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Trump connection? How Iran funds its war machine — and the secret man at the centre of it

As the United States and Iran edge closer to a possible framework agreement to end months of escalating conflict, attention is shifting beyond missiles, ceasefires and nuclear diplomacy to a far more opaque battlefield: the financial networks that kept Iran’s military machine running through sanctions, war and economic isolation.

The Times of India

How US President Donald Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

Iran's Nobitex exchange moved billions through Tron and BNB Chain, networks by Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao. These blockchains facilitated transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities. Meanwhile, Sun and Binance, Zhao's exchange, backed Donald Trump's crypto firm. This highlights potential conflicts with U.S. policy amid ongoing tensions.

The Economic Times

Trump-Linked Crypto Networks Processed Billions For Iran Exchange During Conflict: Report

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange processed billions of dollars through blockchain networks tied to major supporters of the Trump family's crypto venture, according to a new report.

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Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool

The president’s second term has been full of donors seeking access, favors for billionaires and apparent conflicts of interest

The Guardian - US

UAE among world’s fastest-growing billionaire hubs with 17 residents worth $212.6 billion: Forbes

Indian-origin billionaires are increasingly powering the UAE's wealth, with nine individuals on Forbes Middle East's 2026 list commanding $49.9 billion. These entrepreneurs have built multi-billion-dollar businesses across various sectors, reflecting the UAE's appeal as a hub for global wealth due to its business-friendly policies and strategic location.

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Trump is openly selling ‘Trump 2028’ merch for an unconstitutional third term, while an ethics group counts 622 new products added since he took office

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The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump’s use of the pardoning power

The president has reportedly promised mass pardons to administration officials. His misuse of the power goes far beyond what the constitution’s authors intended

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Trump reportedly says he’ll issue mass pardons at end of his presidential term

President already has issued sweeping pardons throughout second term, including for 1,500 US Capital riot defendants

The Guardian - US

America needs a movement to curb billionaires’ power

The country’s 900 billionaires have far too much influence over our government and economy. Here’s how we can reduce the power of the ultra-rich

The Guardian - US

Binance sues Wall Street Journal over reporting on Iranian sanctions

Journal reported that cryptocurrency exchange shut down internal investigation into transactions with network funding terror groups

The Guardian - US

Crypto exchange Binance may have funded Iranian entities, reports say

Internal investigators said at least two accounts allegedly saw $1.7bn move to Iranian-backed groups

The Guardian - US

Binance fires top investigators who claim to have uncovered evidence of Iranian sanctions violations

Internal findings by the fired investigators reviewed by Fortune pointed to over $1 billion in Tether flowing through Binance to Iran-linked wallets.

Fortune

‘All while Americans can’t afford groceries’: Trump pardons a crypto mogul, now billions pour into Trump family coin

SEC advisor calls it a vehicle to “funnel money to Trump.”

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Top 10 world billionaires by country 2026: From Elon Musk in the United States to Mukesh Ambani in India

Billionaires around the world always have a different story of wealth as business scenarios change with time. There are more than 2600 billionaires globally, out of which over a third of billionaires live in the United States, followed by China ranking at number two globally. The number of billionaires has…

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Trump has granted clemency to several high-profile white-collar fraudsters. Could Elizabeth Holmes be next?

The disgraced Theranos founder has filed a request to commute the six years remaining on her sentence.

The Independent UK

Cheek kisses between Bari Weiss and Donald Trump following ‘60 Minutes’ interview rankle CBS staff

EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Minutes’ interview.

The Conversation

How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs

Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform that has been plagued by scandals.

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Judge tells notorious crypto scammer ‘you have been bitten by the crypto bug’ in handing down 15 year sentence

Do Kwon orchestrated a $40 billion fraud, leading to 2022 crypto crash

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Ignorance is BS: speaker’s stock answer on Trump’s misdeeds is ‘I don’t know’

Mike Johnson’s denials of knowledge of presidential scandals strain credulity – but may be an effective tactic

Fortune

Binance has been proudly nomadic for years. A new announcement suggests it has finally chosen a headquarters

Co-CEO Richard Teng said Abu Dhabi is where Binance’s “global platform will be regulated.”

The Independent UK

How Donald Trump’s pardon wave is ‘normalizing corruption’

NEWS ANALYSIS: The president’s historic pardon streak has let wealthy executives and powerful public figures off the hook, writes Alex Woodward

Benzinga

Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Challenged On Stage: Can He Tell Whether A Gold Bar Is Real?

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Thursday playfully confronted prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Peter Schiff at the Blockchain Week event, challenging Schiff on stage to verify whether a $70,000 gold bar is real or not.

The Independent UK

CBS News faces investigation from top House Democrat over editing of ‘60 Minutes’ Trump interview

‘The double standard here undermines public trust and demonstrates how Paramount’s capitulation has compromised CBS News’s independence,” Jamie Raskin wrote Wednesday

Benzinga

Binance Co-Founder Yi He Becomes Co-CEO After Trump's Changpeng Zhao Pardon Clears Way For Expansion

Binance on Wednesday named co-founder Yi He as co-chief executive officer after the exchange moved to stabilize leadership following Changpeng Zhao's departure.

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Binance names cofounder Yi He as new co-CEO

Yi He has worked in crypto since the early days of the industry, and becomes one of only a handful of women to lead a crypto firm.

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