Cryptocurrency

US targets UAE-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion scheme

“Treasury will hunt down and dismantle the illicit financial networks that keep the regime afloat,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a statement.

 The bear market in crypto erased $2 trillion in market value and led to several bankruptcies among crypto firms like Celsius, Voyager Digital and Three Arrows Capital, among others.
 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

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Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations


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.

Lean forex automation systems are quietly changing how traders approach the market

“Lean forex automation systems help traders across the Middle East trade smarter, simpler, and with less stress.”

UAE crypto sector shows resilience amid war in the Middle East

"Daily life hasn't dramatically changed," Fernández said of the United Arab Emirates, which has emerged as a crypto hub in recent years, with the government investing in and promoting the industry.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Dubai skyline, with Burj Khalifa visible in the center, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 6, 2026.

DOJ probing Iran's use of Binance crypto-exchange to avoid US sanctions

The probe follows an internal Binance investigation into suspicious transactions that allegedly identified more than $1 billion in flows connected to a network funding Iran-backed terrorist groups.

A Bitcoin is seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

The safest crypto gambling platforms to use in 2026

“The safest crypto gambling platforms in 2026 are not defined by novelty. They are defined by competence you can see.”

Oil surges past $100 amid Iran conflict as G7 weighs emergency reserve release

Oil barrels and several hundred dollars; Illustrative.

Rising again? Bitcoin breaks higher after weeks of stagnation

The digital currency hits a monthly high with a surge above $71,000, breaking a significant barrier. On the local stock exchange, screens turned green as the indices moved into positive territory.

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.

"Real-time capital flight": In Tehran, no waiting for banks to collapse again

Minutes after the Tehran attack, withdrawals from the largest Iranian crypto exchange jumped 700%. Despite 99% internet cuts, 11M users rushed to move funds abroad.

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Angliabet finds instant withdrawals in crypto casinos boost player satisfaction by 25%

In 2026, crypto casino players value fast, clear, and predictable withdrawals - speed builds trust.