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US Probes Venezuela Maduro Regime Bitcoin Holdings After Capture

US Probes Venezuela Maduro Regime Bitcoin Holdings After Capture

US authorities are examining potential Bitcoin and cryptocurrency digital assets tied to the former Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela following his capture by American forces earlier this month. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told CoinDesk in a recent interview that several

Iran Begins Accepting Crypto Payments for Ballistic Missiles, Drones, and Warships

Iran Begins Accepting Crypto Payments for Ballistic Missiles, Drones, and Warships

Iran has begun openly offering advanced weapons systems for sale in exchange for cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift as the country seeks payment methods that can evade Western financial restrictions. According to a Financial Times investigation, Iran's Ministry of Defense Export Center, known as Mindex, is actively promoting

US Senate Targets El Salvador with Sanctions Over Human Rights and Bitcoin Concerns

US Senate Targets El Salvador with Sanctions Over Human Rights and Bitcoin Concerns

The U.S. Senate has introduced a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing alleged human rights violations and potential misuse of Bitcoin by El Salvador’s government. Titled the El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025, the bill was presented in June by Senators Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kaine, and

U.S. Bitcoin Miners Encounter Delays as Customs Halt Bitmain Shipments Amid Sanctions Concerns

U.S. Bitcoin Miners Encounter Delays as Customs Halt Bitmain Shipments Amid Sanctions Concerns

Crypto mining in the United States has recently been thrown into disarray as key equipment shipments from Bitmain, one of the world's leading ASIC manufacturers, are being detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This situation has not only put a spotlight on America'