The Washington Post: Russia provides Iran with U.S. military positioning information, indirectly intervening in the Middle East conflict

U.S. sanctions Cambodian officials’ billion-dollar scam resort! Tether freezes more than $344 million in USDT

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Justice have recently launched a joint law enforcement action targeting “pig butchering” romance scams involving cryptocurrencies that have become increasingly rampant in Southeast Asia. In an official announcement, the government has imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 individuals and entities within his criminal network, accusing them of using political influence and their network of casino compounds to shelter large-scale fraud and human trafficking activities. Estimates indicate that these scam operations have led to losses for U.S. residents of as much as $10 billion in a single year. In conjunction with this crackdown, the stablecoin issuer Rether has also frozen more than $344 million in digital assets involved in the case. Romance “Pig Butchering” scams: U.S. residents lose over $10 billion in a single year In recent years, multinational criminal organizations based in Southeast Asia have made extensive use of the scam method known as “Pig Butchering.” Scammers will, through social media or messaging apps, spend months

US Government Operating Bitcoin Node Without Mining, Admiral Indicates

A senior admiral has indicated that the US Government is actively operating a node on the Bitcoin network while deliberately avoiding participation in mining activities. The disclosure suggests that authorities are taking a more involved role in blockchain infrastructure for oversight and

Bitcoin Stalls at $77.8K Amid Japan Inflation Surge and Iran War Tensions

Gate News message, April 24 — Crypto markets weakened on Friday as Bitcoin hovered near $77,800 and Ethereum fell to $2,300 with a 24-hour decline of 0.8%. The uptrend that began Wednesday from $65,000 has visibly slowed, with Ethereum underperforming Bitcoin. Market pressure stems from Japan's Mar

Trump ordered the sinking of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bitcoin’s rebound momentum weakened to 78k

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 24, announcing that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks. On the same day, he also ordered the U.S. Navy to “sink any vessel currently laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz,” and instructed the military to carry out mine-clearing operations with “three times the force.” Brent crude spot prices have returned above $100, and Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 under pressure and consolidating.

Belarus Approves Crypto Banks to Support 26 Cryptocurrencies and 11 Business Categories

Gate News message, April 24 — Belarus will allow crypto banks to support 26 cryptocurrencies and offer 11 types of services, according to Alexander Egorov, First Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Belarus, speaking at the Digital Banking 2026 conference. The supported cryptocurrencies include m

U.S.-Iran talks hit a deadlock, oil prices rise, and Bitcoin holds steady at 78K

U.S.-Iran talks have again fallen into a stalemate, and geopolitical tensions have pushed up oil prices; Brent is over $105 and WTI is near $97. The U.S. says it will open fire if the Strait of Hormuz is hit by a “Bure” missile. Iran’s parliamentary speaker withdraws from the negotiating team, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tightens its control, which has raised concerns from outside observers. Bitcoin is trading steadily and has stabilized above 78K; spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, and spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded net inflows for nine consecutive days. The Fear & Greed Index has declined, but it still leans optimistic; financing rates have turned slightly negative, and leverage has not grown significantly.