US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran, targeting sanctioned wallets on Tron blockchain
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Crypto Freeze Iran: US Authorities Seize $344M in Sanctions Crackdown

US authorities have frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, marking one of the largest crypto seizures tied to state-sponsored sanctions evasion. The move targets wallets allegedly controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the political group Hezbollah. US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Wallets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action […]

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as Crypto Dad, in a professional portrait.
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Crypto Dad’s Pivot: Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Exits Law for Full-Time Digital Asset Advisory Role

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Giancarlo, the former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is making a definitive career shift. On April 12, 2026, Giancarlo announced his departure from the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and his retirement from legal practice. His new mission is to advise cryptocurrency and financial technology companies […]

Interior of a US Bitcoin mining data center showing rows of ASIC hardware, related to the Mined in America Act.
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Mined in America Act: US Senators Launch Bold Push to Reshape Bitcoin Mining and National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new legislative push aims to fundamentally reshape American Bitcoin mining. On March 30, 2026, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the “Mined in America Act.” This bill directly tackles a critical vulnerability: while the U.S. leads in Bitcoin processing power, it remains overwhelmingly dependent on Chinese-made hardware. […]

U.S. government building with digital lock overlay symbolizing crypto regulation and the stalled CLARITY Act.
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CLARITY Act Stalemate Risks Future US Crypto Crackdown, Advocacy Group Warns

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The failure to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation could leave the industry exposed to aggressive crackdowns by future U.S. administrations, a leading advocacy group has warned. According to Coin Center, the current regulatory vacuum, highlighted by the stalled CLARITY Act, creates a dangerous reliance on temporary political goodwill rather than permanent legal safeguards. […]

US lawmakers discussing the Digital Asset PARITY Act crypto tax proposal in March 2026
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Crypto Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy by Excluding Bitcoin from Exemptions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new legislative proposal to overhaul cryptocurrency taxation has ignited significant debate within the digital asset industry by providing specific exemptions for stablecoins while notably excluding Bitcoin from similar relief. Published as a discussion draft on March 26, 2026, the “Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation, and Yields Act” (Digital Asset […]

Legal showdown over prediction markets regulation with a judge's gavel and digital market interface.
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Prediction Markets Face Critical Showdown as Federal Regulation Looms Over 11-State Legal Assault

A sweeping legal confrontation is unfolding across the United States, pitting state authorities against emerging prediction market platforms and setting the stage for a decisive federal regulatory response. As of March 2026, officials in eleven states have initiated various legal proceedings against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate illegal gambling operations. This patchwork […]