The Virtual Asset Technical Exchange brings together investigators, law enforcement officials, and crypto-security specialists to exchange intelligence on a wide range of crimes involving digital assets.
Historical data shows bitcoin posted long-term gains after regaining its 365-day trendline following extended slumps, though analysts caution the pattern is not foolproof.
The CFTC warned that prediction-market contracts tied to a specific person's statements or actions are especially prone to manipulation and outlined criteria for allowing such markets to operate.
The U.S. Treasury says Tehran-based BitBank moved hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and processed Strait of Hormuz passage fees. The sanctions freeze its U.S.-jurisdiction assets and threaten foreign transaction processors with exclusion from the American financial system.
Ethical hackers transferred 52.37 BTC associated with the July Coldcard exploit to a recovery trust, according to Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn. Victims can search their wallet addresses on cryptorecoverytrust.com to check for recovered funds.
By building a shared multi-bank network, Canada's dominant lenders aim to modernize core clearing infrastructure while keeping capital within the banking system.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, while bitcoin climbed above $77,000. The yen weakened against the dollar following the decision.
Google Cloud and Apple are recruiting digital-asset specialists, signaling growing Big Tech interest in stablecoins, tokenized deposits and blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
Bitcoin's 10% September gain puts it on track for its first July-to-September winning streak since 2012. The 2012 precedent was followed by a sharp October drop and a rally exceeding 2,000% from the monthly low.
Onchain analysts PeckShield and EmberCN say the funds moved to a Wintermute wallet, but neither a sale nor the purpose of the transfer have been confirmed.
The European Central Bank aims to invest a portion of its reserves in tokenized securities through the Pontes platform, enabling direct engagement with blockchain-based financial markets while building toward broader integration of central bank money in tokenized finance.
The European regulatory push mirrors U.S. debates over stablecoin rewards, highlighting growing global central bank opposition to yield-bearing digital assets.
The U.S. Treasury says Tehran-based BitBank moved hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and processed Strait of Hormuz passage fees. The sanctions freeze its U.S.-jurisdiction assets and threaten foreign transaction processors with exclusion from the American financial system.