Crypto Reckoning? US Banks Urge Stricter AML And Sanctions Rules–Industry Pushes Back

A renewed push to tighten anti–money laundering (AML) and sanctions requirements in the United States has sparked a fresh debate between traditional banking advocates and crypto policy leaders.  The latest round of attention comes from the Washington, DC-based Bank Policy Institute (BPI), which released a new report titled “Time for a Reckoning on AML and […]

Stratosphere and Strategic Investors Acquire 70% Stake in Potion Alpha

Miami, United States, April 25th, 2026, Chainwire Potion Alpha, one of the largest trading communities in crypto with over 110,000 members, has announced a full-scale relaunch under new leadership and investment led by Stratosphere, with additional investment from Mac (@MacnBTC) and other stakeholders. At its peak, Potion Alpha operated one of the most commercially successful […]

Iran leadership infighting stalls US diplomatic progress

Iran’s internal discord hampers US diplomacy, potentially delaying peace efforts and impacting geopolitical stability in the region. The post Iran leadership infighting stalls US diplomatic progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments

The European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of the digital euro in payment use cases. These partnerships will insert the digital euro into their existing payment systems. Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo […]