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US prosecutors are seeking to confiscate $61 million in crypto allegedly tied to an Iranian oil scheme. They claim two Chinese companies used Binance accounts to launder proceeds benefiting Iran’s government and military.
A CLARITY victory could attract Bitcoin buyers, but CryptoSlate says oil prices and real yields may determine whether any recovery lasts, potentially leaving BTC constrained around $76,000.
The U.S. DOJ is seeking to forfeit $61 million in cryptocurrency it says came from Iranian black-market oil sales and was laundered through Binance accounts, Bitcoin Magazine reported.
USDT was reportedly involved in a failed oil trade that cost a Polish energy giant $230 million in late 2023, according to the Financial Times. The transaction links stablecoin use with a major commodity-market deal.
Bitcoin fell back to $77,800 from $79,000 as the Senate prepared to vote on the Clarity Act. CoinDesk also noted rising oil prices, with Brent and WTI among the related market assets.
Bitcoin rose above $79,000 and moved toward $80,000 after Donald Trump suggested the US-Iran war could end. Oil prices fell, with Brent and WTI among the markets affected by the geopolitical developments.
Bitcoin rose above $77,000 as AI safety concerns pressured technology shares. Rising oil prices added to broader market pressure, according to CoinDesk.
Bitcoin may remain vulnerable as rising yields and oil prices shape market sentiment ahead of the U.S. inflation report, according to CoinDesk’s Sept. 11 market preview.
Long-term U.S. Treasury yields rose despite a $6 billion buyback, with persistent debt concerns and higher oil prices continuing to pressure global bond markets, CoinDesk reported.
Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 as markets weigh potentially underpriced macro risks. CryptoSlate points to CPI data, central-bank developments and oil-market moves as factors that could determine whether BTC breaks its current range.
Bitcoin declined as the ECB raised rates and U.S. core PPI eased but stayed elevated. Treasury yields and oil prices also extended their rises, reaching new cycle highs on Thursday.
Bitcoin traded near $78,000 while Brent crude rose above $102 and gold fell below $4,400. Treasury yields climbed further, and technology futures weakened, according to CoinDesk.
Dogecoin fell 5% to lead losses among major cryptocurrencies, while BNB declined about 4% and XRP lost 3%. Bitcoin held the $78,000 level as higher oil prices pushed Treasury yields to their highest since late 2023.
Dogecoin fell 5% to lead losses among major cryptocurrencies, while BNB dropped about 4% and XRP 3%. Bitcoin held the $78,000 level as oil prices pushed Treasury yields to their highest since late 2023.
Prediction markets are favoring higher oil prices after Brent moved above $100. Myriad’s $120 outcome overtook its $55 side in early September, while Polymarket assigns WTI a 59% chance of reaching $100 this month.
Bitcoin reached $79,700 as Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell after Iran strikes. CoinDesk said the cryptocurrency tracked gold more closely than equities during the market move.
Bitcoin is defending its “golden zone” support while the S&P 500 trades in a tight range. An oil shock has revived Fed hike expectations, with Friday’s inflation report due before the September 16 rate decision.
Brent reached $99.46 after reported Saudi energy disruptions, putting oil and inflation in focus ahead of Friday’s August CPI report. CryptoSlate highlighted renewed downside risk for Bitcoin, including a possible move below $80,000.
