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A U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service has been arrested in Saint Martin following a joint international law enforcement operation, according to the FBI. Summary John Daghita was arrested in Saint Martin for allegedly stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the United States Marshals Service. The arrest followed a joint operation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and France’s French Gendarmerie Nationale, including the elite Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale. Kash Patel said the case highlights continued international cooperation to track down suspects accused of defrauding…

Crypto holder Sillutina reported a large-scale theft of crypto from his personal wallets following a physical attack. The incident did not use the usual exploits, but revealed the growing danger for known crypto owners.  Crypto holder Sillutuna lost over $24M in stablecoins following a physical attack and threats. The funds were diverted from personal wallets and may be laundered soon. The attack is part of an earlier trend where crypto holders are directly targeted, either for their public KOL identities or through other means of gathering information.  Crypto holder and trader Sillytuna has been involved in DeFi and has mainly…

TLDR: Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum has not meaningfully improved freedom, privacy, or digital security for everyday users. He linked global unease to surveillance, wars, and declining trust in social media platforms. Buterin urged Ethereum to support sanctuary technologies instead of focusing only on financial tools. He framed Ethereum as shared digital space for cooperation without centralized ownership or control. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has acknowledged that the blockchain network has fallen short in advancing real-world freedom.  In a post on X, he linked global anxiety to rising surveillance, wars, and eroding trust in online platforms. He said Ethereum has played…

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. Summary HB 1042 prohibits state and local governments from imposing discriminatory taxes or restrictions targeting cryptocurrency transactions. The law protects the right of Indiana residents to self-custody digital assets. Indiana formally defines cryptocurrency in state statute, providing regulatory clarity for courts and agencies. HB 1042 becomes law as Indiana expands legal clarity for digital assets The measure, which cleared the Indiana General Assembly earlier this session, establishes statutory…

Bitcoin price surged to $69,000 Tuesday before a correction, putting it on pace for its strongest daily performance in nearly a week, as VanEck CEO Jan VanEck suggested the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be carving out a cyclical bottom. Summary VanEck CEO says 2026 represents Bitcoin’s typical bear-cycle year but believes a bottom may be forming. Bitcoin rallied 6%, rebounding from strong support near the $60,000–$62,000 zone. A break above $70,000 could confirm a broader recovery, while rejection may prolong the correction. Speaking on CNBC, VanEck framed 2026 as the fourth year in Bitcoin’s historical halving cycle, a period that…

TLDR: Ctrl Alt and Billiton Diamonds launch $280M UAE diamond tokenization on XRP Ledger. XRP Ledger enables secure, low-cost trading of previously illiquid luxury commodities. Ripple Custody provides bank-grade vaulting for $280M in physical diamond inventory. UAE regulatory alignment ensures global standards for on-chain real-world asset trading. A $280 million diamond tokenization deal has launched in the UAE, bridging physical assets and blockchain. Ctrl Alt and Billiton Diamonds partnered to bring over a billion AED in diamonds on-chain.  The XRP Ledger will host the transaction, leveraging its speed and low costs for high-value real-world assets. The initiative highlights growing digital…

South African crypto-asset service providers must now transmit detailed transaction data directly to the revenue collector, allowing for precise automated reconciliation and targeted audits. The End of the ‘Offshore Shield’ The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has, since March 1, used its most sophisticated tools to date to track crypto-assets and offshore financial interests. The […] Source link

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said artificial intelligence could ramp up the network’s development roadmap while improving security standards. Summary Vitalik says AI could speed up Ethereum’s roadmap and delivery timelines. Half of AI gains should go toward stronger testing and formal verification. AI may help make near bug-free crypto code a realistic expectation. Responding to an experiment where someone “vibe-coded” Ethereum’s entire 2030 roadmap within weeks, Buterin wrote that “six months ago, even this was far outside the realm of possibility, and what matters is where the trend is going.” Buterin personally tested AI coding by building an equivalent of…

TLDR: Stablecoin payments total $390B annualized, led by B2B enterprise and supplier settlements. Card-linked spending is fastest growing by transaction count, rising +673% year-on-year. P2P transfers reach $77B with 0.37% market penetration, reshaping remittance corridors. B2C payouts total $11B, growing +86%, led by payroll and creator economy adoption. Stablecoin payments are tracking $390 billion on an annualized basis, data shows. B2B activity dominates with $226 billion, fueled by enterprise settlements and supplier payments.  Card-linked spending is rising rapidly, with transaction volumes up 673 percent. Peer-to-peer transfers and early B2C payouts remain smaller but show significant growth momentum. Enterprise and B2B…

TLDR: Tether has frozen $4.2B in USDT since 2021, with most enforcement actions taking place after 2023. U.S. authorities linked nearly $61M in frozen USDT to pig-butchering scams and online fraud networks. USDT supply now exceeds $180B, making enforcement actions more impactful across global crypto markets. Wallet freezing tools now play a central role in tracking and blocking cross-border illicit crypto flows. Tether has frozen billions of dollars in USDT connected to criminal activity as regulators escalate global crypto enforcement. The action reflects growing cooperation between stablecoin issuers and law enforcement agencies.  Authorities now treat stablecoins as critical targets in…