Democratic senators step in as DOJ investigates Binance Iran links

The scrutiny follows reports that billions in crypto may have passed through Binance accounts connected to Iranian backed groups. дальше »

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Binance.US names compliance veteran Stephen Gregory as CEO

Binance’s U. S. affiliate has hired veteran compliance executive Stephen Gregory as CEO to steady the platform under tougher U. S. scrutiny and reboot a regulated growth story. Binance’s U. S. affiliate, Binance. дальше »

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DOJ probes Binance again over Iran-linked crypto flows after $4.3B settlement and CZ pardon

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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A new US probe is testing Binance again — and the outcome could reshape crypto

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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Binance sues The Wall Street Journal over allegedly false reporting that led to DOJ probe

The lawsuit may intensify scrutiny on crypto exchanges, impacting regulatory approaches and stakeholder trust in the digital currency sector. The post Binance sues The Wall Street Journal over allegedly false reporting that led to DOJ probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance back under scrutiny as DOJ probes Iran sanctions evasion claims: Report

The U. S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether Iranian networks used the crypto exchange Binance to evade American sanctions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. дальше »

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US lawmakers unveil DEATH BETS Act targeting war prediction bets

Democrats want to restrict prediction markets tied to violent or mortality related events as scrutiny of the sector intensifies. дальше »

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Early Bitcoin Titans Reduce Exposure As $130M BTC Hits Gemini Wallets – Details

Bitcoin is drawing renewed attention after Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss transferred approximately $130 million worth of BTC to Gemini hot wallets over the past week. Movements of this scale from early holders often attract market scrutiny because transfers to exchange-linked wallets can indicate that coins are becoming available for potential sale. Related Reading: BTC Supply […] дальше »

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Court blocks Perplexity from using AI agents to shop on Amazon

The ruling highlights growing legal scrutiny on AI's role in digital commerce, potentially reshaping how AI tools interact with online platforms. The post Court blocks Perplexity from using AI agents to shop on Amazon appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bithumb Faces 6-Month Suspension In South Korea Over AML, KYC Violations

The South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, is facing significant legal and operational challenges following a major system error in February. This resulted in more than $43 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) being distributed to users, prompting scrutiny from regulatory bodies. дальше »

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South Korea’s Bithumb faces six-month partial suspension over AML failures

The suspension highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges, potentially reshaping compliance standards industry-wide. The post South Korea’s Bithumb faces six-month partial suspension over AML failures appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance rejects claims of Iranian exposure in response to US Senate inquiry

Binance's response highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges, emphasizing the need for robust compliance measures. The post Binance rejects claims of Iranian exposure in response to US Senate inquiry appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure

California's AI transparency law sets a precedent for increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics and investor strategies. The post xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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KuCoin tops crypto transparency rankings with A+ PoR score

CryptoQuant's Annual Exchange Leader Report 2025 has named KuCoin the leading centralised exchange for Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) transparency, awarding it a top score of 96. 7 and an A+ rating. The assessment evaluated platforms across public wallet disclosure, user-level balance verification, reporting frequency, third-party attestations and data recency — metrics increasingly vital as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. дальше »

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Polymarket archives nuclear market following backlash over war betting

Offshore prediction market Polymarket has quietly archived a longstanding contract that allowed users to wager on the likelihood of a nuclear weapon detonation within specific timeframes, removing the market from its platform amid mounting public and political scrutiny. Polymarket’s nuclear… дальше »

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MiCA Reality: EU Countries Set to Lead CASP Licensing in the New Era

Key Takeaways: Although MiCA has raised both costs and the compliance bar, credible entry routes remain open for firms prepared to meet heightened scrutiny and operate across Europe. Bulgaria, Lithuania, The post MiCA Reality: EU Countries Set to Lead CASP Licensing in the New Era appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak Incident

South Korean financial authorities have pledged to revise their crypto custody practices following public scrutiny over multiple incidents that led to the loss of nearly $30 million in seized digital assets over the past few months. дальше »

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Curve Finance Investigates sDOLA LlamaLend Attack As Oracle Design And Collateral Mechanics Come Under Scrutiny

Curve Finance is conducting a detailed investigation into a recent exploit affecting the sDOLA markets on its LlamaLend platform, an incident that has sparked fresh debate around oracle design, vault collateral mechanics, and the complexities of DeFi lending systems. дальше »

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Charles Myers: Geopolitical risk lacks discernible patterns, US safe haven status is under scrutiny, and the bond market serves as a critical guardrail | Unchained

Geopolitical tensions could reshape the future of stablecoins and the US dollar's dominance. The post Charles Myers: Geopolitical risk lacks discernible patterns, US safe haven status is under scrutiny, and the bond market serves as a critical guardrail | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Senators target death-linked markets on Kalshi, Polymarket after Iran

Polymarket and Kalshi face backlash as Iran strike, Khamenei death bets trigger insider trading and ethical scrutiny. Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are facing increased scrutiny over contracts tied to U. 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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BlockDAG Price Prediction Collapses Under Scrutiny as Bitcoin Falls 47% From ATH, Pepeto Targets 250x and Toncoin Fights for Recovery

Bitcoin is now down 47% from its all time high and trading near $63,700, with Polymarket giving just 3% odds of BTC reaching $150,000 by June. CoinDesk called this a “structural regime shift” as the market posts its fifth straight monthly loss. дальше »

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XRP At Risk As Gigantic Whale Activity Shakes Up Market

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U.S. Senators Urge Federal Probe Into Binance Over Alleged Sanctions And Compliance Failures

A new wave of regulatory scrutiny is building around Binance as a bipartisan group of U. S. lawmakers pushes for a federal investigation into the exchange’s compliance practices. Eleven senators have formally asked the U. дальше »

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Senate Democrats Lead Inquiry Into Binance: Warren Heads Effort With Letter To DOJ

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers question whether the company is living up to the terms of its 2023 settlement with US authorities — an agreement that ultimately led to the resignation of its founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). дальше »

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Polymarket Axiom Investigation: How Insider-Linked Wallets Captured Over $1.2M In Profits

A fresh wave of scrutiny has hit prediction markets after an investigation into the ZachXBT insider probe event revealed striking profit patterns on Polymarket. Data shows that more than 3,630 unique wallet addresses participated in betting on the “Axiom” market, with a surprisingly high 56. дальше »

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Jane Street Faces New Lawsuit: Trump Media Calls For Federal Investigation

Jane Street, one of the world’s largest market-making firms, has come under growing scrutiny as a series of allegations have surfaced linking the company to major disruptions in the crypto market.   The firm is already facing a federal lawsuit tied to the collapse of Terraform Labs, and now new claims circulating on social media suggest that Trump Media has accused Jane Street and other trading firms of “naked short selling” in a letter to Congress. дальше »

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Insider bet? Wallet linked to Axiom user profits after ZachXBT names exchange

A prediction market bet placed ahead of a high-profile crypto investigation has drawn scrutiny after on-chain analysts linked the winning account to an active user of Axiom Exchange, the platform lateThe post Insider bet? Wallet linked to Axiom user profits after ZachXBT names exchange appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum price prediction as Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH in February

Ethereum price is facing a period of increased scrutiny as on-chain data reveals significant selling pressure originating from its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, wallets associated with Buterin have been remarkably active throughout February, offloading approximately… дальше »

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Binance disputes media claims over $1.7B Iran-linked transactions

Binance rejects claims as fresh scrutiny surrounds the company regarding transactions linked to Iranian entities. дальше »

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Dollar stablecoin for Gaza? Trump advisers' proposal draws scrutiny

Advisers linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace are exploring a dollar-pegged stablecoin for Gaza as part of discussions on postwar reconstruction.  The proposal highlights both thThe post Dollar stablecoin for Gaza? Trump advisers' proposal draws scrutiny appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korea debates bank control over won stablecoins

South Korea’s stablecoin framework is facing renewed scrutiny as the country’s central bank urges lawmakers to keep control of won-pegged digital tokens within the traditional banking system. In a report submitted to the Bank of Korea’s parliamentary oversight body, the central bank raised concerns about privately issued stablecoins. дальше »

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IoTeX Exploit Sparks Security Alarm As $8.8M In Assets Are Drained

IoTeX is facing renewed scrutiny after a major exploit drained millions of dollars in digital assets from one of its token safes, triggering a rapid response from the project’s security team and partners. дальше »

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Pumpfun Faces Scrutiny After Bubblemaps Links Private Sale Allocation To Hayden Davis, Bubblemaps Deletes Post After Backlash

Fresh on-chain analysis has sparked debate across the crypto market after data suggested that investor Hayden Davis was one of the largest participants in the private sale of the PUMP token. The revelations, first highlighted by blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps, have prompted questions about investor eligibility, disclosure practices, and the broader transparency standards surrounding token [...] дальше »

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Monthly Active Addresses Hit 679,000 ATH on Polymarket as Prediction Markets Face Increased Regulatory Scrutiny

Data shows that monthly active addresses on Polymarket climbed to a new ATH, a major contributor to the increase in its monthly trading volume. дальше »

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Russian man arrested over alleged crypto-linked terror financing

Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by… дальше »

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Bitcoin faces quantum scrutiny as leveraged shorts eye liquidation risk zone

Bitcoin faces quantum computing scrutiny and heavy leveraged short positioning, with SOPR stabilization, ETF inflows and CME gap levels shaping whether a 10% move triggers a cascade of liquidations. Bitcoin’s potential vulnerability to quantum computing threats has drawn attention from… дальше »

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New Binance Controversy: Investigators Alleging Iranian Sanctions Violations Fired

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is facing renewed scrutiny following an exclusive report published by Fortune on Friday that raises fresh questions about the exchange’s internal compliance controls and sanctions oversight. дальше »

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Trump-linked World Liberty to launch forex remittance platform amid controversies

World Liberty’s new launch coincides with growing scrutiny over foreign influence and mounting congressional investigations. дальше »

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SEC chair defends pause in Justin Sun enforcement case scrutiny

SEC’s Justin Sun case pause fuels scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto ties and a broader shift from regulation-by-enforcement to formal rulemaking. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins defended the agency’s stalled enforcement case against Tron founder Justin Sun during a… дальше »

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South Korea escalates Bithumb probe after $43B Bitcoin overpayment

Bithumb’s mistaken payout of 620,000 BTC has put its internal controls under intense regulatory scrutiny. дальше »

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South Korea launches probe Into Bithumb after $43B “fat-finger” Bitcoin blunder

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has escalated scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb following an unprecedented operational mistake in which the firm accidentally credited customers with tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin. The investigation follows a striking… дальше »

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Polymarket files lawsuit against Massachusetts over prediction market regulations

Polymarket has taken legal action against Massachusetts officials, seeking to block the state from restricting its prediction markets. The move comes as U.S. regulators and courts step up scrutiny of platforms that allow users to trade on real-world events, especially… дальше »

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Bitcoin price prediction: Will BTC drop to $60K again?

The Bitcoin price is struggling amid persistent selling pressure in the crypto market. Key support and resistance levels are under scrutiny as traders weigh the next move. дальше »

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Researchers warn OpenClaw users after malicious plugins surface on ClawHub

OpenClaw’s plugin marketplace, ClawHub, has come under security scrutiny after researchers uncovered a large number of malicious plugins embedded within the platform. Blockchain security firm SlowMist says gaps in the review process allowed harmful code to spread through plugins that appeared legitimate. дальше »

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Ethereum News Today: ETH Slides as DeepSnitch AI Could See 1000x Run After Q1 2026 Launch

Vitalik Buterin has offloaded roughly 2,961 ETH, about $6. 6 million, using a series of smaller swaps routed through CoW Protocol. And at the same time, Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is under House scrutiny following a reported $500 million investment tied to the UAE’s national security adviser. дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction Update: Can XRP Rally as Analysts Eye the Next Big Crypto?

XRP’s current market structure is a paradox testing the patience of even the most hardened “XRP Army” veterans. While the broader digital asset market has enjoyed cyclical liquidity inflows, Ripple’s token remains largely range-bound, trapped between long-term resistance levels and the lingering psychological weight of regulatory scrutiny. дальше »

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Kalshi steps up surveillance amid growing scrutiny of prediction markets

Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market platform, announced a major expansion of its market surveillance and enforcement framework aimed at preventing insider trading and market manipulation across its platform. дальше »

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Kalshi boosts surveillance ahead of Super Bowl with independent committee

Kalshi has seen nearly $170 million in Super Bowl-related bets, and its move to boost oversight comes amid scrutiny of prediction markets by regulators and Congress. дальше »

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Kalshi Steps Up Market Integrity Amid Prediction Market Insider Trading Scrutiny

New surveillance committee and enforcement hires come as regulated event markets seek credibility with traders, regulators and major sports leagues. The post Kalshi Steps Up Market Integrity Amid Prediction Market Insider Trading Scrutiny appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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