Cryptocurrency

US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering

The US government has imposed sanctions on firms and individuals it says are helping Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East, intensifying its campaign to isolate Iran economically.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, attends the Bitcoin Asia conference, in Hong Kong, China, August 27, 2026.
Bitcoin

Great comeback: Has crypto winter really ended?

In a digital world built on data, privacy is no longer a luxury - it is a value worth protecting.

Israel's crypto boom meets privacy culture

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

FBI, Justice Dep't seize $560,000 in Hamas cryptocurrency, takes control of Hamas domains


'I wish I could kill 300,000,000 Americans': FBI arrests three men accused of funding ISIS weapons

DOJ officials said the suspects allegedly sent more than $2,000 to fund ISIS weapons targeting US service members.

 The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The US Treasury announced on Tuesday that two brothers had also been individually sanctioned, along with the exchange’s chief executive officer.

Bitcoins are seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

Why more crypto traders are switching from spot to CFDs in 2026

"The transition from spot to CFDs changes how traders think about markets, not just how they execute."

Iranian transactions flow through Tron, BNB Chain amid Trump-family crypto ventures

Iranian institutions processed over $2.3B via Tron and BNB Chain blockchains, raising scrutiny of links to Trump-backed crypto ventures and potential conflicts of interest.

Nobitex founders have a history of links with the Islamic regime.

Who owns Novitex: Iran's largest crypto exchange used by IRGC to move millions - explainer

Since Nobitex was founded by the two brothers under an alternative family name, it has processed between tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions linked to sanctioned groups.

Nobitex founders have a history of links with the Islamic regime.

US imposes sanctions on Cambodian senator and 28 others for alleged crypto-romance scams

According to the US Treasury Department, Kok An, a wealthy Cambodian senator, was using political connections to protect a network of scam centers.

A sign advertising the presence of a Bitcoin ATM is reflected in a shop window in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 3, 2026.

Indictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent

According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

US and Iran reach temporary ceasefire

“The temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire has eased tensions and boosted markets, but lasting stability remains uncertain.”

Google research flags looming quantum threat to cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin vulnerable in minute

The Google-led study described its hardware assumptions as conservative while withholding full algorithmic detail for security reasons.

Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

IAF reservist accused of leaking Iran strike details for profit via Polymarket betting

An Israel Air Force reservist is accused of sharing classified details of an Israeli strike in Iran with a friend who used the information to place profitable online bets.

Polymarket betting on Israel striking Iran over an illustrative image of an Israeli hacker.