Sanctions

Polymarket launching stablecoin, Circle slow to act in Drift exploit
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8 April, 2026

Polymarket launching stablecoin, Circle slow to act in Drift exploit

Polymarket eyes new USDC-backed stablecoin, while Circle faces criticism over exploit response and Russia pushes Africa toward sanctions evasion strategies.
Paying with stablecoins harder than acquiring them
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19 February, 2026

Paying with stablecoins harder than acquiring them

Stablecoin usage for payments reveals gaps between desire and actual spending, with key insights from a BVNK survey across diverse...
EU explores ban on all Russian digital asset transactions
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16 February, 2026

EU explores ban on all Russian digital asset transactions

The EU plans a ban on digital currency transactions with Russia to combat sanctions evasion, potentially impacting Kyrgyzstan's digital currency...
US can’t solve stablecoin impasse, China can’t shut them down
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12 February, 2026

US can’t solve stablecoin impasse, China can’t shut them down

Stablecoin tensions rise as the U.S. and China clash over regulations, Tether faces reputation issues, and Russia struggles with crypto...
UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.
Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold
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29 January, 2026

Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold

Wall Street firms push deeper into stablecoins as Fidelity prepares a dollar token on Ethereum, boosted by new U.S. rules...