RegulationUS to Seize $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Bessent promised to seize about $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto. Why USDT is in the line of fire and what it means for the market.
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RegulationNew York AG Bars Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky for Life, Secures Up to $35M
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky accepted a lifetime ban from finance and conditional payments of up to $35 million to New York.
SecurityLedger probes $86M wallet thefts tied to CryptoBilis
Ledger is probing devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis after reports of over $86 million stolen. What is known and how to protect your seed phrase.
RegulationThailand approves Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on its local exchange
Thailand's SEC finalized crypto ETF rules: launch Oct. 16, Bitcoin and Ether only, trading on SET, 80% of assets in one coin.
RegulationESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to remove non-MiCA stablecoins
ESMA tells EU platforms to stop services for stablecoins without MiCA authorization, including USDT. Client holdings must be resolved by January 8, 2027.
BitcoinUS government moves 9,261 seized BTC to Coinbase Prime
US government wallets moved 9,261 BTC worth $770 million to Coinbase Prime. We explain why it is not yet a sale and what the reserve rules say.
SecurityDrake urges bunker mode planning
An Ethereum Foundation researcher urged moving funds to addresses with hidden keys. Bitcoin slid to $82,300 and ETFs lost $485 million in a day.
StablecoinsSamsung Wallet adds USDC transfers for 82M Galaxy phones
Samsung Wallet will send USDC abroad on Solana for 82 million US Galaxy owners, starting in the last week of October.
StablecoinsConduit Sues Tether Over $2.76 Million in Frozen USDT
Payments firm Conduit sued Tether in New York: the issuer froze $2.76 million in USDT and has given no explanation for 376 days.