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The incident underscores the geopolitical risks impacting crypto markets, highlighting vulnerabilities in centralized stablecoins amid sanctions. The post US Central Command disables vessel attempting to breach Iranian blockade, Treasury freezes $344M in linked digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Carbonara's crypto-based campaign funding highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and political finance, potentially reshaping future electoral strategies. The post Michael Carbonara liquidates 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund congressional campaign in Florida’s 22nd District appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties with European allies, and targeting cryptocurrency holdings. Bessent spoke about the effort at the Reagan National Economic Forum, describing the operation as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran financially. The $1 billion disclosure is roughly double the $500 million the Treasury Department announced in late April, and far above the $344 million figure that was made public earlier that same mo

A clear overview of Lukso, its purpose, token mechanics, ecosystem role, and risks for creators, brands, and developers. The post Lukso Explained: A Blockchain For Fashion, Identity, And Digital Assets appeared first on BiteMyCoin.

This collaboration highlights the growing intersection of sports, digital assets, and fan engagement, potentially reshaping collectibles. The post Crypto.com teams with Fanatics for exclusive Champions League final relic card giveaway appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said crypto is moving deeper into mainstream American finance, citing a new National Cryptocurrency Association report that found 67 million Americans now own or use digital assets. Speaking with NYSE on May 28, Alderoty, who also serves as president of the National Cryptocurrency Association, framed crypto adoption as increasingly […]

The post $7.5 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire Today appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The crypto derivatives market faces a monthly options expiry of nearly $7.5 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum on May 29. Max Pain levels stand above current prices in a week marked by significant drops across both leading digital assets globally. What Today’s Monthly Options Expiry Means for Bitcoin The monthly options expiry is the most important date of the month, when derivative contracts with the largest accumulated volume settle. Today’s session concentrates a significant liquidation in the middle of a market correction. Bitcoin holds 84,112 open contracts with a notional value close to $6.2 billion. The Put/Call Ratio stands at 0.84 in total open interest, with 45,790 calls against 38,322 active puts at closing. That imbalance reflects a slightly bullish bias among active market participants. The strike distribution shows relevant concentration at higher levels, particularly betw

Data shows the crypto derivatives market has suffered a massive amount of liquidations following the plunge that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets have seen. Bitcoin & Ethereum Are Both Down More Than 5% For The Past Week The second half of May so far has seen a reversal of trend for the cryptocurrency sector, and the trajectory doesn’t appear to be changing as the month draws to a close. Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin and other digital assets have seen another retrace, resetting the market by many weeks. Related Reading: XRP Flashes TD Sequential Buy Signal, Analyst Eyes Rebound As the below chart shows, BTC has returned to the $73,400 level following its drop of 3.3% over the past day. At its lowest during this plunge, Bitcoin even briefly slipped under the $73,000 mark, something that hasn’t happened since the first half of April. Although the coin has seen a minor rebound, it remains more than 5% down on the week. Ethereum has faced an even worse outcome inside this window, bein