Bitcoin dropped below $67,000 amid escalating Iran tensions and rising macro uncertainty. Meanwhile, the IRS warned crypto users about possible exchange account closures for tax form noncompliance, a U.S. court dismissed claims against Binance, and new national cyber strategy initiatives highlight the growing importance of post-quantum blockchain security. Here’s what today’s crypto news means for the market.

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