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US Treasury Sanctions Shadow Crypto Network Processing $94 Billion for Iran

OFAC designates UK-registered exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion in a historic first, targeting a $94 billion shadow network run by a former death-row inmate.

February 3, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Y Combinator Integrates USDC for $500k Startup Injections; Normalizes On-Chain Treasury

The Silicon Valley accelerator will allow Spring 2026 founders to bypass banking rails, offering $500,000 allocations in USDC via Ethereum, Solana, or Base.

February 3, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Nevada Judge Blocks Polymarket, Rejects CFTC Exclusivity Defense

A Nevada judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Polymarket, ruling that federal CFTC oversight does not shield the platform from state gambling laws.

February 3, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Milei’s ‘Secret’ Crypto Pact: Leaked Contract Exposes Hayden Davis Advisor Role

A leaked contract confirms Javier Milei appointed $LIBRA founder Hayden Davis as a state advisor just days before the token's $4.6B pump-and-dump.

February 3, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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DOJ Emails: Jeffrey Epstein Held $3M Early Stake in Coinbase; COIN Dips 4%

DOJ documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein invested $3M in Coinbase in 2014 via Brock Pierce, cashing out $15M in 2018.

February 3, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Beijing’s Capital Control Paradox: RMB Stagnates as Traders Pivot to USDT

China's strict capital controls are inadvertently fueling a $185B stablecoin boom and Bitcoin adoption, stalling the renminbi's global reserve ambitions.

February 3, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Nvidia Freezes OpenAI’s $100B ‘Commitment’; Huang Cites ‘Discipline’ Issues

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang clarifies the $100B figure was an 'invitation,' not a promise, as technical disagreements over inference hardware surface.

February 3, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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ING Deutschland Opens Retail Crypto Trading via ‘Direct Depot’ as BTC Hovers at $78k

Germany's largest direct bank integrates physically backed crypto ETPs, preserving the critical 'tax-free after one year' benefit for retail investors.

February 3, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Receipts: Eric Trump Signed $500M UAE Deal Days Before Inauguration

Documents show Eric Trump signed a $500M equity deal with UAE royals days before the inauguration, preceding a major AI chip export approval.

February 2, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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WSJ: Trump Family Secretly Sold $500M Stake in World Liberty Financial to UAE Royal

A WSJ investigation reveals a secret $500M UAE investment in Trump's crypto venture days before his 2025 inauguration, netting the family $187M.

February 2, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments