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TRM Labs 2025 data shows global stablecoin growth with concentrated illicit flows on a world map infographic.

Stablecoin Growth Skyrockets as TRM Labs Data Reveals a Stunning Truth About Illicit Activity

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The narrative around stablecoins is undergoing a significant shift. New, compelling data from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reveals a stunning truth: while stablecoin growth has skyrocketed into the trillions of dollars, associated illicit financial flows remain narrowly focused on a small subset of high-risk networks. This key research, released in early […]

Changpeng Zhao returns to the U.S. at the pivotal Mar-a-Lago crypto summit, discussing industry policy.

Changpeng Zhao’s Stunning U.S. Return at Mar-a-Lago Crypto Summit Signals New Era

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Palm Beach, Florida – April 2025: In a move that sent immediate shockwaves through global financial circles, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, made a surprise return to the United States. His first appearance on U.S. soil since his legal resolution in late 2024 occurred at the […]

Bybit EU office scene highlighting the launch of new USDC and EURC stablecoin reward programs for European users.

Strategic Expansion: Bybit EU Launches Ambitious USDC and EURC Reward Programs for Europe

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Amsterdam, Netherlands – April 2025: In a significant move to solidify its position within the European digital asset environment, Bybit EU has officially launched comprehensive reward programs centered on the regulated stablecoins USDC and EURC. This strategic initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of compliant digital currencies across core financial activities—savings, trading, and payments—directly aligning […]

US Capitol building with blockchain overlay representing Coin Center's BRCA bill appeal for crypto developer protection

Vital Crypto Developer Protection Bill Faces Senate Scrutiny as Coin Center Makes Urgent Appeal

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a major moment for cryptocurrency regulation, Coin Center has launched an urgent appeal to the United States Senate Banking Committee to advance the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). This essential crypto developer protection bill aims to shield software developers from prosecution when they create decentralized protocols without controlling user funds. […]

Person reviewing new IRS 1099-DA crypto tax form on laptop with concern

Essential IRS 1099-DA Rules: Coinbase Warns of Burden for Small Crypto Transactions

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

United States, April 2025: A new era of cryptocurrency tax compliance is set to begin, and one of the industry’s largest exchanges is sounding an alarm. Coinbase has issued a stark warning that the impending IRS Form 1099-DA, mandated for the 2025 tax year, could create a significant administrative and financial burden for users engaging […]

Graph showing Polymarket's record 679,000 monthly active addresses ATH amid prediction market regulatory scrutiny.

Polymarket Shatters Records with 679,000 Monthly Active Addresses ATH as Prediction Markets Face Intense Regulatory Scrutiny

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering all-time high (ATH) of 679,000 monthly active addresses, according to the latest on-chain data. This remarkable user growth directly correlates with a significant surge in the platform’s monthly trading volume, marking a decisive moment for the prediction market sector. The milestone arrives […]

Monero blockchain network analysis showing resilient activity after major exchange delistings.

Monero Defies Odds: Resilient On-Chain Activity After Binance and Coinbase Bans Revealed in TRM Labs Report

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, March 2025: The cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. New data from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reveals that despite being delisted from major centralized exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, Monero’s on-chain activity has not only persisted but stabilized above levels seen prior to 2022. This defiance highlights a critical narrative in […]

Binance denies Fortune report on Iran-linked transfers, highlighting crypto exchange compliance infrastructure.

Binance Denies Explosive Fortune Report on Alleged Iran-Linked Crypto Transfers

February 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The cryptocurrency world faces renewed scrutiny as Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, issues a forceful and detailed rebuttal to a recent investigative report by Fortune magazine. The report alleged that billions of dollars in transactions potentially linked to Iran were processed through the Binance platform, a claim the exchange labels […]

Binance AML compliance investigation showing global cryptocurrency transaction monitoring and sanctions screening

Binance AML Compliance: CZ Defends $1B Iran-Linked Transaction Screening

February 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, February 14, 2026: Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, faces renewed regulatory scrutiny following a Fortune report alleging over $1 billion in crypto transactions potentially reached Iran-linked entities. Former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has issued a firm public response, asserting that all trades on the platform historically ran through third-party anti-money laundering (AML) tools. […]

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting with crypto CEOs to discuss blockchain and AI regulation.

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee: Ripple, Coinbase, Robinhood CEOs Join Important Regulatory Panel

February 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a definitive move to bridge the gap between rapid technological innovation and financial market oversight, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has established a new Innovation Advisory Committee. The panel’s formation, announced this week, carries substantial weight as it includes the chief executives of three of the most influential […]