Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer company, announced its role in assisting the United States Secret Service (USSS) in freezing $23 million in illicit funds linked to transactions on the Russian-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex. In our previous article, authorities in the U.S., Germany, and Finland collaborated to shut down the exchange accused of laundering money for…

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko discusses Trump’s Bitcoin reserve order, calling for clearer crypto regulations while raising decentralization concerns.

Trump clarifies staffing decisions within federal agencies, reducing Musk’s authority while DOGE faces backlash over rapid cuts and unverified savings.

Nasdaq is in discussions with regulators and market participants about implementing 24-hour, five-day-a-week trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, with a potential launch in the second half of 2026.  Notably, the initiative aims to expand investor access, accommodate global trading demand, and modernize market operations. Addressing Global Investment Demand The move towards extended trading hours…

Authorities in the United States, Germany, and Finland have disrupted Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange accused of facilitating money laundering for transnational criminal networks, including terrorist organizations.  The Justice Department announced the operation, which involved seizing domain names and freezing $26 million in illicit funds. https://twitter.com/DOJCrimDiv/status/1898030839201402882 Garantex Administrators Indicted A federal indictment in the Eastern District of…

“The Aggregated” podcast celebrates its 100th episode, offering insights, debates, and educational content on Web3 and decentralized technologies.

The 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a net outflow of $134.3 million, continuing recurring outflows for crypto investment vehicles.  The Outflow figure sharply contrasts with the $22.1 million inflow recorded by the Bitcoin ETFs the day before.   Bitcoin’s price, which has remained around $86,000 after dipping below $90,000 in recent weeks, reflects the…

Leading Layer 1 blockchain Sui has partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol inspired by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.  The collaboration, announced on March 6, aims to explore blockchain applications and asset integration, marking a step toward expanding decentralized financial solutions. World Liberty Financial Integrates Sui Assets As part…