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Payments

Is USDT Banned in the EU? The 8 January 2027 Deadline

ESMA gave EU crypto platforms until 8 January 2027 to wind down USDT. What changes if you hold it, and how to get paid in stablecoins now.

5 min read
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Security

Ledger Spy Chip: $93M Stolen Through the Screen

A chip hidden behind the screen of resold Ledger devices read recovery phrases and sent them over LTE. What happened, and what to check now.

5 min read
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Compliance

Sanctioned TRON Addresses: The USDT Trail Goes Back to 2022

OFAC put seven TRON addresses on the SDN list on 30 September. The USDT behind them has moved since 2022. How to check your own exposure.

5 min read
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News

Bitget Hack: Why Only $318K of $387M Got Frozen

Circle and Tether froze 0.08% of the $387M Bitget hack. Why stablecoin freezes miss hackers and hit ordinary holders.

5 min read
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Payments

Crypto Invoice Fraud: One Swapped Address

An attacker swaps one line on an invoice and the money is gone for good. How crypto invoice fraud works — and how to check before you pay.

5 min read
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Compliance

Frozen USDT: How Issuer Blacklists Actually Work

Tether froze $131M in one day. How stablecoin blacklists work, why clean wallets get caught, and what to check before you accept.

5 min read
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Compliance

Crypto Sanctions in 2026: What They Mean for You

OFAC and EU crypto sanctions hit ordinary users too. Here is your real exposure in 2026 and the simple habits that keep your wallet clean.

6 min read
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Guides

Getting Paid in Crypto Without the Frozen-Funds Trap

How freelancers and small businesses can accept USDC and USDT without ending up with tainted or frozen stablecoins, plus a simple payer-screening workflow.

5 min read
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