Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s 
privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC 
following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against 
Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes 
$12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi Contracts The frozen address, 
0xe978F22157048E5DB8E5d07971376e86671672B2, […]

Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes $12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi Contracts The frozen address, 0xe978F22157048E5DB8E5d07971376e86671672B2, &#8230;

Zama Users Lose Access to $12.6M USDC After Circle Executes Court-Ordered Blacklist

Iran&#8217;s control over the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, 
impacting global oil markets and maritime navigation freedom.
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Iran&#8217;s control over the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and maritime navigation freedom. The post Iran advances control over Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran advances control over Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings

Bitcoin ATMs were (and still are) the most tangible and literal implementation 
of crypto. They turned the process of buying and selling crypto from an 
abstract act done on a screen and moved it into the real world, enabling 
people to buy Bitcoin without verification, a bank account, or any real 
understanding of how custody […]
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shutting the door appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin ATMs were (and still are) the most tangible and literal implementation of crypto. They turned the process of buying and selling crypto from an abstract act done on a screen and moved it into the real world, enabling people to buy Bitcoin without verification, a bank account, or any real understanding of how custody &#8230;

Bitcoin ATMs were crypto’s street-corner bank. Now regulators are shutting the door

High-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation may erode shareholder value, 
increase regulatory scrutiny, and amplify market volatility.
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accumulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

High-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation may erode shareholder value, increase regulatory scrutiny, and amplify market volatility. The post Crypto treasury firms pursue high-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto treasury firms pursue high-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation

The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked 
cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 
2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. 
Operation Economic Fury: Scott Bessent Says U.S. Seized $1B in Iranian Crypto, 
Wallets Grabbed Without Warning Bessent made the disclosure during a live 
interview with […]

The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. Operation Economic Fury: Scott Bessent Says U.S. Seized $1B in Iranian Crypto, Wallets Grabbed Without Warning Bessent made the disclosure during a live interview with &#8230;

Treasury Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto, Scott Bessent Confirms at Reagan Forum

The case highlights the critical need for investor vigilance and regulatory 
scrutiny in the rapidly evolving crypto and AI investment landscape.
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The case highlights the critical need for investor vigilance and regulatory scrutiny in the rapidly evolving crypto and AI investment landscape. The post SEC charges Nathan Fuller with $12.3M crypto fraud using fake AI trading bots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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