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U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Behind Critical Infrastructure Breaches
U.S. Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian cyber actors in response to attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.
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Why XRP Is Skyrocketing This Week
XRP is surging this week due to a strong bullish backdrop for the broader cryptocurrency market. The crypto market is surging thanks to a combination of political and macroeconomic catalysts, including the Clarity Act and an unexpected announcement from the U.S. Treasury.
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Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November
Bitcoin has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months, a potential signal that its broader downtrend is losing momentum. The move came as Bitcoin climbed to nearly $73,000 on Thursday, according to TradingView data.
The Ibex Moves Away from 19,900 Points as Oil Prices Rise Again
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The Ibex Moves Away from 19,900 Points as Oil Prices Rise Again
The Ibex 35 index in Spain has moved away from 19,900 points despite a 2% rise in oil prices. The US Treasury has intervened to calm investor nerves and prevent a further decline in bond prices.
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Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K
Bitcoin's price surged towards $72,000, triggering over $3.1 billion in crypto short liquidations across two days. This rally was fueled by a US Treasury liquidity intervention, prompting significant profit-taking by short-term Bitcoin holders.
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US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation
The US Department of the Treasury is moving fast with crypto regulation, asking for public comment on the proposed rule for the GENIUS Act, which provides clarity to industry regarding who needs a license to issue a stablecoin.
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U.S. Treasury Department Proposes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rule
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a rule to implement the GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers, marking a significant milestone in the process to put U.S. stablecoin regulations in place.
cointelegraph.com
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
Tyler Williams, a senior US Treasury official overseeing digital asset policy, has left the department. He was a key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda.
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Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
Japan and the US have confirmed a rare, coordinated yen-buying intervention to halt the Japanese currency's slide to 40-year lows. The joint intervention underscores both countries' resolve to prevent global spillovers from a sell-off in the yen and Japanese government bo…
Yen surges to lower 157 versus dollar after Japan authorities step in
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Yen surges to lower 157 versus dollar after Japan authorities step in
The Japanese yen briefly surged to the lower 157 level against the U.S. dollar in New York on Friday, with Japanese government sources confirming a yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention by currency authorities.
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Washington Intervenes to Support the Japanese Yen for the First Time Since 2011
The US Treasury Department has intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen for the first time since 2011, in coordination with Tokyo. The move aims to stabilize the yen, which has been declining to levels not seen in over four decades.
Bessent and the Fed help Japan reverse months of yen losses
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Bessent and the Fed help Japan reverse months of yen losses
The U.S. Treasury intervened to support the yen through outright purchases, joining Japan in its efforts to boost the currency from near 40-year lows.
US Treasury intervenes to support yen through purchases - FT
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US Treasury intervenes to support yen through purchases - FT
The US Treasury intervened in currency markets by purchasing yen, joining Japan's efforts to support the currency from near four-decade lows. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York sold euros and purchased yen on behalf of the Treasury, according to the Financial Times.
Exclusive-Bessent’s ’to do’ list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
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Exclusive-Bessent’s ’to do’ list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'to-do' list during a cabinet meeting at Camp David shows he is contemplating U.S. purchases of $5 billion to $10 billion worth of Japanese yen.
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Tether earns $1.5B in Q2 as US Treasury holdings fuel profits
Tether, the stablecoin issuer, reported a net operating profit of $1.5 billion for the second quarter, driven primarily by interest earned on US Treasury holdings and repurchase agreements.
US Treasury informed banks that it may intervene in yen, source says
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US Treasury informed banks that it may intervene in yen, source says
The US Treasury has informed banks that it may intervene in the yen market on Friday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The notice to banks, channeled through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, comes a day after Japanese authorities stepped in to prop up …
US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
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US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
The US Treasury Department said no major US trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025. However, 10 leading trading partners remain on a list for enhanced monitoring of their foreign exchange practices.
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US Treasury Freezes $131 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned multiple cryptocurrency wallets tied to Iran's Central Bank and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. As a result, stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen over $131 million across four addresses on the Tron bl…