Bitcoin Below $81K; Trump Breaks Bulls’ Line
$BTC fell below $81K and its 50-day average as crypto liquidations reached $495.74M in 24 hours. The Oct. 28 Federal Reserve decision is next. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-6) ↘
Iran
Senate Probes GCC Stablecoin Transactions
The U.S. Senate PSI identifies $USDT as a key liquidity rail for Iran, raising sanctions risks for GCC VASPs. UAE firms urged to enhance KYC and counterparty checks. #Update #Legal
USDT Links to Iran’s Shadow Banking System
The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations linked 846 crypto wallets to Iran, revealing 84% transacted in $USDT; Senator Blumenthal urged investigations into Tether for potential sanctions violations. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Tether Clashes with Senate Over Iran Crypto
Tether’s $USDT is central to Iran’s shadow banking, says Senate report; Tether disputes, citing $550M in USDT freezes. USDC less involved. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Binance Faces US Investigation Over Iran Sanctions
U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating @Binance for potentially allowing transactions violating Iran sanctions, with the probe possibly concluding without charges. Binance asserts zero tolerance for violations and is cooperating. #Update #Legal $BNB
Binance Faces Federal Probe for Sanctions Violations
@Binance is under investigation by U.S. federal prosecutors for alleged sanctions violations totaling $1.7 billion, amid claims of obstructing law enforcement access to user data. #Update #Legal $BNB
Bitcoin Transfers Blacklisted Bitbank $100M
The U.S. Treasury blocks @Bitbank and its developer for moving millions in bitcoin to Iran’s IRGC, expanding sanctions on Iranian crypto flows. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Bans BitBank Over Iran Ties
The U.S. Treasury sanctions Iranian exchange BitBank for alleged sanctions evasion, linking it to financier Babak Zanjani and the IRGC. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Forfeiture: US Seizes $61M from Iran
U.S. prosecutors aim to forfeit $61M in $USDT linked to alleged Iranian oil sales via Chinese firms using Binance. The operation reportedly moved over $1.5B.
Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Sanctioned Iran
Iran’s crypto activity reached $10B in 2025, with trade moving on-chain in 2026. CCAF estimates Iran at 0.12% of global bitcoin hashrate, contrasting Elliptic’s 4.5%. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Boosts Trade as Iran Eases Currency Rules
Iran eases foreign-currency transaction oversight, promoting cryptocurrency use for trade amid U.S. sanctions; nearly $10B in crypto flowed through Iran in 2025. #Update #Crypto $USDT
SEC Targets Global Financial Networks
The U.S. Treasury plans to sanction another bank this week, targeting Iran-linked transactions and expanding its campaign against Iranian financial networks. #Breaking #Legal
Trump Declares Hormuz Open Iran Denies
Iran denies Trump’s claim of a June 14 Iran deal signing, citing U.S. instability; Polymarket traders give it a 39% chance, favoring July 31 at 89%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Hits $63,400 Amid Hormuz Closure
Bitcoin trades at $63,400 as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed despite Trump’s deal claim, impacting oil and inflation. #Update #Crypto $BTC