SecurityBinance Sues Wall Street Journal Over Iran Sanctions Article
Binance filed a defamation lawsuit against WSJ publisher Dow Jones. The exchange denies firing compliance staff and involvement in Iran transactions.
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RegulationCustodia Bank Loses Fed Appeal - Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm with Master Account
The appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's Fed lawsuit 7-3. Meanwhile, Kraken became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account.
RegulationFATF: Stablecoins Account for 84% of Illicit Crypto Transactions
FATF reports that stablecoins were used in 84% of illicit crypto transactions worth $154 billion in 2025. The watchdog demands stricter AML rules.
BitcoinBitcoin ETF: First Five-Day Inflow Streak of 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $767M over five consecutive days - the first such streak in 2026. BlackRock IBIT leads in volume.
SecurityJPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors accused JPMorgan of providing infrastructure for the Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme worth $328 million. $253 million flowed through the bank.
SecurityUS Sanctions Network That Laundered $800M in Crypto for DPRK
OFAC blocked 6 individuals, 2 companies and 21 crypto wallets linked to a DPRK IT fraud scheme that laundered $800 million.
StablecoinsCLARITY Act: Senators Seek Stablecoin Compromise
US senators are working on a stablecoin yield compromise in the CLARITY Act. Treasury Secretary Bessent hints at a spring 2026 signing.
AltcoinsRipple Launches $750M Buyback at $50B Valuation
Ripple started a $750M share buyback program valuing the company at $50 billion. Goldman Sachs meanwhile increases positions in XRP ETFs.
EthereumBlackRock Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF
BlackRock lists iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq - the first US fund combining spot ETH exposure with staking yield.