Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher
There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.
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Binance tells Senate probe no accounts sent crypto directly to Iran
Crypto exchange pushed back on $1.7 billion Iran-linked flow allegations and called media reports behind the probe “defamatory.”
Sanctions evasions using crypto increased by 700% in 2025: Chainalysis
Russia, Iran and North Korea expanded their use of stablecoins, hacked funds and state-linked exchanges to move more than $100 billion onchain to evade international sanctions.
International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering
In its latest report, the global standard setter FATF said stablecoins now account for the bulk of illicit crypto activity and pose growing risks through peer-to-peer transfers.
Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho
The stock has risen about 20% since the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend.
This commodity ‘goes crazy’ next after Iran strikes, says prominent investor
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a prominent investor … Continue reading
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Hackers Steal and Destroy Millions from Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange
Consider account security, exchanges like Bybit require P2P traders to enable two-factor authentication and facial recognition for certain actions, adding a layer that complicates impersonation in P2P trades. SMS/email confirmation for escrow releases can prevent social engineering attacks for large trades. Escrow is crucial – never trade off-platform, regardless of a deal’s appeal, as you lose your safety net. Some […]
Israel and Iran stock markets at all-time highs
The age-old belief that “war is bad for the stock market” is facing a reality check in the Middle East. … Continue reading
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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare
The price action happened as Iran’s leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.
U.S. Senate’s Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), one of the most prominent critics of cryptocurrency hazards, warned the top military and financial officials that Iran relies on digital assets mining as a source of revenue that can lessen the pressure from U.S. sanctions.