US eyes $1 billion Iran-linked crypto seizure, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said authorities have located about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency that they could seize this week as Washington presses ahead with financial restrictions against Tehran. Summary Bessent said U.S. authorities could seize $1 billion…
Oil and Treasury Yields Put the BTC USD Recovery Narrative to Test
BTC USD fell -1.5% to $82,700 by 02:13 ET (06:13 GMT) on Thursday, October 8, after briefly touching $82,300.50, its lowest level in nearly three weeks. The decline came as rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and surging Treasury yields…
UK Sanctions 3 Crypto Firms Over Russia Ties
The UK’s package also named 17 people and firms that import machine tools, electronics and material used in ballistic missiles and drones. The UK sanctioned crypto payment processors Cryptomus and Heleket and Kyrgyzstani exchange TokenSpot on October 8, after…
Alex Mashinsky gets lifetime crypto ban in New York settlement
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has agreed to a lifetime ban from the cryptocurrency, securities, and commodities industries under a New York settlement carrying up to $35 million in conditional payments. Summary The New York agreement ties $35 million in…
$1 Billion Floods Back Into Crypto Funds, Snapping Five-Week $4B Bleed
CoinShares reported $1 billion weekly turnaround, driven by Bitcoin buying and renewed investor appetite across major markets. Investment products tied to digital assets recorded $1 billion in net inflows last week, reversing a five-week run of $4 billion in…
Bitcoin Dominates While Ethereum Breaks Streak in Volatile $230M Week
Bitcoin dominated weekly activity while Ethereum snapped its streak. Digital asset investment products posted $230 million in net additions last week, in a slowdown relative to recent trends. Although concerns around the Iran conflict have affected sentiment, CoinShares stated…
What the Foundation Says It Offers
The Solana Foundation and its affiliates, such as Monke Foundry, distribute tens of millions in grants each year. This week, a public debate about support for builders on Solana spilled into full view, with Vibhu Norby, the Solana Foundation’s…
Solana Sets Monthly Record as Stablecoin Volume Hits $650B
Despite Solana’s record-breaking February, Ethereum still leads in cumulative stablecoin transaction volume at around $52 trillion. The Solana blockchain processed about $650 billion in stablecoin transactions in February 2026, setting a new monthly record, according to The Kobeissi Letter….
Japan PM Reaffirms Support for Startups, Web3 With Deregulation and More Funding
Japan is reinforcing its commitment to becoming a global hub for startups and Web3 innovation, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming the government’s support for entrepreneurs, blockchain technology and regulatory reform during a video address at WebX 2026 in Tokyo….
This One Level Could Decide XRP’s Next Major Move
Ripple’s XRP remains trapped within a broader bearish market structure despite several recovery attempts over the past few weeks. While the recent price action suggests sellers remain active at higher levels, the market is once again testing a critical demand…
Bitcoin Nears Power Law Support Line Fidelity Has Tracked Since 2015
Bitcoin is approaching one of the most closely watched long-term technical levels in institutional crypto analysis, according to Fidelity Investments’ Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer. After months of persistent selling pressure, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trading near the…
Senate CLARITY Act Ready for Prime Time, Bill Text Coming in Days: Senator Lummis
Key Takeaways Senator Lummis said lawmakers will release CLARITY Act bill text within days after nearly 10 months of negotiations. The legislation seeks to establish a federal regulatory framework while strengthening consumer protections and anti-money laundering requirements. Senate Majority Leader…
ECB taps Deutsche Bank as digital euro pilot defies US CBDC push
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment firms, including Deutsche Bank, for a digital euro pilot as Europe presses ahead with its CBDC plans. Summary ECB has selected 36 payment firms, including Deutsche Bank, for its digital euro pilot….
Van Rossem Upgrade, SBI Fallout, and a DRep Deadlock Define Cardano’s Pivotal Week
Cardano is experiencing one of its most significant weeks in months, and not all of the news is positive. The van Rossem upgrade is progressing through Cardano’s governance process. Meanwhile, Charles Hoskinson has defended EMURGO after Solana announced a high-profile…
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $425M as Fidelity and Blackrock Drive Fresh Wave of Outflows
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $424.66M as Fidelity FBTC and Blackrock IBIT led renewed outflows. Ether and HYPE ETFs also fell, while XRP and solana recorded no trading activity. Glassnode says low ETF volumes may delay a stronger bitcoin price…
As AI Platforms Move Away From Unlimited, Sogni AI Launches a $20 Fair-Use Unlimited Plan on Community GPUs
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, July 14th, 2026] New plans cover image, video, music, language models and agent workflows while allocating 51% of net subscription revenue to participating GPU operators. Sogni AI today announced Sogni Unlimited, a fair-use subscription providing…
Hyundai Introduces Internal Stablecoin Transfers for Cross-Border Treasury
Hyundai Card and Hyundai Motor have completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) using stablecoins for international transfers between Hyundai Motor entities, according to an announcement from Hyundai Card on July 9. The first test connected entities in the US and…
Bitcoin price stalls below $63K as rising oil and CPI cloud outlook
Bitcoin price has stabilized near $62,500 after a weekend plunge below $62,000, while renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and an oil surge have kept analysts cautious before U.S. inflation data. Summary Bitcoin price held around $62,500 as traders weighed Trump’s Strait of…