Senate Report Says Tether Enables Iran to Sidestep Sanctions
A Senate Democratic report alleges that Tether’s USDT is a primary tool for Iran to evade international sanctions.
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Russia opens a registration portal for crypto exchanges, but retail trading still awaits clearance
From October 5, Russian firms can apply to join a regulated crypto market, yet retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT remains pending.
NEAR Intents halts most stolen Bitget funds, sparking debate over its “permissionless” label
NEAR Intents stopped $503,000 of the $50 million tied to the Bitget hack, prompting questions about the platform’s claim of being permissionless.
Tether reports $550 million frozen in Iran-related USDT transactions during 2026
Tether says it helped authorities seize roughly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT this year amid a Senate probe into the stablecoin’s role in sanctions evasion.
USDT supply surge does not translate into higher DeFi contract balances on Ethereum or Tron
New BIS data show that while USDT issuance rose through 2024, the share held in smart-contract accounts on Ethereum and Tron fell, questioning the link…
Bybit Enables Institutional Use of Franklin Templeton Tokenized Money-Market Shares as Collateral
Bybit now lets eligible clients pledge tokenized Franklin Templeton fund shares for USDT or USDC-denominated credit lines, keeping the assets off-exchange.
Bitget Restores Bitcoin Withdrawals After $387 Million Hack, Ethereum and USDT Still Delayed
Bitget has reopened Bitcoin withdrawals following a massive security breach, while Ethereum and USDT withdrawals remain on hold.
NEAR Intents Stops $50 Million of Bitget Hack Funds, Signals New Stance on Illicit Transfers
NEAR Intents halted more than $50 million linked to the Bitget breach and rejected a bounty to return the assets.
Bitget Withdrawals Resume as Thousands of Bitcoin Leave Reserves Amid Laundering Probe
Bitget’s withdrawals restarted after a major hack, with thousands of Bitcoin leaving its reserves as investigators trace the stolen funds across chains.
BIX aims to bring its crypto-linked Visa card to nearly all U.S. states within the year
BIX plans to extend its stablecoin-backed Visa card from 29 to 49 states in the next six to eight months, pending regulatory clearances.
Visa’s stable-coin metrics shift after address-label overhaul
A Visa data refresh re-classified millions of addresses, slashing adjusted stablecoin volume while transaction counts barely moved.
US Asset Seizure Raises Questions Over Tether’s Access to Backing Funds
An $84 million forfeiture tied to Capstone and EQIBank highlights uncertainty about Tether’s ability to use those assets for USDT redemption.
Debate Over Decentralized Protocols, Regulatory Shifts, and Emerging Tech Shape Crypto Landscape
A clash over ThorChain's stance on stolen funds, a push for zero-knowledge KYC, and new tech forecasts highlight regulatory and technical evolution in crypto.
Tether Introduces Beta Self-Custodial Wallet Suite for AI-Driven Payments
Tether’s new development kit adds a command-line wallet and Model Context Protocol server, enabling AI agents to manage funds in a self-custodial environment.
Ripple positions XRP as a bridge asset while expanding stablecoin options for global payments
Ripple’s CEO reiterated that XRP can serve as a bridge currency, but the firm’s infrastructure already supports multiple stablecoins for cross-border…
Tether Limits EQIBank Exposure to Under $64 Million After US Asset Seizure
Tether says its holdings with EQIBank represent less than 0.034% of its total assets, capping exposure at roughly $64 million.
Bitget breach sees $83 million of XRP shifted, Ripple lacks freeze power
After the $388 million Bitget hack, the attacker moved roughly $83 million in XRP, while Ripple cannot block the token’s transfer.
Binance’s $100 M Stake Fuels USDC Surge, Tightening the Stablecoin Contest
Binance’s new investment and partnership with Circle has accelerated USDC adoption, challenging Tether’s dominance in the dollar-stablecoin market.
Tether’s Treasury Holdings Turn Stablecoin into a Major U.S. Debt Customer
Tether’s $115 billion of U.S. Treasury bills makes the stablecoin issuer a key private buyer of American short-term debt.
Tether’s EQIBank exposure limited to a fraction of its balance sheet after $89 million seizure
Tether confirmed that its holdings at EQIBank represent under 0.034% of its assets, posing no immediate risk to USDT’s dollar peg.