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Iranian Crypto Outflows Surge 700% Following US-Israeli

Iranian Crypto Outflows Surge 700% Following US-Israeli Airstrikes

Crypto outflows from Iran’s Nobitex exchange surged 700% within minutes of the US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic links the spike to capital flight, with funds moving to foreign exchanges. The event highlights cryptocurrency’s role in circumventing sanctions during crises. In the wake of coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran that targeted key military and leadership...

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Bitcoin Rebounds Above ,000 Amid Iran Conflict After Initial Sell-Off

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $68,000 Amid Iran Conflict After Initial Sell-Off

Bitcoin climbed to $68,600 in early U.S. trading, recovering from a drop to $63,255 amid U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The rebound followed Iranian confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, reducing fears of escalation. Traditional markets showed muted reactions, with U.S. stocks declining less than anticipated. Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions,...

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OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act's Stablecoin Yield Ban

OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Yield Ban

The OCC’s 376-page proposal implements the GENIUS Act by prohibiting yields on payment stablecoins, including through affiliates or third parties. Industry experts view it as an overreach beyond the statute, potentially disrupting models like Circle-Coinbase partnerships. The rule sets a 60-day comment period, with crypto firms gearing up to challenge presumptions on yield evasion. The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 25, 2026, to fully implement the GENIUS Act enacted in July 2025. The framework applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, including bank subsidiaries, federal and qualified state issuers, and foreign entities seeking U.S. access. Issuers must maintain 1:1 reserves with highly liquid assets, redeem at par within two business days, and implement principles-based risk...

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Stripe Reportedly Considers Acquiring PayPal or Its Assets

Stripe Reportedly Considers Acquiring PayPal or Its Assets

Stripe has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg reports. The potential deal comes as Stripe hits a $159 billion valuation, boosted by quadrupled stablecoin volumes via its Bridge platform. PayPal shares surged nearly 7% to around $47, lifting its market cap to approximately $43 billion. Both firms have deepened crypto involvement: Stripe with Bridge and Tempo blockchain; PayPal with PYUSD...

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