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Nearly $1 Billion In Iranian Crypto Falls Into US HandsSome Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties with European allies, and targeting cryptocurrency holdings. Bessent spoke about the effort at the Reagan National Economic Forum, describing the operation as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran financially. The $1 billion disclosure is roughly double the $500 million the Treasury Department announced in late April, and far above the $344 million figure that was made public earlier that same month. The numbers have been climbing fast. A Regime Under Pressure Iran’s financial situation, according to Bessent, has grown increasingly dire. He said inflation inside the country has likely surpassed 200%, food vouchers are being handed out, the internet has been shut down, and between 40 and 50% of Iranian troops are not receiving their pay. 💴🔺 U.S. announces it has seized $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that U.S. authorities have seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian digital assets as part of sanctions enforcement against Tehran.  The figure… — Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) May 29, 2026 Before the US stepped in, Bessent said the regime had been drawing $400 to $500 million a month and splitting it among roughly 80 leaders. That flow of money has since been disrupted, he said. The treasury secretary also touched on ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying the talks are complicated by a fractured leadership structure following strikes by the US and Israel on senior regime figures. The military campaign has been running for five and a half to six weeks, he said. Iran’s Bitcoin Gambit Even as its assets are being seized abroad, Iran has been exploring ways to use cryptocurrency to generate new income. Reports say the country has been weighing a platform called Hormuz Safe, which would sell digital marine insurance paid in Bitcoin to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Enter Freefall If This Level Cracks: Analyst According to a state document cited by Fars News Agency, an outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the scheme could bring in over $10 billion. Whether that plan gains traction remains unclear. What is clear is that Iran is losing ground fast — its cash pipelines cut, its digital wallets emptied, and its leadership scrambling to find new ways to keep money flowing in. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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How Bitcoin will price Trump’s claim that Hormuz could reopen this weekendBitcoin briefly recovered the $74,000 zone on May 29, absorbing a geopolitical signal that oil futures, ETF desks, and US equity traders won't fully process until Monday. President Donald Trump said he would make a “final determination” on an Iran deal that would require the Strait of Hormuz to reopen for unrestricted traffic, with mines […] The post How Bitcoin will price Trump’s claim that Hormuz could reopen this weekend appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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US maintains hardline stance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensionsThe US's firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz may prolong geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil trade and diplomatic relations. The post US maintains hardline stance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Iranian parliament set to approve bill asserting sovereignty over Strait of HormuzIran's legal control over the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, impact global oil prices, and boost crypto's role in trade. The post Iranian parliament set to approve bill asserting sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Adam Back Flags Key Signal: Bitcoin 200-Week MA Crosses $61KAdam Back points to growing Bitcoin strength as key indicator quietly crosses $61,000.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see record 10-day outflow streak, analyst calls it ‘contrarian indicator’Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a record 10-day outflow streak totaling nearly $3 billion, while Ether ETFs bled for 14 consecutive sessions.
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US enforces strict blockade on Iranian ports, impacting Strait of Hormuz trafficThe blockade exacerbates geopolitical tensions, disrupts global shipping routes, and heightens economic uncertainty in the region. The post US enforces strict blockade on Iranian ports, impacting Strait of Hormuz traffic appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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BitMine Extends Ethereum Buying Spree With Another $50 MillionBitMine has made another Ethereum purchase despite the weak market condition, expanding its Ethereum treasury with another $50 million worth of tokens.
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British Maritime Authority warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid tensionsHeightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil markets and increase military presence, impacting international trade stability. The post British Maritime Authority warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Iran missile strike injures five US personnel at Kuwait base, rattling crypto markets already on edgeThe missile strike exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing markets and influencing crypto's role as a safe-haven asset. The post Iran missile strike injures five US personnel at Kuwait base, rattling crypto markets already on edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Tim Queeney: Rope’s strength comes from friction and the helix effect, its pivotal role in early societies, and the demand for real assets in modern technology | Odd LotsRope's historical role in maritime industries underscores its foundational impact on human development and technological progress. The post Tim Queeney: Rope’s strength comes from friction and the helix effect, its pivotal role in early societies, and the demand for real assets in modern technology | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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XRP Whale Vs. Retail Spread Just Hit A 2-Year Low, What This MeansXRP is sending out an interesting on-chain signal at a time when its price is still struggling to build a convincing recovery above $1.3. A closely monitored on-chain metric tracking the behavioral gap between XRP’s largest holders and its retail base has collapsed to its lowest reading in more than two years. The data, sourced from blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, points to a structural shift in how XRP is flowing out of Binance, with the Binance Whale vs. Retail Spread for XRP falling to 88.3%, its lowest level in more than two years. XRP Whale Vs. Retail Spread Hits A 2-Year Low The spread between whale and retail outflows on Binance has dropped to 88.3%, its lowest point since May 2024, and notably, it is the second time this level has been tested within the same month. Related Reading: Pundit Says The Clock Is Ticking For XRP, Here’s What To Know The Binance Whale vs. Retail Spread tracks the gap between large XRP outflows and smaller retail-sized outflows on Binance. Based on CryptoQuant’s model, whale activity refers to XRP outflow bands above 10,000 XRP, and retail activity refers to smaller outflow bands below 10,000 XRP. A high spread means whales are dominating exchange withdrawals by a wide margin, while a falling spread shows that the difference between large holders and smaller traders is becoming less extreme. The current reading sits near the bottom of the chart’s two-year range, which makes it a notable change in XRP’s market structure. As it stands, the reading is at 88.3%. Notably, this reading means that the spread is still positive, so whales are the larger force in Binance XRP outflows. However, the chart shows a clear decline from the 92% to 94% region that appeared during several points in late 2025 and early 2026. Why The Drop Could Be A Signal A falling whale-retail spread can be interpreted in two ways. The first interpretation is that whale dominance is cooling down. In that case, large holders may no longer be removing XRP from Binance with force. That would make the signal less immediately bullish, especially because the XRP price has continued to fall lower since its peak price of $3.65 in July 2025. Related Reading: Key Volume Signals Are Driving XRP Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty The second interpretation is that retail participation is rising at the same time that whale activity is becoming less aggressive. As noted by an XRP commentator account known as BankXRP on the social media platform X, this low reading is historically a precursor to major price moves. This trend can be seen in the chart above, where similar downtrends in the whale-retail spread on Binance coincided with the beginning of rallies in January and July 2025. Exchange reserve data shows XRP supply on major trading platforms has been shrinking through the first half of 2026, and the 30-day moving average of whale XRP transfers to Binance fell to levels not seen since 2021. Fewer tokens on exchanges means less immediately available sell-side pressure, which could contribute to a stronger bullish momentum when demand starts to creep back in. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
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Several Americans hurt in missile attack on Kuwaiti air base as Iran ceasefire talks collapseThe repeated attacks on the Kuwaiti air base highlight geopolitical instability, impacting both military operations and crypto market volatility. The post Several Americans hurt in missile attack on Kuwaiti air base as Iran ceasefire talks collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Several Americans hurt in missile attack on Kuwaiti air base as Bitcoin drops below $73KThe repeated attacks on the Kuwaiti air base highlight geopolitical instability, impacting both military operations and crypto market volatility. The post Several Americans hurt in missile attack on Kuwaiti air base as Bitcoin drops below $73K appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Gravity Bridge Loses $5.4 Million in Suspected Signing Key CompromiseGravity Bridge hack drains $5.4M in a suspected signing-key compromise. Attacker still holds 2,102 ETH worth $4.2M. The post Gravity Bridge Loses $5.4 Million in Suspected Signing Key Compromise appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Missile attack on Kuwaiti base escalates US-Iran tensions amid stalled talksThe missile attack exacerbates regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of military escalation in the Gulf. The post Missile attack on Kuwaiti base escalates US-Iran tensions amid stalled talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bitcoin treasury space still has fair share of ‘carnival barkers’: BSTR founderBSTR co-founder Sean Bill says many Bitcoin treasury companies lack the “ability to actually deploy Bitcoin.”
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US blockade of Iranian ports persists despite Trump’s claim of liftThe ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports underscores persistent military tensions, impacting regional stability and global maritime trade. The post US blockade of Iranian ports persists despite Trump’s claim of lift appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Circle Freezes $12.6 Million in Confidential USDC, Exposing Surveillance RisksCircle blacklisted Zama's confidential USDC contract on Ethereum, freezing $12.6 million and halting cUSDC redemptions. The post Circle Freezes $12.6 Million in Confidential USDC, Exposing Surveillance Risks appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Iran accuses US of betraying diplomacy amid Strait of Hormuz tensionsOngoing US-Iran tensions over diplomacy and the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil markets and hinder potential peace negotiations. The post Iran accuses US of betraying diplomacy amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .