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The U.S. Treasury sanctioned UK crypto exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for aiding Iran in evading sanctions, marking the first direct action against such platforms. The sanctions highlight the importance of compliance in the crypto industry amid evolving financial technologies.

Tennessee is advancing a bill to allow the state to hold Bitcoin in its reserves, with strict regulations on funding and purchase limits. This move aligns with a growing trend among U.S. states to consider Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset.

MegaETH has been very transparent that it will not dole out MEGA tokens as listing fees or as air drops to exchanges
The decision to list MEGA will be based on an independent assessment.
In its official statements, MegaETH has been consistent about this: it has not and will not dole out MEGA toke

OnlyFans is negotiating a potential sale of a 60% stake to Architect Capital at a valuation of up to $5.5 billion, aiming for long-term growth and a future IPO. The platform remains highly profitable, generating $1.6 billion annually.

Phemex has introduced a week-long trading strategy for tokenized metals aiming to attract investors by merging crypto liquidity with traditional asset stability. The initiative features a $70,000 incentive pool to encourage trading and widen participation in digital commodities.

21Shares has launched the JitoSOL ETP on Euronext, enabling European investors to access Solana’s staking yields via traditional banks. This innovation bridges decentralized finance with traditional markets, offering exposure to SOL while simplifying staking management.

Securitize's revenue surged 841% to $55.6 million, indicating strong demand for asset tokenization as it prepares to go public via a SPAC merger, aiming to enhance efficiency in traditional finance through blockchain technology.

U.S. authorities finished the forfeiture of more than $400 million that was associated with the Helix crypto mixer.
The funds were connected to laundering activities on darknet marketplaces.
A federal court transferred the ownership of the seized Bitcoin to the U.S. government.
U.S. authorities

OSL Group has raised $200 million to enhance its global expansion in stablecoin trading and payment services. The funds will support acquisitions, improve infrastructure, and strengthen its market presence.

Kalshi traders anticipate Bitcoin could drop to $64,000 in 2026, influenced by market dynamics and rising interest in Gold and Silver. Currently priced at $87,675.67, BTC has seen a slight decline, with many crypto enthusiasts poised to buy if prices fall further.

A whale wallet received 445,000 HYPE tokens from Galaxy Digital OTC, contributing to speculation about staking and HODL opportunities. Hyperliquid tokens surged by 46.90% weekly, following new long-short listings. Despite a 5.70% daily drop, bullish sentiments remain.

Although it has evolved a great deal since making its landing in the 2020 Web3 limelight, what has remained constant in DeFi is the simplistic DEX UI that leaves orderbooks out of the frame. In the Web3 market, the absence of DEX orderbooks has been largely presented as a design preference — and in

The White House plans a meeting with crypto and bank executives to resolve disputes delaying a crucial crypto market structure bill, primarily concerning stablecoin regulation. Banks oppose rewards for stablecoin users, fearing deposit losses, while crypto firms argue such rewards benefit consumers.

The SEC clarified that tokenized securities fall under federal securities laws, defining two categories: issuer-sponsored and third-party sponsored securities. This guidance reaffirms that tokenization does not exempt compliance with existing regulations.

The use of AI in crypto scams rose by a staggering 500% in 2025.
The use of deepfakes, voice cloning, and support for multiple languages made the scams more convincing.
The incorporation of artificial intelligence in cryptocurrency scams increased significantly in 2025 by a staggering 500%