Shipping businesses thinking about using cryptocurrency to pay fees for passing through Iranian waters could be walking into a legal trap. Experts warn that such payments might count as illegal support for a sanctioned government, putting companies in violation of tough US and international laws. Th
Iran may start charging oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is very important because it carries about one‑fifth of the world’s crude oil. The country wants to keep control over this narrow channel and use it as leverage in its dealings with other natio
Polygon, a well-known name in the crypto space, isn’t just another company chasing the next big crypto trend. It’s making a bold move to turn its blockchain technology into a real alternative for everyday payments. Right now, the company is in talks to raise $100 million—not for another flashy crypt
Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz now face a new rule: pay the toll in crypto or wait. Iran’s move comes as global oil shipping faces fresh pressure points. Instead of traditional bank transfers, tankers must send details of their cargo ahead of time. Iranian authorities then calculate a fee
A few years back, everyone noticed how AI chatbots suddenly popped up everywhere. But something just as big was happening in money—only no one really saw it. Behind the scenes, the pipes that move cash around the world started shifting from old bank systems to new digital tunnels. These tunnels don’
Ant Digital Technologies, a part of the big Chinese company Ant Group, has launched a fresh platform called Anvita that lets software programs instead of people handle crypto deals. The idea is to create an “agent‑to‑agent economy” where bots own assets, trade, and pay without human hands. Anvita
A city official who led a major community program was charged with using public funds to host high‑profile gatherings and promote her own projects. The chief of the Human Rights Commission received an annual salary of $350, 000 while overseeing a $120 million initiative designed to help Black reside
The rise of robot‑guided surgery is striking, even though clear proof that it outperforms older methods like laparoscopy is still thin. Surgeons are increasingly choosing robotic tools, often driven by financial incentives and the allure of cutting‑edge technology. Studies show that hospitals rec
Ripple has launched a new security program that uses artificial intelligence to protect the XRP Ledger as it prepares for wider use in global payments and tokenized assets. The upgrade comes after the network has handled billions of transactions over more than ten years, and it aims to keep the syst
Nexi announced that Mingrone will take over from long‑time chief Paolo Bertoluzzo after a decade at the helm. The change comes as the company wrestles with falling stock value and fresh competition in payments. Investors saw a short‑term hit to the share price, but analysts note that a fresh l
