The spyware Predator allegedly hacked smartphones of Greek officials, sparking a scandal dubbed the “Greek Watergate.” Tal Dilian blames the government; no convictions yet. Cybersecurity experts warn of rising smartphone threats linked to cryptocurrency. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin ($BTC) struggles to maintain $70,000 amid institutional interest and geopolitical tensions; Morgan Stanley files for a spot Bitcoin ETF while Coinbase allows BTC-backed home loans. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Tether has hired @KPMG for a full audit of its $185 billion USDT stablecoin, with @PwC assisting in system preparations, amid plans for U.S. expansion and fundraising efforts. #Update #Crypto $USDT
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from labeling @AnthropicAI a supply chain risk, citing First Amendment violations over AI usage limits in military contracts. #Breaking #Legal
Institutional demand for $BTC through ETFs surges with 62,986 BTC bought in 30 days, while short-term holders sell at a loss. BTC holds near $70K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Firelight surpasses 50M $XRP staked, expands deposit cap to 65M FXRP amid rising DeFi protection demand. Institutional interest grows with large-scale deposits. #Update #DeFi $XRP
Nexo expands its private client division, enhancing services for high-net-worth individuals with tailored crypto strategies amid rising demand and integration of $BTC ETFs into portfolios. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bo Shen offers up to $8M for help recovering $42M in stolen crypto after a 2022 breach; $1.2M has been frozen with aid from analysts ZachXBT and Taylor Monahan. #Update #Crypto $USDC
US Representative Maxine Waters demands clarity from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Kraken Financial’s master account approval, citing regulatory and consumer protection concerns. #Update #Legal $XRP
David Sacks, former White House crypto czar, transitions to co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, focusing on AI and tech policy. #Update #Crypto
A Texas judge dismissed a lawsuit against the DOJ by developer Michael Lewellen, citing no credible threat of prosecution despite ongoing concerns over crypto privacy tool prosecutions. #Update #Legal
An unidentified wallet purchased $107M in $ETH, potentially linked to Bitmine’s acquisition patterns, signaling institutional confidence amid market uncertainty. Crypto $ETH
Major financial institutions are moving core operations onto blockchain networks for increased transaction speed and access. DTCC, NYSE, and Tradeweb lead the transition. #Update #Finance
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs approved a Department of Labor proposal allowing $12 trillion in 401(k) assets to invest in alternatives like crypto. #Update #Regulation
