The Fed is readying to punish banks for holding Bitcoin as US crypto tensions boil over

The next big Bitcoin policy fight may have nothing to do with ETFs or government legislation, but with a dry Federal Reserve capital proposal that most investors will never read. The landscape is simple: will big banks continue to treat Bitcoin as a balance sheet hazard, or will US capital rules begin to leave room […] The post The Fed is readying to punish banks for holding Bitcoin as US crypto tensions boil over appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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White House admits Iran war burned equivalent of half the US Bitcoin reserve in 6 Days

The United States spent in the first six days of its war with Iran an amount equal to nearly half the current market value of the Bitcoin held by the federal government. The administration told lawmakers this week that the war cost at least $11. дальше »

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Bitcoin Worth Nearly $12 Million Moved By Bhutan In Fresh On-Chain Activity

Proceeds from Bitcoin sales have paid for healthcare, environmental programs, and government worker salaries in Bhutan — a detail that puts the kingdom’s latest crypto move in sharper focus. Related Reading: WAR Token Explodes 100%, Then Crashes 20% In Sudden Sell-Off A Small Nation With A Big Bitcoin Strategy On Monday, blockchain analytics firm Arkham flagged a transfer of 175 Bitcoin, worth roughly $11. дальше »

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Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm Could Face 40 Years as Government Seeks New Trial

Bitcoin Magazine Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm Could Face 40 Years as Government Seeks New Trial Federal prosecutors want another chance to convict Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, asking a judge to schedule a retrial this October. дальше »

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Silver Price Warning: Every Recession Leaves America Deeper in Debt, and This One Will Be No Different

The relationship between American debt and recession keeps following a predictable pattern, and market analysts now warn that history is about to repeat itself. Each downturn since 2001 started with the federal government carrying more debt than the previous recession, and each one ended with that debt pile growing even larger. дальше »

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Anthropic is suing the U.S. government for allegedly blacklisting its AI

The maker of Claude filed suit against multiple federal agencies, arguing it was shut out of government procurement without the legal process required to ban a vendor. дальше »

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Anthropic sues U.S. government over AI blacklist tied to military use dispute

Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against multiple U.S. government agencies, accusing the federal government of unlawfully blacklisting its technology after the company refused to allow certain military uses of its AI systems. The complaint, filed in the… дальше »

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‘Disappointing’: U.S. DoJ seeks retrial of Tornado Cash founder

U. S. government agencies are eliciting conflicting views on crypto mixers and DeFi software developers. The above rift has become evident in the latest push by the Department of Justice (DoJ) to rThe post ‘Disappointing’: U. дальше »

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Chainlink (LINK) Hits $10.9 Billion as Every Major RWA Protocol Funnels Through One Infrastructure Layer

Chainlink now sits on $10. 9 billion worth of tokenized US Treasuries. Not meme coins, not speculative DeFi plays, actual government bonds, the kind central banks deal in, now running on blockchain rails. дальше »

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Bhutan moves $12M in Bitcoin as government transfers top $42M so far this year

Bhutan moves $12M in Bitcoin as transfers surpass $42M in 2026 while remaining the 7th largest sovereign BTC holder. The post Bhutan moves $12M in Bitcoin as government transfers top $42M so far this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Anthropic files lawsuit against US government over supply chain risk label

Anthropic's legal battle highlights tensions between AI ethics and national security, potentially reshaping tech-government collaborations. The post Anthropic files lawsuit against US government over supply chain risk label appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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CBDC Fight Escalates As US Lawmakers Call For Permanent Ban

A standalone bill that went nowhere in the Senate is now at the center of a congressional fight over how far the government should go to block a digital dollar — and a group of 29 lawmakers wants the answer to be: all the way. дальше »

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Do Private Jobs Data Complement or Contradict Official Statistics?

Jobs data collected by private payroll processor ADP tend to correlate with government statistics over the long term. дальше »

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Best No Verification Crypto Casinos Tested and Ranked for 2026

Have you ever stared at an annoying “upload government ID” popup while trying to deposit Bitcoin? That completely defeats the purpose of digital currency, which is why finding true no The post Best No Verification Crypto Casinos Tested and Ranked for 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law

Officials say the Vancouver Charter limits city reserves to government debt, bank instruments and other traditional assets. дальше »

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John Daghita arrested in Saint Martin for alleged $46M crypto theft

A U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service has been arrested in Saint Martin following a joint international law enforcement operation, according to the FBI. John Daghita captured in a… дальше »

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FBI Nabs Suspect in $46 Million US Marshals Crypto Theft

A massive international manhunt has culminated in the Caribbean, bringing an end to one of the most brazen insider crypto heists in U.S. government history. дальше »

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U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto John Daghita, a U. S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U. дальше »

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US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service

The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets. The post US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Contractor Arrested In Caribbean Over $46 Million Crypto Theft From U.S. Marshals

A U. S. government contractor accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from the U. S. government has been arrested in the Caribbean following a coordinated international law enforcement operation. дальше »

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US Moves Bitcoin During Iran Strikes — Market Watches Closely

The US government shifted seized Bitcoin on Monday just as military strikes on Iran sent crypto markets into a sharp sell-off. Related Reading: Stablecoins Pose Fresh Risk To Eurozone Lending, ECB Says On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence tracked three transfers totaling roughly 1. дальше »

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Bitcoin absorbs U.S. government transfer and Middle East FUD – Details

Market volatility continues to test investors’ patience. In an environment like this, even a single FUD-driven catalyst can spark a panic reaction. This is especially critical for Bitcoin [BTThe post Bitcoin absorbs U. дальше »

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U.S. shifts $23,000 in seized Bitcoin as ‘Villanueva’ wallet empties

A wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain associated with U.S. government seizure funds moved approximately 0.3346 BTC, roughly $23,000, marking the first on-chain transfer from a federal forfeiture account since late 2025, according to blockchain analytics data. Data flagged by on-chain… дальше »

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US government moves Bitcoin in possible test transfers

The US government's Bitcoin movements suggest a shift towards strategic digital asset management, potentially impacting global crypto markets. The post US government moves Bitcoin in possible test transfers appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses

South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement… дальше »

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U.S. Agencies Reportedly Raised Concerns about Elon Musk’s Grok AI

US government agencies including NSA and GSA have raised security, privacy, and oversight concerns over Elon Musk’s Grok AI amid defense adoption. дальше »

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Iran crisis puts the regime's $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight

The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises. дальше »

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OpenAI wins defense contract hours after government ditches Anthropic

OpenAI will deploy its AI models on Pentagon classified networks after the US government ordered agencies to stop using rival Anthropic over national security concerns. дальше »

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U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U. S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams. дальше »

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US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose 30% in one ruling as Bitfinex battle intensifies

The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose nearly 30% of its holdings in a single legal move, even if the government does not sell a single coin. Last year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. дальше »

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Hong Kong expands crypto licensing, stablecoin regime in 2026-27 budget

Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 Budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will table a… дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft The U. S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act. дальше »

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Crypto depegs are back — and Binance’s $4.5B USD1 supply chokepoint is setting up another liquidity shock

World Liberty Financial's stablecoin slipped to $0. 994 on Feb. 23, a 0. 6% deviation that lasted minutes before recovering. For a token backed one-to-one by dollars and government money market funds, with over $5 billion in circulation and the fifth-largest market share among stablecoins, the wobble wasn't supposed to happen. дальше »

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Stablecoin depegs are back — and Binance’s $4.5B USD1 supply chokepoint is setting up the next liquidity shock

World Liberty Financial's stablecoin slipped to $0. 994 on Feb. 23, a 0. 6% deviation that lasted minutes before recovering. For a token backed one-to-one by dollars and government money market funds, with over $5 billion in circulation and the fifth-largest market share among stablecoins, the wobble wasn't supposed to happen. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury may boost T-Bill issuance as stablecoins eye $2 trillion market cap: StanChart

The bank said stablecoins may generate up to $1 trillion in fresh Treasury bill demand by 2028, allowing the government to ramp up issuance and suspend 30-year bond auctions. дальше »

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Arkham reveals UAE built massive Bitcoin reserve through state mining

The United Arab Emirates has quietly built one of the world’s largest sovereign Bitcoin reserves by mining the asset domestically rather than buying it. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that wallets linked to UAE government entities hold around 6,300 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $700 million. дальше »

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Hackers return stolen Bitcoin to South Korean prosecutors

South Korean prosecutors have regained control of more than 320 Bitcoin that had disappeared from government custody last year. The unidentified hacker returned the stolen cryptocurrency to an official wallet this week, as reported by The Chosun Daily. дальше »

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Abu Dhabi Government Funds Reportedly Purchase $1 Billion in Bitcoin

Abu Dhabi Government Funds Buy $1B in Bitcoin

The post Abu Dhabi Government Funds Reportedly Purchase $1 Billion in Bitcoin appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Warren urges Fed, Treasury not to ‘bail out’ crypto amid Trump-linked firm concerns

Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff. дальше »

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El Salvador bets on $100m tokenized SME equity via Stakiny

LatAm splits: El Salvador tokenizes SMEs, Brazil eyes BTC reserves, Argentina curbs wallet wages. Three Latin American countries have adopted contrasting approaches to cryptocurrency regulation and adoption in recent months, according to legislative and government actions across the region. Latin… дальше »

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Bitcoin under pressure as U.S. locks away 328,372 BTC – Details

As many retail investors begin to lose confidence, the United States Government is drawing attention for its massive Bitcoin holdings. As of the 17th February, Bitcoin has fallen 1. 4% in the past 2The post Bitcoin under pressure as U. дальше »

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Bitcoin price prediction as U.S. Government Shutdown risk shakes markets

Bitcoin price held steady on Saturday, reaching a high of $70,000 for the first time in days, even as a partial government shutdown started in the United States.  Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $70,000, up substantially from the year-to-date low of… дальше »

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XRP Might Be Biggest Beneficiary as SBI Holdings Gets Ministerial Support

SBI Holdings has secured government support, a move that might trigger XRP adoption. дальше »

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Is Bitcoin the Biggest Lie in Crypto? How BTC’s Reality Differs From Early Promises

Bitcoin built its reputation on a simple promise. Early narratives described BTC as private, independent, and resistant to government control. That vision shaped how millions understood digital money. дальше »

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Ether holds $2K, but will $242M spot ETH ETF outflow reignite price downside?

Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions. дальше »

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Bitcoin spikes 6% on softer US inflation but government data has holes that haven’t been fixed

At 8:30 a. m. in New York, the world paused for the January U. S. inflation data, and it landed with a soft thud. Headline CPI printed +2. 4% year over year, a shade under the +2. 5% estimate that had been floating around ahead of the release. дальше »

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Bhutan Extends Weekly Bitcoin Sales

The Royal Government of Bhutan has offloaded another $6. 7 million worth of Bitcoin, marking its third consecutive week of sales and reinforcing a pattern that analysts say reflects careful liquidity planning rather than a change in long-term conviction. дальше »

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UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security. дальше »

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UK moves toward blockchain gilt issuance with HSBC digital bond pilot

Britain is preparing to test blockchain technology in its sovereign debt market, appointing HSBC and law firm Ashurst to lead a digital gilt pilot expected later this year. The move puts the UK on course to become the first G7 nation to issue government bonds on a blockchain network. дальше »

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Thailand recognizes cryptocurrencies under the Derivatives Trading Act

Thailand has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as an underlying asset under the Derivatives Trading Act. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Thai government approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to allow cryptocurrencies to be used as the foundation for regulated futures… дальше »

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