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Circle Raises $222M in ARC Token Presale, Bitcoin Rallies 2.3% on Iran Tensions, Saylor Signals New BTC Buy

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

May 11, 2026 — Three major stories are shaping the cryptocurrency environment today: Circle Internet Group has raised $222 million in a private token presale for its Arc blockchain, Bitcoin surged 2.3% after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal, and Michael Saylor signaled that Strategy is preparing to resume Bitcoin purchases. Circle’s $222 Million […]

Inside a data center in Tehran used by Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex.
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The Nobitex Dilemma: How Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Operates Beyond OFAC’s Reach

May 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

In late February 2026, Iran experienced a near-total internet shutdown following a joint U.S.-Israeli strike. Yet, amidst the digital blackout, one financial service remained fully operational: Nobitex, the country’s dominant cryptocurrency exchange. This resilience highlights a complex reality—a platform serving over 11 million Iranians while also functioning as a key financial conduit for a regime […]

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US Treasury privately demands Binance comply with monitoring deal after Iran transaction reports

May 8, 2026 Jackson Miller

The United States Department of the Treasury has privately demanded that cryptocurrency exchange Binance adhere to a monitoring program established under a 2023 settlement, following reports that the platform facilitated approximately $1 billion in transactions linked to Iran. The demand, reported by The Information on Thursday, signals escalating scrutiny of the exchange’s compliance with anti-money […]

OFAC crypto sanctions analysis showing blockchain wallet addresses flagged in Operation Economic Fury
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OFAC crypto sanctions: Seized wallets may not be Iranian, analyst warns

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

New analysis questions whether wallets recently seized by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) actually belong to Iran. Blockchain intelligence firm Nominis suggests other state actors may be involved. The findings challenge the official narrative behind Operation Economic Fury. OFAC crypto sanctions target wallets in Operation Economic Fury On April 26, 2026, […]

Nobitex office building in Tehran, Iran, linked to Kharrazi family and supreme leader ties
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Nobitex: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Tied to Supreme Leader’s Family – A Shocking Revelation

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was founded by two brothers with deep ties to the Kharrazi family, a powerful dynasty connected to the country’s supreme leaders, according to a Reuters investigation. The exchange has processed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions, including during wartime, raising concerns about sanctions evasion. Nobitex Founders Linked to Kharrazi […]

Bitcoin price chart showing volatility near $80,000 on a trading floor monitor.
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Bitcoin wavers near $80,000 as Iran-UAE strike rattles risk assets

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin experienced renewed volatility on Monday, oscillating around the $80,000 mark as geopolitical tensions escalated following an Iranian strike on a petroleum facility in the United Arab Emirates. The event injected fresh uncertainty into cryptocurrency and broader risk-asset markets, reversing a period of relative calm. Geopolitical shockwaves hit crypto and oil markets Data from TradingView […]