August 25, 2026 – Block Stream Media

US Treasury targets Iran’s crypto sector in sanctions push

Adam Forsyth36 minutes ago06 mins

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched Operation Economic Outcast to target Iran’s international financial links, including cryptocurrency activity that American officials say supports sanctions evasion and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Summary Operation Economic Outcast covers cryptocurrency, technology, gold, aviation, shipping and other financial channels. OFAC can sanction people operating in Iran’s crypto sector, regardless…

Grayscale Research Says Bitcoin’s Current Price May Be a Favorable Entry Point for Long-Term Investors

Phil Roberts41 minutes ago05 mins

Bitcoin has surged back toward $80,000, gaining roughly 24% over the past week and breaking out of a six-week trading range. The rally has renewed investor interest, but Grayscale Research believes the current price may still offer a favorable entry point for long-term investors. Bitcoin rose more than 1% on August 24 to above $78,330,…

Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes

Abigail Avery48 minutes ago03 mins

When Apple announced price hikes across many of its product lines earlier this summer, there was one product that was noticeably absent: the iPhone. But, just like it did with the MacBook and iPad, it appears that Apple will soon be raising prices on the iPhone, too. It looks like the tech giant was just…

Bessent Warns Foreign Nations to Sever Iranian Digital Asset Ties

Joseph Rees49 minutes ago03 mins

Key Takeaways The U.S. launched Operation Economic Outcast to cripple Iran’s economy by heavily targeting its digital assets. The Treasury sanctioned an Iranian cyber group for crypto heists and threatened to cut off global enablers. Countries like China and Russia face strict deadlines to stop Iran-related activities or risk U.S. sanctions. U.S. Treasury Targets Iranian…

Zcash (ZEC) Explodes to an 8-Year High, But an Analyst Warns of a Major Crash

Adam Forsyth2 hours ago03 mins

“You might not like this, but the real value of ZEC lies below $500,” one market observer stated. ZEC is one of the best-performing top 100 cryptocurrencies over the past week, with its price surging by nearly 65%. And while many market observers believe the bulls aren’t done yet, one analyst warned that a…

The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe

Abigail Avery2 hours ago03 mins

It is the summer of salmonella, it seems. Multiple overlapping salmonella outbreaks now sprawl across at least 30 states as of late August, even as cases of prodigious-poop-causing parasite cyclospora seem to be receding. Hundreds have been sickened, and simultaneous recalls are in effect for products as diverse as eggs, granola, jalapeño peppers, greens powders,…

Coinbase tokenized stocks go live on Base with 1:1 backing

Adam Forsyth3 hours ago07 mins

Coinbase has brought four 1:1-backed U.S. stock products to Base, allowing eligible non-U.S. investors to trade Apple, NVIDIA, Meta and Alphabet exposure around the clock. Summary Four Coinbase tokenized stocks have launched on Base under the network’s B20 standard. Each token represents a beneficial interest in a real share held in segregated regulated custody. Eligible…

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B

Abigail Avery3 hours ago03 mins

Oura, the smart ring maker, with offices in San Francisco and Finland, is reportedly planning to raise up to $3 billion as soon as next month in a U.S. IPO that values the more than 900-person company at [spits out coffee] north of $16 billion, according to Bloomberg. The outlet adds that investors are expected…

Tether CEO Says USDT Drives Trade Across Emerging Markets

Joseph Rees3 hours ago02 mins

Key Takeaways Developing economies increasingly rely on USDT for commerce and hedging against failing local currencies. Reports indicate Venezuela used stablecoins for oil exports, while Bolivia evaluates legal integration. This widespread adoption has propelled Tether’s market capitalization past the $180 billion mark. Tether Highlights Developing Countries’ Heavy Reliance on USDT Stablecoins have become a key…