by Michael
Key TakeawaysIran’s crypto activity hit roughly $10 billion in 2025 as trade is increasingly moving onchain in 2026.CCAF puts Iran at 0.12% of global bitcoin hashrate, far below Elliptic’s 4.5% estimate.Bessent’s Aug. 24 Operation Economic Outcast puts Iran’s crypto... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysCircle agreed to buy Tazapay for $400M, adding $25B+ in annual payment volume.With 60% of Tazapay volume using stablecoins, USDC could deepen its global payments footprint.Circle still needs regulatory approvals before the deal can close in 2027. Circle... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysU.S. bitcoin ETFs lost $46.65M on Tuesday, while XRP funds alone posted $1.55M in inflows.Broad ETF outflows signaled reduced crypto risk appetite after last week’s stronger institutional demand.Investors will watch whether the rest of the week produces a... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysMetamask will break from Consensys, with Joe Lubin taking the helm in 2026.Consensys’ $7 billion valuation puts serious weight behind the two-company split.Speculators think Consensys could revisit a U.S. IPO as early as 2027 after shelving earlier plans.... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysBitcoin fluctuated between $78,300 and $79,650 on Wednesday following a U.S. Treasury $6 billion debt buyback.Flat price action triggered $59 million in bitcoin liquidations and $223 million across the crypto market.Analysts expect larger U.S. Treasury... Translate »
