Sanctions

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

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.
Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
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27 August, 2026

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules

Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves...
EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions
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28 July, 2026

EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions

EU expands sanctions on A7A5 and HTX while Circle boosts blockchain ambitions and researchers uncover x402 security flaws.
Russia passes first comprehensive crypto market law
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24 July, 2026

Russia passes first comprehensive crypto market law

Russia moves closer to regulating digital assets as the State Duma passes a bill covering crypto exchanges, licensing, and market...
Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid
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12 June, 2026

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?
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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.