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

The Trump crypto empire: how one clan gained influence over the crypto industry

Mar 2, 2026

The Trump crypto empire: how one clan gained influence over the crypto industry

In 2024, the crypto industry directed more than $119 million to support Trump’s campaign, betting on deregulation and market growth. By 2026, investors were facing a 90% collapse in meme coins and $19 billion in losses in a single day

Anatomy of a political scam: how LIBRA and NYC Token cost investors millions

Feb 18, 2026

Anatomy of a political scam: how LIBRA and NYC Token cost investors millions

Politicians have found a new way to profit from crypto. No need to sell courses — just launch a memecoin

US senators submit more than 75 amendments to crypto regulation bill

Jan 14, 2026

US senators submit more than 75 amendments to crypto regulation bill

The proposals address stablecoin yields, DeFi, ethics rules and the legal status of crypto mixers ahead of key Senate hearings

Trump considers pardoning Samourai Wallet developer before prison sentence

Dec 16, 2025

Trump considers pardoning Samourai Wallet developer before prison sentence

The president instructed the attorney general to review Keonne Rodriguez’s case a few days before he was due to begin his prison sentence

Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for pardon for Samourai Wallet developers

Dec 4, 2025

Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for pardon for Samourai Wallet developers

Support for them is growing: petitions are gathering thousands of signatures, and the bitcoin community is demanding presidential intervention

Donald Trump nominates Michael Selig to head the CFTC

Oct 27, 2025

Donald Trump nominates Michael Selig to head the CFTC

This signals the willingness of US regulators to work closely together in creating rules for cryptocurrencies

Why did Trump pardon the former head of Binance? There is a simple explanation

Oct 27, 2025

Why did Trump pardon the former head of Binance? There is a simple explanation

The American leader may have pardoned Changpeng Zhao after receiving financial benefits from deals with the former Binance CEO’s entities