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
Crypto exchange OKX, which was just valued at $25 billion after a strategic investment from New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) parent Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is launching a social network built directly into its trading app, the latest example of social media and digital asset platforms… Read More
The Espresso Network has officially transitioned to a permissionless proof-of-stake blockchain with the launch of its ESP token, opening participation in securing the network and distributing a community airdrop representing 10% of total supply. The transition coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which… Read More
ClearBank, a crypto-friendly neobank and regulated provider of Faster Payments in the U.K., plans to join the Circle Payments Network (CPN), linking its cloud-native banking platform to Circle’s blockchain-based infrastructure to speed up cross-border payments and offer access to regulated stablecoins. The move follows a… Read More
Daylight, a decentralized energy company, has raised $75 million to expand its blockchain-based power network, the firm announced on X on Thursday. The round includes $15 million in equity led by Framework Ventures, alongside $60 million in project financing from Turtle Hill Capital, with participation… Read More
