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According to a report by Bijie Network: Bijie Network news, ME News reported that on February 6 (UTC+8), the scale of cryptocurrency usage in Iran significantly expanded last year. Against the backdrop of international sanctions and a restricted financial system, crypto assets—especially stablecoins—have been used more frequently for cross-border transfers and value movement. The US Department of the Treasury and relevant regulatory agencies are closely monitoring on-chain capital flows related to Iran, with a particular focus on whether crypto platforms, stablecoin issuers, and intermediary accounts are inadvertently or deliberately assisting in circumventing traditional banking system restrictions. Data from analytical institutions show that the scale of crypto transactions related to Iran has reached several billions of dollars, and the associated risks are being incorporated into the US financial regulatory and national security assessment framework. Digital Reserve believes this trend indicates that crypto assets are shifting from being "market tools" to "geofinancial variables." As sovereign states increasingly use crypto channels for sanctions, settlements, and capital flows, the core of regulation will no longer be limited to retail investors or individual platforms, but will rise to the level of cross-border capital flows, stablecoin governance, and the global financial order. In the future, compliance requirements will continue to extend upstream, and the crypto industry must seek a new balance in transparency, risk control, and international cooperation.

Foresight News reported that crypto payment company Alchemy Pay has partnered with a Hong Kong SFC-licensed exchange to complete the SFC Type 4 (advising on securities) license VA upgrade. This development builds upon Alchemy Pay's previous strategic investment in the exchange, and both parties will also cooperate to advance the virtual asset business upgrade applications for Type 1 and Type 9 licenses.