How Iran Is Making Money With Crypto: The Strait of Hormuz Payment Scheme

Apr 10, 2026

How Iran Is Making Money With Crypto: The Strait of Hormuz Payment Scheme

The payment system operates outside the U.S. banking system and is nearly impossible to block. This marks the first time a nation-state is using cryptocurrency as a strategic government revenue tool

Drift Protocol hack for $286 million: causes of the attack and fund movements

Apr 3, 2026

Drift Protocol hack for $286 million: causes of the attack and fund movements

After the exploit, the funds were quickly moved across multiple blockchains to make tracking more difficult. Such attacks are becoming systemic and may impact the entire crypto market

Why the USR token collapsed: a breakdown of the Revolv hack

Mar 27, 2026

Why the USR token collapsed: a breakdown of the Revolv hack

The attack on Revolv showed how critical a compromise of cloud infrastructure can be. The attacker managed to mint tens of millions of tokens with minimal cost

UK imposes sanctions on crypto networks linked to scam centers

Mar 27, 2026

UK imposes sanctions on crypto networks linked to scam centers

The measures target crypto platforms and infrastructure connected to scam centers in Southeast Asia.

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

Mar 20, 2026

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

As Bybit returns to Western markets, users are facing unexpected restrictions. We uncover the hidden processes inside the exchange’s compliance system

Scammers target OpenClaw developers via GitHub

Mar 19, 2026

Scammers target OpenClaw developers via GitHub

Attackers use fake tokens and phishing websites to trick developers into connecting their crypto wallets

How North Korean IT specialists bypass sanctions and earn millions

Mar 18, 2026

How North Korean IT specialists bypass sanctions and earn millions

North Korea uses IT specialists with fake identities to work for international companies. The income they generate may be funneled into state programs while bypassing sanctions

SEC and CFTC say most crypto assets are not securities

Mar 18, 2026

SEC and CFTC say most crypto assets are not securities

U.S. regulators have released their first joint clarification on how federal laws apply to crypto assets

Major U.S. banks may sue the regulator over licenses for crypto companies

Mar 10, 2026

Major U.S. banks may sue the regulator over licenses for crypto companies

Financial giants fear that crypto and fintech companies could gain banking powers without the same level of oversight applied to traditional banks

Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

Mar 9, 2026

Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

“Pig butchering” scams rely on Tron thanks to near-zero fees and transaction speeds of about 3 seconds. This allows criminals to move stolen funds through dozens of wallets before the victim even realizes the money is gone

U.S. Treasury proposes giving crypto platforms the power to freeze suspicious funds

Mar 9, 2026

U.S. Treasury proposes giving crypto platforms the power to freeze suspicious funds

The new initiative could allow exchanges to pause digital asset transactions until court orders are obtained

Billions in Iranian cryptocurrency on the global market: sanctions risks and compliance challenges

Mar 4, 2026

Billions in Iranian cryptocurrency on the global market: sanctions risks and compliance challenges

In 2025, $7.2 billion in transactions passed through the Iranian platform, and earlier reports indicated that the Central Bank of Iran purchased $500 million in USDT. Geopolitical instability is increasing pressure on crypto companies and requires a reassessment of sanctions compliance systems