The recently released “Epstein Files” have once again thrown the cryptocurrency world into the spotlight, revealing that Jeffrey Epstein — notorious financier and convicted sex offender — maintained connections with some of Bitcoin’s earliest pioneers.

In an unprecedented escalation of its financial pressure campaign against Tehran, the United States has imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges accused of facilitating transactions for Iranian entities under international embargo.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has publicly escalated his praise for U.S. President Donald Trump while criticizing former President Joe Biden’s handling of the crypto sector, a move widely interpreted as a strategic political pivot following Caroline Ellison’s release from federal custody.

An Abu Dhabi-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to acquire half of World Liberty Financial (WLFI)-a cryptocurrency startup linked to U.S. President Donald Trump-in a $500 million deal completed just days before Trump returned to the White House, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday released a much-anticipated discussion draft of its portion of a sweeping bill that would overhaul how cryptocurrencies are regulated, inching the chamber closer to advancing the legislation.

Fidelity is launching its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar, on the Ethereum blockchain, backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries. The move shows large financial firms are becoming more open to using public blockchains for payments and settlement.

Coinbase has launched its prediction markets across all 50 U.S. states, allowing users to trade on outcomes in politics, sports, culture, and the economy. The feature is powered through a partnership with Kalshi, with trades starting at $1 and fully integrated into users’ existing accounts.

Prediction market heavyweight Kalshi is pushing deeper into the heart of U.S. politics, announcing plans to open a Washington, D.C. office and recruit seasoned policy insiders from both sides of the aisle.

Coinbase is taking another step toward turning stablecoins into a core business tool, quietly beginning backend testing of Flipcash’s upcoming USDF token as part of its new “Coinbase Custom Stablecoins” initiative.

TikTok settled a lawsuit with a 19-year-old who claimed the app caused addiction and mental health issues, just hours before her trial was set to start in Los Angeles. Snap also settled earlier, while cases against Meta and YouTube will continue.