Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

US Treasury Broadens Iran Sanctions to Encompass Digital Asset Sector, Citing Over $100 Million in Crypto Facilitating Oil Sales

Lukman Husein Aug 25, 2026 6 views

The United States Treasury Department has significantly expanded its sanctions framework targeting Iran, now explicitly including the country’s burgeoning digital asset sector. This decisive move,...

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Soldier Accused of Insider Trading on Prediction Markets Fights CFTC’s Intervention in Criminal Case

Lukman Husein Aug 25, 2026 8 views

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a soldier facing federal fraud charges for allegedly profiting over $400,000 through nonpublic information on event contracts traded on the prediction...

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Gemini Titan to Become Exclusive Regulated Venue for Apex-Facilitated Crypto Event Contracts

Lukman Husein Aug 24, 2026 6 views

In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of regulated crypto derivatives, Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has entered into...

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Banks and Financial Regulators Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Embark on Pilot Program for Quantum-Resistant Digital Asset Infrastructure

Lukman Husein Aug 24, 2026 11 views

A significant cross-regional pilot program is underway, bringing together leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to test and...

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Bitcoin Suddenly Surges: Is the Bear Market Over?

Lukman Husein Aug 24, 2026 8 views

Confidence has surged back into cryptocurrency markets this week as Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a remarkable rally, gaining over 23% to trade around $77,559 at the...

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Unveils Research Linking Cryptocurrency Ownership to Radically Divergent Beliefs About Future Returns

Lukman Husein Aug 23, 2026 9 views

A groundbreaking working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is challenging conventional wisdom regarding cryptocurrency ownership. Instead of demographic characteristics or differing risk...

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Digital Assets Surge as US Treasury Actions Hint at "Not-QE" Liquidity Injections, Fueling Bullish Outlook

Lukman Husein Aug 23, 2026 8 views

The digital asset market, led by Bitcoin and Ether, experienced a significant uplift this week, driven by a strategic move from the U.S. Treasury to...

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Bitcoin Surges Past $79,000, Igniting Double-Digit Gains for Crypto Stocks and Treasury Companies

Lukman Husein Aug 23, 2026 10 views

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge towards the end of the week, propelled by Bitcoin’s impressive rally above the $79,000 mark. This upward momentum...

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Canton Network to Pilot Blockchain-Based State Benefit Distribution System in Partnership with American Idea Foundation

Lukman Husein Aug 23, 2026 11 views

Digital Asset, the company behind the innovative Canton Network, is set to embark on a groundbreaking pilot program in collaboration with the American Idea Foundation,...

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Bitcoin and Gold Surge to Multi-Week Highs as Inflationary Pressures Mount

Lukman Husein Aug 22, 2026 10 views

Bitcoin (BTC) maintained its upward momentum, consolidating above the significant $77,000 mark following the opening of Wall Street trading on Friday. This surge coincided with...