Categories: REGULATION
Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters
Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Solana blockchain, recently experienced a significant security breach resulting in a $27 million hack of its…
1/31/2026 2 min read
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U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time
The U.S. government has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on several cryptocurrency exchanges that are allegedly connected to Iran. This marks the first instance of…
1/31/2026 2 min read
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time
The US Treasury has taken a significant step by sanctioning two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the UK that are connected to Iran's financial system. This action…
1/31/2026 2 min read
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U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it has seized assets valued at $400 million, linked to the darknet mixing service known as Helix. This seizure includes various…
1/30/2026 2 min read
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XRP-linked Ripple rolls out treasury platform after $1 billion GTreasury deal
Ripple, a company known for its focus on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, has announced the launch of a new treasury platform. This development comes on the heels of a…
1/30/2026 2 min read
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US CFTC to partner with SEC on agency's ‘Project Crypto‘
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently took a significant step towards unified regulation in the cryptocurrency…
1/29/2026 2 min read
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US Marshals Are Investigating a Possible Digital-Asset Hack
The US Marshals Service is currently conducting an investigation into a potential hack involving US government digital-asset accounts. This inquiry highlights concerns regarding…
1/28/2026 2 min read
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Nomura-backed crypto group Laser Digital seeks US banking licence
Laser Digital, a crypto group backed by Nomura, is pursuing a banking license in the United States. This initiative reflects a broader trend among fintech firms, digital asset…
1/27/2026 3 min read
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SEC task force responds to Ripple CLARITY Act concerns, floats new classification
The SEC’s Crypto Task Force has provided a response to concerns regarding the CLARITY Act, aligning with Ripple's perspective that speculation alone should not activate…
1/27/2026 2 min read
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Anthropic CEO Says AI Progress Is Outpacing Society’s Ability to Control It
Dario Amodei, the Chief Executive Officer of Anthropic, has expressed concerns regarding the increasing risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). He highlighted that…
1/27/2026 2 min read
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Senate Crypto Bill Markup Delayed By Snowstorm, But May Still Get Hit With Partisan Vote
The markup of a significant Senate bill related to cryptocurrency has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions in Washington D.C. Despite the likelihood of improved…
1/26/2026 2 min read
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Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus
ETHZilla, a notable entity in the cryptocurrency space, has made headlines by acquiring two aircraft engines for a total of $12 million. This acquisition comes shortly after the…
1/26/2026 3 min read
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