France’s finance minister has endorsed Qivalis, a MiCA-aligned euro-pegged stablecoin launched in 2025, signaling a push to make the euro a credible digital settlement currency and to challenge dollar-based dominance in crypto payments and liquidity.

This move is about financial sovereignty and practical gains—faster, cheaper euro transactions within the Eurozone—but success will depend on trust, deep liquidity, wide adoption, and clear reserves and compliance. Watch how regulators, exchanges, and businesses respond: that will decide whether Europe builds its own stablecoin rails or defaults to dollar incumbents.

Vercel confirmed a 2026 cyberattack that exposed a limited set of user data after someone allegedly tried to sell the information on a hacking forum for about $2 million. Although the company says the breach was limited, it underscores how cloud hosting and developer platforms have become high-value targets.

Take immediate steps: change any reused passwords, enable two-factor authentication (prefer app or hardware keys over SMS), review active sessions and connected apps, and rotate API keys or tokens if you manage accounts. Be extra skeptical of emails or links referencing Vercel or urgent support requests—verify directly on the site. Don’t panic, but act quickly to reduce risk and limit downstream damage.

The Kelp DAO exploit has escalated: blockchain trackers show the attacker moved roughly $175 million in Ether after an earlier $290 million theft, signaling the likely start of laundering activity. On-chain analysts and security teams are tracing flows, monitoring splits, and hunting for mistakes that could lead to recovery.

This episode breaks down the unfolding investigation and the broader implications for DeFi security — from smart contract and governance gaps to the urgent need for stronger audits, continuous monitoring, and clearer risk disclosures. The central message: the space must respond with better practices to rebuild trust and resilience.

Truebit's native token crashed roughly 99% after reports of a suspected $26 million exploit sent the price tumbling from about $0.16 to near zero, triggering market panic and intense scrutiny from crypto sleuths tracking the stolen funds.

The Truebit team issued statements promising security fixes and began investigating the breach while developers worked to patch vulnerabilities and restore confidence among investors.

The incident highlights the risks in decentralized finance—underscoring the need for stronger security, transparency, and investor due diligence when dealing with crypto projects.

Recovery remains uncertain, but the protocol's team says it is taking steps to harden systems and communicate next steps to the community. Investors remain cautious as the situation develops.

Industry representatives, organized by the Digital Chamber, met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., ahead of a key markup on a major crypto market-structure bill.

Discussions focused on regulatory clarity, investor protection, market transparency, and the impact of DeFi and NFTs on the broader financial system.

The industry aims to build trust, attract institutional investment, and influence legislation that balances innovation with accountability and market integrity.

Global index provider MSCI has decided to continue including companies that hold digital assets in their treasuries in its indexes, reversing a trend of exclusion elsewhere. The move follows investor feedback and signals a careful, research-driven approach to classifying non-operating crypto firms.

This episode explains MSCI's rationale, the role of investor input, and what the decision could mean for broader market inclusion of crypto-related firms and future indexing practices.

Strategy purchased 1,283 BTC (about $116 million), raising its total holdings to over 673,000 BTC as it starts 2026 with a major crypto buy.

In the same report, the firm recorded a $17.4 billion unrealized loss in Q4, reflecting paper markdowns despite the new accumulation.

The move signals continued institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential and may encourage further crypto allocation by other investors.

This episode examines the growing trend of "wrench attacks"—violent, physical assaults used to force crypto holders to reveal wallet keys and passwords. These incidents, driven by rising cryptocurrency values, are becoming more frequent and brutal.

Europe and Asia have reported a sharp increase in such attacks, ranging from robberies to extreme coercion. The episode explains how these crimes differ from typical cyber theft and why they pose a unique personal safety risk to investors.

Practical precautions are highlighted: use encrypted and multi-signature storage, enable multi-factor authentication, limit public disclosure of holdings, stay vigilant in public, and consult security experts. The episode stresses the need for increased awareness, stronger personal security, and industry and law-enforcement responses.