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Global Sanctions Linked to Record Flows Into Illicit Crypto Addresses
Illicit cryptocurrency addresses received an estimated $154 billion in 2025, up from $59 billion in 2024,
9 January, 2026
Illicit cryptocurrency addresses received an estimated $154 billion in 2025, up from $59 billion in 2024,
BlackOpal launched GemStone on Jan. 8, 2026 as a tokenized product built on Brazilian credit-card receivables,
Binance introduced USDT-settled perpetual futures tied to precious metals, launching gold (XAUUSDT) on Jan. 5, 2026
Rumble and Tether rolled out the Rumble Wallet, embedding a non-custodial crypto wallet directly inside the
Community banking groups are urging Congress to amend the GENIUS Act following its 2025 enactment, arguing
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs started 2026 with a bang, pulling in roughly $1.2 billion over the
Seven major Chinese financial industry associations have now reclassified Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization as a “risky”
ZachXBT, blockchain investigator, traced more than $2 million in alleged losses by reconstructing a trail that
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) pulled in $287.4 million on Jan. 2, 2026, its largest single-day
PwC has accelerated its push into cryptocurrencies, expanding advisory, compliance, and accounting services as U.S. regulation