Iran
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid
Iran faces electricity grid risks from illegal digital currency mining, prompting officials to crack down on unauthorized operations amid global...
Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?
Russia's A7A5 stablecoin defies sanctions as growth continues, potentially influencing Iran's crypto strategies amid escalating EU sanctions efforts.
US grabs $1B in Iranian assets under Operation Economic Fury
As part of Operation Economic Fury, the U.S. seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets to limit Tehran's funding for...
CFTC purged staff who raised crypto, prediction market concerns
The CFTC is facing scrutiny over reported favoritism shown to crypto and prediction markets with ties to the family of...
Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...
