Geopolitics

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California that the U.S. government has seized approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military since the war broke out in February. The seizures

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the U.S. government seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military on Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in California. Bessent told Fox Business Network that the U.S. "just outright grabbed th

Republican fintech entrepreneur Michael Carbonara liquidated 10 Bitcoin for $800,000 this month to help fund his campaign for Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Carbonara, who founded digital banking company Ibanera in 2017, converted the Bitcoin to Circle's USDC stablecoin, according to a campa

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $1 billion seizure of Iran-linked cryptocurrency assets at the Reagan National Economic Forum. The seizure doubles the amount previously disclosed in late April, when officials reported seizing approximately $500 million. Bessent stated the operation i

According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, US authorities have seized approximately $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency assets, double the $500 million figure disclosed in late April. Bessent stated that authorities had taken control of

According to JPMorgan Chase analysts Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and others, as reported by CoinDesk, investors are withdrawing from Bitcoin and gold markets over the past two weeks amid signs of easing Middle East tensions. Bitcoin and gold-related ETFs have experienced significant outflows, while

According to Follow the Crypto data, crypto industry companies and affiliates have donated over $320 million to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, with approximately $127 million flowing to Republican-aligned recipients compared to $11.5 million for Democratic-aligned ones. An

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California, that the U.S. government has seized approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from entities linked to Iran's military, with some holders potentially unaware their

Congress faces mounting tensions over the Clarity Act, landmark cryptocurrency legislation awaiting a full Senate vote, as President Donald Trump's extensive crypto business interests fuel demands for ethics restrictions on federal officials. The bill, which would establish the first federal

According to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 30, Americans are prohibited from reaching any "safe passage" agreements with Iran's government or Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, even without payment. Iran's newly established Persian Gulf

The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. Key Takeaways: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. has seized

According to BlockBeats, on May 30, the European Commission projected that a potential new EU-wide tax on crypto companies could generate approximately €20 billion in new revenue during the 2028-2034 budget cycle. The Commission assessed specific tax proposals: a 0.1% crypto transaction value tax co

Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), considered the largest criminal groups in Brazil, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The two groups have been involved in the use of digital currency as a money laundering tool for their drug

According to Bitcoin News, U.S. official Bessent stated on May 30 that the country has impounded $1 billion in cryptocurrency belonging to Iran. The statement highlights differences in how digital assets are treated in geopolitical contexts, with stablecoins and blockchain wallets presenting

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum that the United States has seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets from Iran, nearly double the government's previous estimate. Bessent stated the US believes Iran had been stealing

Gate News reports, citing Bloomberg, that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States has seized approximately $1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency assets.

According to The Block and an official statement, Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock appointed four outside members to the state's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee on Thursday, May 28, as Texas advances one of the first U.S. state-level bitcoin reserves. The appointees include

Between 14:15 and 14:30 UTC on May 29, 2026, BTC saw a sharp intraday drop, with a return rate of -0.40%. The price ranged from 72,500.0 to 73,068.0 USDT, with a 0.78% amplitude. This period coincided with the U.S. financial market early trading session. Liquidity gradually recovered, but volatility increased, and prices continued the pullback trend that began in mid-May. The main driver of this anomaly was an escalation in geopolitical risk. Tensions in the Middle East intensified; conflict bet