Bitcoin 2026 Announces AG Blanche and FBI Director Patel for Policy Forum

Nashville, TN, Bitcoin 2026, the annual Bitcoin conference, announced today that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel will join an elite lineup of speakers at this year’s landmark event, taking place April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas. AG Blanche and Director Patel will appear as part of Code & Country […]

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT With OFAC and US Law Enforcement

Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT across two blockchain addresses on April 23, 2026, acting on information shared by U.S. authorities tied to unlawful conduct. Key Takeaways: Tether froze $344 million in USDT on April 23, 2026, in coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement. Tether has supported over 2,300 global cases, freezing […]

Strait of Hormuz traffic halted amid US-Israel-Iran conflict

The halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global economic instability and heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting naval strategies. The post Strait of Hormuz traffic halted amid US-Israel-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tether Freezes $344 Million USDT on Tron in OFAC Coordination

Tether froze $344 million in USDT (USDT) across two Tron wallets in coordination with the Office of Foreign Assets Control and U.S. law enforcement, the company confirmed on April 23. The action targets addresses flagged for activity tied to sanctions evasion and criminal networks. It represents Tether’s largest single enforcement action to date. Freeze Tied […]

Iran turns to foreign militias amid fears of renewed protests

Iran’s reliance on foreign militias highlights internal security challenges, signaling potential instability despite low market odds of regime change. The post Iran turns to foreign militias amid fears of renewed protests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.