Netanyahu floats use of blockchain as solution to potential financial sanctions
Ahead of elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel could turn to blockchain and crypto to skirt potential international sanctions, to the dismay…
Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuations
Bitcoin has sunk to its weakest level in more than one month. Source：CoinDesk
IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto: Forbes
The US tax agency is targeting faster resolutions and more flexible payment options for taxpayers voluntarily disclosing past tax violations under a planned…
SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations
The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.…
New York AG seeks $1.37B from NovaTech founders over Ponzi scheme
The request follows an August 2025 default judgment, with the AG also announcing nearly $6 million in settlements with four promoters. Source：Cointelegraph
New DeepSeek ban in US, Swiss-Asia crypto ties deepen: Asia Express
DeepSeek banned from US federal civilian agencies over spying fears. Singapore firm behind Europe’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, as Switzerland partners with…
Circle shareholder sues Trump, World Liberty and Steve Witkoff over crypto deals
According to a Circle shareholder, the US president’s “corruption” through USD1 left the company unable to compete with stablecoins, harming USDC.…
Winklevoss PAC moves into Texas Senate race with $81K ad buy
While cryptoaligned PACs have stepped up spending in Ohio, a committee launched by the cofounders of crypto exchange Gemini made one of its first forays into…
A16z is the latest VC giant to widen bets beyond crypto and into AI and emerging tech
The venture investor behind early bets on Coinbase, Solana and Uniswap said is broadening its focus, joining other crypto investment firms looking beyond…
Underdog taps zerohash to bring crypto deposits to prediction markets
The new funding option, expected to launch later this year, will allow eligible Underdog users to deposit digital assets around the clock. Source：Cointelegraph
Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins are ready for prime time
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Crypto custody specialist Fireblocks denies it's in talks to be acquired by Visa
The company is in talks with Visa over a potential $2.5 billion acquisition, Axios reported. Source：CoinDesk