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US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges in landmark action against alleged Iran money laundering.

Crypto Sanctions Shock: US Treasury Targets Exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for Iran Ties

January 31, 2026 j n

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a landmark enforcement action, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has delivered a stark warning to the global cryptocurrency industry. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, for their alleged role in laundering funds for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

Analysis of the BTC perpetual futures long/short ratio across major cryptocurrency exchanges.

BTC Perpetual Futures: The Revealing Long/Short Ratio on Binance, OKX, and Bybit

January 28, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The BTC perpetual futures long/short ratio serves as a critical barometer for institutional and retail trader sentiment. Over the last 24 hours, data from the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest—Binance, OKX, and Bybit—paints a picture of a remarkably balanced market. The aggregate ratio shows 49.58% of positions are […]

South Korea's FSC proposes a new crypto exchange licensing system to replace the current registration model for enhanced oversight.

Crypto Exchange Licensing: South Korea’s FSC Proposes Pivotal Regulatory Shift

January 28, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea, January 28, 2025: In a move signaling a significant evolution in its digital asset framework, South Korea’s top financial regulator has proposed a fundamental change to how cryptocurrency exchanges operate. Lee Eok-won, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has formally suggested transitioning the nation’s crypto trading platforms from a registration-based system […]

Tether's new USAT stablecoin for U.S. regulatory compliance with Anchorage Digital and Cantor Fitzgerald.

Tether USAT Stablecoin: The Definitive Launch for U.S. Compliance

January 27, 2026 j n

New York, April 2025: In a landmark move for the digital asset industry, Tether Operations Limited has officially announced the launch of USAT, a new U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin engineered from the ground up for full compliance with evolving federal regulations. This strategic launch directly responds to the regulatory framework established by the U.S. stablecoin bill, […]

UK banks block crypto transfers, showing tension between traditional banking and digital asset exchanges with a 40% restriction rate.

UK Banks Block Crypto Transfers: Shocking 40% of Exchange Deposits Hindered, Report Reveals

January 26, 2026 j n

London, United Kingdom – April 2025: A startling new report reveals a significant friction point in the UK’s financial landscape. According to findings from the UK Crypto-Business Council (UKCBC), approximately 40% of customer transfers from major UK banks to cryptocurrency exchanges are being blocked or significantly delayed. This data, based on a survey of the […]

South Korean crypto trading volume decline shown on exchange monitoring screens in Seoul

South Korean Crypto Trading Volume Plummets: Staggering 82.5% Collapse Hits Major Exchanges

January 18, 2026 j n

SEOUL, South Korea – January 2025: The once-booming cryptocurrency trading scene in South Korea has entered a period of profound contraction. Recent data reveals a staggering collapse in market activity, with daily trading volume on the nation’s top five exchanges plummeting by over 80% compared to the same period last year. This dramatic shift signals […]

Pump.fun stablecoin deposit to Kraken exchange transaction visualization showing blockchain transfer

Pump.fun Deposits $148M in Stablecoins to Kraken: Unraveling the Massive Crypto Transaction

January 13, 2026 j n

In a significant cryptocurrency transaction that has captured industry attention, a blockchain address linked to the Pump.fun platform deposited $148 million in stablecoins to the Kraken exchange on March 15, 2025, according to on-chain data analyzed by blockchain intelligence firm EmberCN. This substantial movement of digital assets represents one of the largest single stablecoin transfers […]

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