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Treasury Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto, Scott Bessent Confirms at Reagan Forum

The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California.…

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Blackrock’s Onchain BUIDL Fund Secures Top AAA-mf Rating From Moody’s

Moody’s Ratings has assigned its highest credit rating to Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), according to a recent announcement. Institutional Grade: Moody’s Assigns Aaa-mf Rating to Blackrock’s BUIDL…

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Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms, signaling tighter integration with traditional finance and raising baseline protections as systemic risk exposure grows across crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Treasury…

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Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System

The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the…

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US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury moves to align state and federal stablecoin oversight, opening public comment on a new framework that could redefine how digital payment issuers operate across jurisdictions under the GENIUS…

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