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Crypto is down (-0.9%) — Top: NEAR -10.8%

Crypto markets traded lower on the day (average move -0.89%) as traders digested a cluster of enforcement and stablecoin-related headlines that reinforced near-term regulatory and counterparty-risk concerns. Reports that the US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran, alongside renewed scrutiny of Tether ties and claims around temporary USDT vault freezes, likely weighed on risk appetite and liquidity expectations, pressuring higher-beta layer-1 names such as NEAR, ADA, and AVAX. The risk-off tone was compounded by security-focused commentary, including warnings about potential AI-related vulnerabilities, which can amplify caution toward smart-contract platforms during broader drawdowns.

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