The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has linked approximately $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activity to digital asset investment scams largely run from overseas scam compounds, based on nearly 34,000 reports filed over more than two years. The Financial…
The Treasury Department linked approximately $12.7 billion in reported financial activity to suspected digital asset investment scams centered overseas. FinCEN’s new alert outlines how criminal networks attract victims, move proceeds, and exploit financial institutions. FinCEN Analysis Tracks $12.7 Billion in Suspected Activity The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified approximately $12.7 billion in […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms4 Sept
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that the world is "awash in debt" has inadvertently made the case for Bitcoin.
U.Today•Alex Dovbnya3 Sept
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said digital assets, airlines and the maritime industry could face new measures as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic pressure on Iran. Reuters reported Wednesday that Bessent identified the three areas as possible…
The Treasury Department's announcement led to major gains for several assets. Gold, though, has lost its own.
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky opening, August delivered […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara1 Sept
Blackrock’s BUIDL fund has climbed back to roughly $2.8 billion in assets, reclaiming its spot as the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury product after briefly ceding the title to Circle’s USYC earlier this year. Back on Top, Barely The largest tokenized Treasury fund in the world changed hands twice in six months, and Blackrock just won […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati31 Aug
The U.S. Treasury's intensified sanctions strategy could destabilize Iran's political landscape, increasing the likelihood of leadership changes.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez31 Aug
An aspiring rapper is among three people charged in a federal case alleging they stole more than $8.1 million through a scheme involving U.S. Treasury checks and other checks belonging to individuals and businesses. Ada William Obayuwana, 31, also known as “ColdheartedAC” and “AC,” of Quartz Hill, was arrested alongside Albert Tai Vu, 28, of […]
The Daily Hodl•Henry Kanapi30 Aug
Bitcoin’s latest breakout may have started with a shift in U.S. Treasury-market liquidity, but analysts say its staying power will depend on whether ETF inflows and spot demand can replace the initial macro boost. Bitcoin surged roughly 22% during its…
Over the last year, people have been urging the financial sector to prepare quantum readiness and this week, the U.S. Treasury published an announcement revealing a task force dedicated to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent insisted that America’s economy must remain “strong, secure, and competitive” amid these technological advancements. Treasury Launches […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman26 Aug
The U.S. Treasury is pushing back against punishing long-term government borrowing costs, dragging a decades-old yield control debate back onto Wall Street just as bitcoin’s price rallies and traders start asking how much pain Washington will tolerate before escalating its bond-market fight. Treasury Goes After the Long End Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest maneuver is […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman25 Aug
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued in a new research note that the U.S. Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program marks the start of a fresh bitcoin bull market, as BTC trades above $80,000 for the second day running. Buybacks, Yields and Bitcoin Price’s Rally Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom Chief Investment Officer, released a […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati25 Aug
The alert underscores heightened regulatory risks for global shipping, potentially disrupting maritime commerce and escalating geopolitical tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug
As part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury defined digital assets as a critical sector that can be targeted by secondary sanctions in the future, alongside technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. The Treasury Department stressed any nation or person can be sanctioned, regardless of location, following Executive Order (E.O.) 13902. U.S. […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko25 Aug
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched Operation Economic Outcast to target Iran’s international financial links, including cryptocurrency activity that American officials say supports sanctions evasion and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Operation Economic Outcast targets Iran’s financial links The U.S.…
The U.S. Treasury Department is zeroing in on digital assets it says are being used to bolster Iran’s economy.
The Block•Sarah Wynn24 Aug
The U.S. Treasury's timeline may deepen Iran's economic isolation, affecting geopolitical stability and reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 Aug
XRP jumps 45% in a week as Bitcoin’s short squeeze fuels gains, while UE Crypto offers diversified digital asset income. Last week, Bitcoin broke above $72,000 and reached $79,000 last Friday, mainly driven by the U.S. Treasury’s plan to nearly…
Gold surged to its highest price in three months this week, climbing past $4,600 an ounce and brushing $4,650 in futures trading, as the U.S. Treasury’s expanded bond buybacks revived fears of a weakening dollar. Gold’s Breakout Above $4,600 Bloomberg analysts noted that gold climbed to a three-month high above $4,620 an ounce as Treasury […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati24 Aug