Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that American authorities have seized approximately $1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency holdings. The announcement highlights the growing effectiveness of targeted financial operations aimed at disrupting Tehran's ability to evade international sanctions and fund its activities
US regulators show growing acceptance of digital assets as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce strongly supports privacy technologies and Paxos becomes the first blockchain company to win clearing agency registration, marking major steps toward regulated crypto infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's move to integrate tokenized securities with the Stellar network by 2027 has sent XLM prices higher while sparking discussions across the crypto industry
Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card have agreed to purchase a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit
Mastercard has obtained a BitLicense from New York regulators, marking a significant step in its efforts to integrate stablecoins and tokenized assets into mainstream payment systems
SoFi Technologies has rolled out SoFiUSD, making it the first U.S. national bank to offer its own dollar-pegged stablecoin directly inside a consumer banking app. The move gives its 14.7 million members seamless access to buy, sell, hold, and convert the token alongside traditional banking services
The United Kingdom has sanctioned Huobi Global S.A., the company operating the HTX crypto exchange, citing its role in facilitating funds for Russia's A7 shadow financial network
Asset manager Grayscale has outlined which blockchain networks stand to gain the most from expected U.S. regulatory improvements. The firm points to established leaders in tokenized assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance as primary beneficiaries of the proposed CLARITY Act and related guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its proposed exemption for tokenized securities amid rising concerns over synthetic blockchain assets. Meanwhile, crypto platform Blockchain.com has filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO, reflecting ongoing industry expansion despite regulatory caution
Charles Hoskinson warns that rejecting the IOG research initiative could undermine Cardano's core identity as a science-driven blockchain
