36 stories about Treasury from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 12, 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is targeting about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency and knows where the funds are. Reports say a seizure or freeze could happen this week, but they do not identify the crypto asset or explain the legal and technical steps involved.
The U.S. Treasury Department has exposed a Hamas-linked fundraising network that raised over $2 million through crypto transactions, disguised as humanitarian charities. The crackdown highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies in illicit activities, with hundreds of thousands sent in crypto.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is targeting the $13 trillion corporate treasury market, with plans to expand into Europe under the MiCA regulatory framework. The stablecoin has already seen significant growth, driven by payments and capital markets, with a current market cap of $2.4 billion.
The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, transferred 4,800 BTC ($377M) to Coinbase Prime this week. This represents over 29% of its reported Bitcoin holdings. The move raises questions about potential sales or trading strategies.
Franklin Templeton, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has listed its tokenized money market fund on Hong Kong's HashKey exchange. This marks a significant step in bringing traditional finance onto blockchain platforms.
XRP's price has surged 50% this week, its biggest gain since November 2024. The rally is fueled by hopes of 'curve control' after the U.S. Treasury announced a buyback program.
A subtle change in Treasury buybacks pulled long-term yields down from 19-year highs, sparking a record short squeeze and pushing Bitcoin to nearly $80,000 in days. Analysts clarify this isn't quantitative easing (QE), but it had a similar market impact.
Bitcoin surged 6% to $68,000, wiping out $1.4 billion in short positions. The rally followed the U.S. Treasury's decision to double its bond buybacks, which boosted risk appetite across markets.
The US Treasury has proposed rules that would restrict which platforms can sell stablecoins to Americans starting in 2027, aiming to increase oversight of the growing stablecoin market.
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, is launching a U.S. bitcoin treasury company through a $135 million nanocap deal. The company is contributing 2,100 bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash to the new venture, called Metaplanet USA.
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed rules to define key terms and jurisdictions for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, a law passed by Congress last year. The proposal seeks to clarify which federal agencies oversee stablecoins and what qualifies as a stablecoin, with a 60-day public comment period before finalization.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges, accusing them of laundering millions for Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The exchanges are based in Georgia, the UAE, and Iran.
Yields on Bitcoin futures have fallen below those of two-year U.S. Treasury notes, a sign of a maturing market. This shift could impact arbitrage opportunities and investor strategies in the crypto space.
Falling share prices, debt obligations, and difficult market conditions are forcing former Bitcoin-accumulating public companies to sell their holdings, repay debt, and restructure operations, with some pivoting to AI investments.
Zhibao, a Shanghai-based insurance-tech company, plans to raise $220 million by selling new shares directly for bitcoin. This move would make it the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold bitcoin as a treasury reserve.
The U.S. Treasury has frozen a $130 million crypto wallet tied to Iran’s IRGC. This is part of a broader effort to track and seize assets linked to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
Backed by Dragonfly, FirstMark and Coinbase Ventures, Velocity has raised $38 million to expand its software that helps businesses integrate stablecoins into treasury and payment workflows.
Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital said it sold 1,400 Bitcoin since May to help fuel an AI data center deal, legal bills, and other expenses.
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has bought an additional $170 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC. This makes it the world's third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder.
Tradeweb has executed a real-time transaction of a tokenized US Treasury using the Canton Network. Franklin Templeton transferred the token to Virtu Financial, settling it against USDCx, a stablecoin.
Theo, an onchain capital markets platform, allocated $20 million to Fidelity International's tokenized liquidity fund. This marks the first crypto-native investment in the fund, underscoring growing institutional interest in tokenized Treasury products.
Five publicly traded companies now hold significant amounts of Solana (SOL) as part of their treasuries. This trend signals growing institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency.