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US Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Funding

Alibaba wants a cut when businesses cash in on free Qwen
Alibaba is drafting new terms for Qwen: companies that profit from running it as a paid service will have to share revenue. The rate isn't set yet — but rival Moonshot AI already takes up to 30%.
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Alibaba wants a cut when businesses cash in on free Qwen
Alibaba is drafting new terms for Qwen: companies that profit from running it as a paid service will have to share revenue. The rate isn't set yet — but rival Moonshot AI already takes up to 30%.

US Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Funding
The US Treasury blacklisted exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether, accusing them of moving millions of dollars to Iran's Revolutionary Guard through a network of shell companies across three countries.

Brazil Orders Exchanges to Hold Large Crypto Transfers for 24 Hours
Brazil's central bank will require exchanges to delay crypto transfers over $10,000 by up to 24 hours starting in 2027, targeting fraudsters who move stolen funds abroad through stablecoins.
Markets

Stablecoins in 2026: Three Scenarios Exchanger Owners Should Watch
Three realistic scenarios for stablecoins in 2026: what changed with US and EU regulation, the depeg and banking-rail risks worth tracking, and a checklist for exchanger owners.

Stablecoin Regulation 2026: What It Means for Exchangers
Stablecoin regulation in 2026 is splitting by jurisdiction — from MiCA-style licensing to near-total fragmentation. We break down three scenarios and what each means for an exchanger's reserves and KYC.

6 Liquidity Provider Mistakes That Drain Exchanger Margins
A crypto exchanger rarely loses money to hackers — it loses it to sloppy liquidity management. Here are six recurring mistakes, from relying on a single provider to having no plan for a depeg.
Wallets

Why Your Exchanger Needs a Multisig Wallet, Not Just One Key
One compromised key can empty an exchanger's balance in minutes. Here's how multisig wallets actually work, how to pick a signature scheme, and the mistakes that quietly turn multisig into paperwork.

Hot Wallet vs. Multisig: How to Store Crypto Reserves Safely
An exchanger's real risk isn't just a hacked hot wallet — it's a single lost key to cold storage. Here's how a three-tier scheme with multisig protects against both, without slowing down daily payouts.

5 cold wallet myths that quietly cost exchangers real money
A cold wallet feels like a one-click fix for custody risk — go offline, sleep easy. In practice, several myths around cold storage quietly cost exchangers money and access to their reserve. Five worth unlearning.

