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Shipping firms weighing cryptocurrency payments to cover potential transit fees through Iran face substantial sanctions risk, according to Kaitlin Martin, a senior intelligence analyst at Chainalysis. Under current sanctions frameworks, payments linked to the Iranian regime or other sanctioned

Aave Labs has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, enhancing its operational standards in security and data protection. This milestone fosters trust in DeFi, enabling institutional participation and positioning Aave for mainstream adoption. It underscores the industry's maturation and competitive edge.

Recent data shows Bitcoin whale inflows to exchanges have dropped to below $3 billion, indicating reduced selling pressure. Meanwhile, long-term holders have accumulated $49 billion in Bitcoin, signaling a market transition. This shift suggests potential stability and reduced volatility, although macro factors could still affect prices.

In brief A major multi-university study finds faster AI means fewer people working. Economists now see real job losses alongside strong economic growth. The debate has shifted to whether AI will replace the need for new jobs entirely. For years, economists were the professionals most

Trump raised the temperature again with a fresh Iran deadline and warnings of overwhelming force. The rhetoric was extreme, and markets treated it as immediate macro risk. To be precise, widely cited reports quote Trump saying Iran could be destroyed “in one night” if no deal is reached, not

Ethereum has started the year with strong momentum, and the latest data confirms it. New users on the network surged sharply during the first quarter. This rise signals renewed interest across the broader crypto ecosystem. It also reflects growing confidence in blockchain-based platforms. Data

Ethereum's upcoming upgrade, Glamsterdam, is progressing slowly, with developers targeting next week for its first devnet. Key features include gas repricings and EIP-7954. The upgrade is expected in 2026, while future upgrades like Hegotá are also underway.

The breakdown of the nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. caused Bitcoin to surge and then pull back, with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and macroeconomic data becoming the focus. This article will explain the logic behind volatility in the crypto market amid geopolitical conflict and the movement of on-chain capital.

Bitcoin developers have released v31.0rc4 for testing, introducing enhanced privacy through Tor and I2P networks, improved mempool design, fee efficiency, and performance upgrades. This update aims to optimize transaction management and protect user anonymity.

Tezos is expanding its presence in Dubai and Singapore by launching regional entities to enhance blockchain development. The new structures aim to support local projects and strengthen engagement, facilitated by the Tezos Patronage Association to ensure strategic alignment and autonomy.

The Japanese government has amended the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify crypto assets as financial instruments, a move that expands regulatory oversight and tightens the rules governing issuers, exchanges, and market conduct. According to Nikkei, the changes also ban insider

President Javier Milei reveals that Argentina's dollarization efforts face resistance from citizens who prefer using the peso. Despite allowing currency competition, adoption remains low, complicating Milei's economic reforms.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange and increased its share buyback from $1 billion to $4 billion. The company now holds approximately 4.8 million ETH, nearing its goal of 5% of the total supply, amid a challenging stock performance.