Office of Foreign Assets Control

Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!
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16 July, 2026

Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!

Stablecoin competition heats up as PayPal expands PYUSD, x402 advances AI payments, Circle faces pressure, and Tether ramps up investments.
Kenya regulator seeks blockchain surveillance system
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13 July, 2026

Kenya regulator seeks blockchain surveillance system

Kenya's CMA seeks a blockchain surveillance system to enhance monitoring of digital currencies, ensure compliance, and prevent illicit activities.
Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin

OpenUSD challenges stablecoin leaders with shared governance and revenue sharing as Circle, USDC, and traditional finance adapt to a changing...
Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?
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10 June, 2026

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
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3 June, 2026

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...
US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT
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28 April, 2026

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT

OFAC sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets and urges Tether to freeze $344M in USDT, intensifying U.S. efforts to choke Tehran’s global...