Cryptocurrency

US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering

The US government has imposed sanctions on firms and individuals it says are helping Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East, intensifying its campaign to isolate Iran economically.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, attends the Bitcoin Asia conference, in Hong Kong, China, August 27, 2026.
Bitcoin

Great comeback: Has crypto winter really ended?

In a digital world built on data, privacy is no longer a luxury - it is a value worth protecting.

Israel's crypto boom meets privacy culture

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

FBI, Justice Dep't seize $560,000 in Hamas cryptocurrency, takes control of Hamas domains


Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens

Digital asset firms adopt a familiar traditional stock market tactic to combat the sector's prolonged slowdown, but despite massive investment, it is unclear if the market cares.

The $640 million drill: The crypto industry tries to save itself from collapse.

Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally

Policy shifts, surging altcoins, and record ETF inflows: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $71,000.

While Wall Street braced for $20K, Bitcoin rewritten the rules - roaring past $71,000.

A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over

Following weeks of stagnation and weakness, the crypto market rallied sharply, driven by US Treasury bond relief, regulatory tailwinds, and massive short-position liquidations.

Ethereum Is the Biggest Gainer.

Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market

Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure.

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UK Reform party leader Nigel Farage defeats main opponent Count Binface to return to parliament

Farage, one of Britain's leading Brexit campaigners, in a highly unusual move, did not turn up at the vote count in the southern English seaside resort of Clacton.

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage visits The Ship, on the day of voting in the Clacton by-election, triggered by his own resignation, in Kirby Le Soken, Essex, Britain, August 13, 2026.

US targets UAE-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion scheme

“Treasury will hunt down and dismantle the illicit financial networks that keep the regime afloat,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a statement.

 The bear market in crypto erased $2 trillion in market value and led to several bankruptcies among crypto firms like Celsius, Voyager Digital and Three Arrows Capital, among others.

Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency

The Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office charged Amshukov with contact with a foreign agent and 16 counts of providing information that could benefit the enemy.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations

The Capital Market Authority’s new rules will impose higher capital requirements, tighter custody controls and restrictions on how crypto service providers manage customer assets.

Digital coins

Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows

Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.

A Bitcoin coin placed in front of a financial market chart showing upward movement, symbolizing renewed investor interest and rising cryptocurrency prices.