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August 25, 2026

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🕌 US broadens Iran sanctions to include digital asset sector
🇹🇭 SEC opens consultation on Thai crypto ETF regulations
🏦 Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin
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US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments

The US Treasury has expanded sanctions to cover Iran’s entire digital asset sector, alleging that a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in cryptocurrency payments to facilitate Iranian oil sales on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This sector-wide determination allows OFAC to sanction any foreign individual or company operating in or providing services to Iran’s digital asset industry, marking a significant escalation beyond previous targeted actions against specific exchanges.

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Thailand moves closer to Bitcoin, Ether ETFs with draft rules

Thailand’s securities regulator has moved forward with draft rules for locally listed spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, opening consultations on the framework and on qualifications for foreign digital asset custodians. The initial phase would allow passive ETFs tracking only BTC or ETH on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, with onshore custodians as the primary providers, though foreign custodians may be permitted when necessary. Public feedback on both proposals is open until Sept. 20.

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Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) has become the first bank authorized to distribute HKDAP, a regulated Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorpoint Financial, expanding the stablecoin’s access into conventional banking. The bank plans to introduce HKDAP-based subscriptions and settlements for tokenized money market funds in the fourth quarter, and will also use the stablecoin for intragroup settlements and cross-border payments with eligible institutional clients. This milestone follows Anchorpoint receiving Hong Kong’s first stablecoin issuer license in April 2025 under the new Stablecoins Ordinance, with Standard Chartered being Anchorpoint’s largest shareholder.

Bitcoin price hits $80K as 24-hour crypto short liquidations pass $220M

Bitcoin jumped past $80,000 on Monday for the first time since May, following a strong rally that pushed prices up 3% in a single day. The surge triggered $220 million in crypto short liquidations over 24 hours, as traders who bet on a price drop were caught off guard. Bitcoin is now up 25% month-to-date, marking its best August performance since 2017.

Despite the bullish momentum, analysts warn the market still faces a critical test. The price achieved its first weekly close above the 50-week exponential moving average since November, but some traders caution that bearish history could still repeat. A potential pullback could see support near $76,700, with the risk of a final capitulation to new lows emerging in the coming months.