.5 million for Democratic-aligned ones. An

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California, that the U.S. government has seized approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military, with some holders potentially unaware their

Congress faces mounting tensions over the Clarity Act, landmark cryptocurrency legislation awaiting a full Senate vote, as President Donald Trump's extensive crypto business interests fuel demands for ethics restrictions on federal officials. The bill, which would establish the first federal

According to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 30, Americans are prohibited from reaching any "safe passage" agreements with Iran's government or Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, even without payment. Iran's newly established Persian Gulf

The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. Key Takeaways: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. has seized

According to BlockBeats, on May 30, the European Commission projected that a potential new EU-wide tax on crypto companies could generate approximately €20 billion in new revenue during the 2028-2034 budget cycle. The Commission assessed specific tax proposals: a 0.1% crypto transaction value tax co

Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), considered the largest criminal groups in Brazil, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The two groups have been involved in the use of digital currency as a money laundering tool for their drug

According to Bitcoin News, U.S. official Bessent stated on May 30 that the country has impounded $1 billion in cryptocurrency belonging to Iran. The statement highlights differences in how digital assets are treated in geopolitical contexts, with stablecoins and blockchain wallets presenting