Stablecoin fintech KAST appoints former SEC advisor to lead policy communications

KAST said Stephanie Allen will bolster KAST's public profile and reputation among policymakers, thought leaders, and media....
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The US Treasury seized nearly $500 million in Iranian cryptocurrency assets, surpassing the previously disclosed $344 million figure. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure as part of Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran's financial infrastructure including crypto wallets and Tether's stablecoin holdings. The campaign intensifies economic pressure on Tehran amid currency crisis and broader sanctions targeting Iran's banking, shipping, and missile sectors.

South Korea’s Shinhan Card taps Solana to test real-world stablecoin payments
Shinhan Card signed a deal with Solana Foundation to expand stablecoin payment tests and explore non-custodial wallets and DeFi-based services....

Australia draft payments vision eyes stablecoin interoperability
A draft vision for Australia’s domestic payments system says stablecoins and tokenized fiat currency could reshape how money moves across future rails....