Scott Bessent Announces $130 Million Crypto Freeze Targeting Iran Central Bank
The US Treasury froze over $130 million in cryptocurrency connected to Iran's Central Bank through sanctions on multiple wallets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action via a post on X, with OFAC sanctioning the wallets linked to the Central Bank of Iran.
Read full story →Tokenized stocks traded over $1B on Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend
Tokenized stocks exceeded $1 billion in trading volume across Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend. This activity represents a shift toward continuous global financial markets operating outside traditional exchange hours and infrastructure.
Tether Credited by DOJ After $52M Freeze Hits Global Crypto Scam Network
# Summary The US Department of Justice publicly thanked Tether for assisting investigators in disrupting a cryptocurrency marketplace linked to fraud and money laundering, resulting in a $52 million freeze. Tether, which issues the widely used dollar-linked stablecoin, was credited on September 11, 2026, for its role in the operation against the global scam network.
Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request
Revolut disclosed user passports and Bitcoin transaction histories after responding to a fraudulent information request sent from a government agency's email domain. The exposure affected a limited number of users whose data was accessed through the fake governmental request.