Suspected French Crypto Kidnapping Ringleader Snared in Morocco, Second Suspect Sought

Morocco has detained 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou on suspicion of directing French crypto kidnapping schemes, including the January seizure of Ledger co-founder David Balland. The notice-driven arrest shows rising offline threats to crypto holders.
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JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Crypto ETFs – Here’s What That Means

JP Morgan has updated its collateral rules to let select clients borrow against crypto ETFs, starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. It has also treated digital asset holdings as part of net-worth and liquidity tests, embedding crypto deeper into traditional credit.
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Binance CEO Hails SEC Lawsuit Dismissal as ‘Significant Win,’ Credits Trump for Crypto Shift

Binance CEO Richard Teng has welcomed the SEC’s motion to dismiss its 2023 securities complaint, framing the move as a win that eases uncertainty for the exchange and wider market. Teng said new policy direction under President Trump and a Crypto Task Force could help the US become a leading hub.
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Trump-Affiliated World Liberty Financial Airdrops Millions in USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial has surprised WLFI holders with a $47 USD1 stablecoin drop, moving over $4 million without claims or links. The live trial has proven its airdrop system and heightened scrutiny of Trump family ties as Congress debates stablecoin oversight.
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