The Clarity Act took a step forward: State of Crypto
Unpacking Thursday’s at-times contentious markup hearing.
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Iran’s crypto tanker tolls are the latest step in its sanctions‑busting trade network
It’s no surprise that Iran is now accepting cryptocurrency payments from cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Experts in blockchain criminality say this move fits perfectly with Tehran’s existing sanctions‑skirting trade networks. Iran’s crypto tolls have now been confirmed via recent comments from… Read More
Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early release in Bitfinex hack case
Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024 after pleading guilty to charges tied to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack, was released from prison after just 14 months behind bars. “Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s First Step Act, I… Read More