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Markets Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington. 04/06/2026
Business Iran war pushes Wall Street toward 24/7 tokenised trading Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure. 22/04/2026
Economy Is Iran using cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions? Experts say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are using cryptocurrencies to circumvent Western sanctions and finance allied militias. 27/03/2026
Business US Justice Department digs into Iran's sanctions evasion via Binance The US Justice Department has begun investigating Iran’s alleged use of Binance to circumvent sanctions, especially funds transferred through the crypto exchange to finance terrorist organisations like Yemen’s Houthi militants. 11/03/2026
Markets Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets. 05/03/2026
Markets Coinbase CEO exits world’s top 500 rich list as crypto markets crash Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong has seen his net worth halve since July 2025 following a sharp correction in crypto markets and a downgrade of Coinbase stock by Wall Street analysts. 11/02/2026
Markets As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide? Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide. 17/01/2026
Markets Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines. 06/01/2026
Markets Crypto ownership is on the rise in Europe: Who’s investing the most? Crypto has had a rocky year in 2025, notably experiencing a major sell-off when US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China in October. Looking at longer-term trends, ownership of these assets is — however — rising across Europe. 27/12/2025
Business Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud. 12/12/2025
Markets Crypto's December reckoning: Market slide deepens as investors retreat Bitcoin’s sharp reversal and a surge in investor fears have forced even the market’s strongest champions to confront a bruising December downturn. 02/12/2025
Markets Bitcoin slides gain as investors lose appetite for crypto Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dipping below €75,000 per coin as the broader cryptocurrency market extended a steep decline that began after its record October peak. 01/12/2025
Markets What’s causing the crypto sell-off, who is losing, and will it last? Bitcoin has plummeted from October highs after US President Trump turned up tensions in his trade war with China. While some commentators see crypto increasingly tied to macro events, others blame trading tactics. 20/11/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime. 31/10/2025
Business Chinese woman convicted in UK over €6bn Bitcoin fraud Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK. 30/09/2025
Business Trump family business joins forces with Crypto.com President Donald Trump's personal crypto ventures are expanding again, this time with plans for a digital asset treasury company that holds an alternative cryptocurrency. 27/08/2025