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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 […]

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Kalshi valuation doubles to $22B after $1B raise as prediction markets surge

May 8, 2026 Jackson Miller

Prediction marketplace Kalshi has reached a $22 billion valuation after closing a $1 billion Series F funding round, signaling surging venture capital interest in regulated event trading. The new valuation doubles the company’s worth from just five months ago, reflecting rapid retail adoption and growing institutional demand. Wall Street and Silicon Valley back Kalshi’s growth […]

Government building in Berlin with a Bitcoin coin and tax document on a desk, symbolizing crypto tax regulation
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Germany weighs 2027 crypto tax overhaul; Samourai Wallet co-founder seeks funds; US Senate eyes August vote

May 8, 2026 Jackson Miller

Three significant developments unfolded in the crypto regulatory sector on Wednesday, spanning Europe and the United States. Germany is reportedly considering changes to its crypto tax rules that could end a popular long-term holding exemption by 2027, while the co-founder of Samourai Wallet appealed for community donations to cover legal debts, and a US senator […]

Crypto today: Businessperson using digital payment terminal with Bitcoin and USDb stablecoin symbols
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Crypto Today: Paystand Launches Bitcoin-Based Stablecoin as AML Fines Surge to $1.06 Billion

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Crypto today brings three major developments. Paystand is launching a US dollar-backed stablecoin on Bitcoin-linked infrastructure. Anti-Money Laundering fines in the US hit $1.06 billion in the first half of 2025. And the acting US Attorney General said blockchain developers will not be targeted for illegal activity conducted by users. Paystand Launches Bitcoin-Based Stablecoin USDb […]

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Crypto Today: Stablecoin Surge, $1B AML Fines Reshape Regulation

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Santa Cruz, California — April 29, 2026. Crypto today sees three major developments: Paystand launches a Bitcoin-based stablecoin for business payments, US anti-money laundering fines cross $1 billion, and the Department of Justice signals a policy shift on blockchain developer liability. These events mark a turning point for digital assets. Stablecoins are moving into enterprise […]

Crypto news today: IREN data center with GPU servers for AI cloud pivot from Bitcoin mining
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Crypto News Today: Bernstein Analysts Reveal IREN AI Cloud Pivot Shakes Bitcoin Mining Economics

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

April 28, 2026 — Crypto markets saw significant developments today. Bernstein analysts published a report on IREN’s shift from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. A new Blockchain for Europe study argues that MiCA regulations have made euro stablecoins safe but commercially weak. French authorities indicted 88 people for wrench attacks on crypto owners. Bernstein […]

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Australia’s draft payments vision eyes stablecoin and tokenized fiat interoperability

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Australia’s domestic payments system is preparing for a future where stablecoins and tokenized fiat currency become integral to how money moves. A draft vision released by the Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable, co-developed by AusPayNet, Australian Payments Plus, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Commonwealth Treasury, identifies digital assets as a key external force that […]