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US to Seize $1B of Iran’s Crypto: What It Means
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the government knows where $1 billion in Iranian crypto is held and plans to freeze it this week. The move signals a new era of using blockchain transparency as a tool of foreign policy and sanctions enforcement.
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France’s Stablecoin Tax: Who Sold Your Interests to the Government?
On October 7, a French parliamentary commission quietly adopted a new tax on stablecoin transactions. While three crypto industry leaders reportedly lobbied for it, the ADAN stayed silent. Here’s what this means for everyday crypto users in France and across Europe.
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Bain Capital Backs Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm With $37.5M
The worlds of traditional finance and cryptocurrency continue to collide in fascinating ways. The latest example? Bain Capital Crypto, one of the most respected names in venture capital, is betting big on a company that sells life insurance policies denominated entirely in Bitcoin. On October 8, Meanwhile, the worlds first fully Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company,…
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Thailand Approves Bitcoin and Ether ETFs: Full Guide
Thailand will allow spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs starting October 16, 2026, with strict rules including an 80% minimum exposure requirement and regulated custody. Here’s what investors need to know.
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Hyperliquid Predicts Wall Street Will Move to Blockchain by 2035
Hyperliquid’s policy chief predicts that Wall Street giants like CME and ICE will need to adopt public blockchains within 10 years to stay competitive. From 24/7 trading to perpetual futures, TradFi is already catching up to DeFi — and the shift could reshape global finance.
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Thailand Approves Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for Mutual Funds
Thailand’s SEC has approved local mutual and private funds to invest in domestically listed bitcoin and ether ETFs, with new rules taking effect October 16, 2026. The move signals growing institutional adoption of crypto across Asia and gives traditional investors a regulated pathway into digital assets.
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Meanwhile Bitcoin Insurer Raises $37.5M: What It Means
Meanwhile, a Sam Altman-backed bitcoin insurance startup, has raised $37.5 million in a round led by Bain Capital Crypto. The raise highlights growing institutional confidence in crypto-native financial products that protect long-term BTC holders.
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Blockchain.com Pursues CFTC Licenses for Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com is applying for CFTC licenses to launch a prediction market offering event contracts, entering a rapidly growing sector currently caught in a federal-state legal battle over sports betting regulations.