Binance Accused of $1.7 Billion in Flows to Iran: US Senate Investigates
Senator Blumenthal opens investigation into $1.7 billion in crypto flows to Iran-linked entities via Binance. The exchange categorically denies the allegations.
Florida: First State-Level Stablecoin Law Passes With Unanimous Vote
Florida Senate unanimously passes first US state-level stablecoin regulatory framework. DeSantis signature expected within 30 days.
USDC Overtakes Tether: Stablecoin Transfers Hit Record $1.8 Trillion
USDC controls 70% of stablecoin transfer volume in February 2026, processing $1.26 trillion vs $514 billion for Tether. All-time high.
Bitcoin Below $70,000: 32,000 BTC Leave Exchanges as US Jobs Report Shocks Markets
Bitcoin drops to $67,790 after catastrophic NFP report (-92K jobs). 32,000 BTC leave exchanges in 24h while ETFs absorb $1.15B in inflows.
Japan: Three Megabanks Unite to Build a Shared Stablecoin Network
MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho — $6.8 trillion in combined assets — launch a joint stablecoin network on Progmat Coin with FSA backing.
SEC vs Justin Sun: A $10M Settlement and Pay-to-Play Allegations
SEC drops all charges against Justin Sun and Tron for $10M fine. Sun’s $90M investment in Trump crypto projects fuels pay-to-play accusations.
Visa Opens Stablecoin Payments in Over 100 Countries via Bridge
Visa and Bridge (Stripe) expand stablecoin-linked cards to 100+ countries. Users can spend stablecoins at 175M+ merchants with on-chain settlement.
Kazakhstan: Central Bank to Invest $350M of Reserves in Crypto
Kazakhstan National Bank allocates $350 million from gold and forex reserves into crypto assets. First step toward a $1 billion sovereign crypto fund.
$46M Crypto Theft: GIGN and FBI Arrest Son of US Government Contractor
Spectacular arrest in Saint-Martin: GIGN and FBI apprehend John Daghita, 22, accused of stealing $46 million in crypto from US government digital vaults.
US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: One Year Later, the “Digital Fort Knox” Remains a Mirage
Exactly one year ago, on March 6, 2025, Donald Trump signed a historic Executive Order. The stated goal: create a “Digital Fort Knox” by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States. David Sacks, the White House “AI and crypto czar,” promised it would “not cost taxpayers a single cent.” Twelve months later, the…
