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25 Apr 2026, 19:31
XRP sees $34.94 million withdrawn as price hits $1.43
🚨 $34.94 million in XRP was withdrawn from exchanges in one day. XRP price remains steady at $1.43 with potential for 30% upside. Continue Reading: XRP sees $34.94 million withdrawn as price hits $1.43 The post XRP sees $34.94 million withdrawn as price hits $1.43 appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
25 Apr 2026, 19:30
STABLE’s 52% price uptick is fading fast – THIS signal returns to range lows
The liquidation heatmap and the range formation suggested that the recent gains could slip from the bulls' grasp.
25 Apr 2026, 19:30
Iran’s Crypto Lifeline Hit As US Freezes $344 Million In Funds
Iran had already begun collecting crypto payments from ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz when US authorities moved to cut off the money. On Friday, the Treasury Department announced it had frozen over $340 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iranian military and political groups — the same amount stablecoin issuer Tether had quietly locked down just 24 hours earlier. Bitcoin Tolls At A Global Chokepoint Reports say Iran had been charging vessels in Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz , one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes for oil and other cargo. Reports disclose that Iran had already banked revenue from those crypto tolls. The move came amid an ongoing standoff over the strait, where Iranian forces reportedly attacked three ships and US naval forces established a blockade. US President Donald Trump said this week that the US and Iran had reached a ceasefire agreement. But tensions on the water tell a different story. The attacks on commercial ships and the US blockade suggest the situation remains far from settled. Under Economic Fury, @USTreasury will continue to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is sanctioning multiple wallets tied to Iran — resulting in the freeze of $344 million in… — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) April 24, 2026 Treasury Moves Against Iranian Wallets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted Friday on X that the Office of Foreign Assets Control had sanctioned two cryptocurrency addresses on the Tron blockchain. The wallets, officials said, were connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hizballah. Combined, they held $344 million. “We will follow the money that Tehran is desperately attempting to move outside of the country and target all financial lifelines tied to the regime,” Bessent said. The freeze, he added, was part of a broader effort to “systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds.” The announcement came one day after Tether disclosed that it had frozen over $344 million of its USDt stablecoin at the request of US law enforcement. At the time, the company cited “activity tied to unlawful conduct” but did not name Iran. Treasury’s Friday notice made the connection explicit. The US and Israel had launched joint airstrikes against Iran back in late February. Since then, American financial pressure on Tehran has intensified across both traditional and crypto markets. Crypto’s Limits As A Sanctions Workaround Iran’s attempt to use cryptocurrency as a financial workaround ran into a hard wall. The Tron addresses flagged by OFAC now appear on the agency’s Specially Designated Nationals list, effectively making them off-limits for any US person or entity to deal with. The episode shows how Iran’s crypto lifeline, including the $344 million frozen across those two Tron wallets, can still be disrupted through centralized stablecoin issuers willing to act on law enforcement requests. Tether’s compliance with the US request happened before the public sanctions notice was even issued. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
25 Apr 2026, 19:30
Five Major DeFi Protocols Ask Arbitrum DAO to Free 30,765 ETH Locked After rsETH Bridge Bug
A coalition of five DeFi protocols filed a Constitutional AIP on the Arbitrum governance forum on April 25, asking the Arbitrum DAO to release 30,765.67 ETH frozen after the April 18 KelpDAO exploit. Key Takeaways: Aave Labs, KelpDAO, and three other protocols filed a Constitutional AIP on April 25 to release 30,765.67 ETH frozen by
25 Apr 2026, 19:30
Chainlink sees sustained whale demand: Will LINK tap the $9.6 liquidity?
Chainlink compressed below $9.60 as accumulation grew and liquidity sat above price.
25 Apr 2026, 19:30
Binance to address Kenyans' frustrations over account freezes at the request of Kenyan law enforcement authorities
Have you been to Kenya? Are you familiar with Kenyans on the streets and online get-togethers? Whatever Kenyans want, they demonstrate, threaten to abandon, and have global trending hashtags to that effect. This time around, the round-up was sent to Binance after freezing several crypto accounts. And Binance has responded. According to reports, the leading crypto exchange is set to address Kenyans next week. The exchange has already confirmed that it will host a live X Spaces session next week in partnership with the AML Association of Kenya. Binance prepares to face Kenyan’s next week According to a statement by comedian Eddie Butita, Binance will go live on X Spaces with the AML Association of Kenya to clarify the facts and address compliance concerns. Next week, Binance will go live on X Spaces with the AML Association of Kenya to clarify the facts and address concerns around compliance. More details to follow. @binance @BinanceAfrica pic.twitter.com/i8VcGU8JEI — Eddie Butita OGW (@eddiebutita) April 25, 2026 So how did we get here? As earlier reported by Cryptopolitan , Kenyan crypto traders voiced frustration after months of restricted access to funds on Binance. The exchange’s compliance with directives from law enforcement agencies sparked discussions about customer rights, regulation, and overreach. According to affected traders, their Binance accounts have been frozen for more than 2 months at the behest of DCI, with no charges laid, no court order issued, and no timetable for resolving the matter. “No complainant identified. No formal charges. No timeline given,” the trader posted on X. “Funds remain inaccessible. Meanwhile, real life doesn’t pause. Bills are piling up. Debt is growing.” The public mood has soured significantly, with a boycott gaining steam under the hashtag #BinanceUnmasked. These actions coincide with developments in the country’s legal context, such as the 2025 Virtual Assets Service Provider Act, as well as changes to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, which classify cryptocurrency platforms as reporting entities. Binance argues that it works with local law enforcement agencies, as such measures are consistent with existing regulations. What this means for Kenya’s crypto ecosystem Kenya ranks among the most dynamic and active countries in Africa for crypto activities. Millions of users use platforms such as Binance to make transactions and remittances, and to save money. The current tensions highlight the growing pains of rapid adoption and the need to meet stricter oversight. The comments under Eddie Bututa’s X post are negative at this point. Binance’s partnership with the Kenyan authorities has scarred its reputation among traders. The National Treasury also mentioned that the submissions of all the interested parties regarding the Draft VASP Regulations 2026 have been received. This will set the ball rolling for the completion of the entire process. It is pertinent to mention here that the Draft VASP Regulations are meant to bring into effect the provisions of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act passed in the year 2025. Some of the major recommendations in this regard include imposing strict capital requirements, which could be as high as Ksh 500 million for stablecoin issuers; stringent AML/CFT and consumer protection guidelines; asset isolation; and restrictions on market manipulation. Supervision of the entities is to be carried out through collaboration between the CBK and the CMA. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
