Month: April 2026

Fraudsters impersonating Iranian officials are demanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) from shipping companies whose vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS warned Monday. The Scam Messages The fraudsters ask for vessel ownership documents, cargo manifests, and crew lists. After...

New York has sued Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan for alleged state law violations, extending the state’s aggressive campaign against major crypto platforms. New York state has filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, accusing the crypto…...

Hezbollah’s actions undermine ceasefire stability, potentially impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions of regional peace. The post Hezbollah fires at IDF troops, violating ceasefire in southern Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The diverted flight suggests potential delays in US-Iran talks, impacting diplomatic timelines and market confidence in future meetings. The post DHS plane diverted to Washington, raising questions on US-Iran talks timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The expanded EU sanctions on Iran heighten geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post EU expands sanctions on Iran, impacting Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT supply has hit a record $188b, cementing the stablecoin’s dominance as broader stablecoin liquidity sits near all-time highs. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the circulating supply of USDT has reached a new all-time high…...

BASIS opens public waitlist for execution-based crypto yield platform after institutional testing. For years, the most effective yield strategies in crypto have operated quietly behind institutional walls – fast, complex, and largely inaccessible. BASIS is now attempting to change that.…...

Kevin Warsh told senators at his confirmation hearing that he would keep the Fed independent while saying lower rates could help more. The post Kevin Warsh says he would protect Fed independence and could cut rates at confirmation hearing appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The allegation complicates US-Iran diplomatic efforts, impacting prediction markets and reducing confidence in a near-term peace deal. The post Kidnapped CIA contractor’s son claims Iranian official attended US talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The persistent threat of state-sponsored crypto hacks underscores systemic vulnerabilities, challenging security measures and market stability. The post North Korea’s Lazarus Group steals $285M from Solana’s Drift Protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing....