Coldcard Self-Custody Shock: Binance founder CZ urged users to split funds after a Coldcard firmware exploit reportedly drained up to ~$70M in BTC, pushing “fear” higher and renewing calls for safer wallet practices. XRP Momentum + Upgrade Watch: XRP is eyeing a breakout as ETF inflows build ahead of XRPL v3.3.0 next week, with the upgrade set to add confidential multi-purpose tokens and other institutional features. Stablecoin Scrutiny: Tether’s latest reserve math is under fire, with claims of a much larger implied hit that would shrink its safety cushion. Regulation Crossroads (CLARITY Act): The CLARITY Act fight is still live in the Senate, with Lummis pressing holdouts and stablecoin/yield rules seen as a potential catalyst for Circle and trading venues. Institutional Flows vs Macro Pressure: Bitcoin is choppy near ~$63K as US Treasury yields jump and crypto reacts to higher-rate stress, while ETF flows remain mixed. Crypto Crime via Gambling + Sanctions Evasion: Reuters details an Iran-linked gambling network using a Dubai crypto exchange (Shelbit) to move billions, while regional enforcement ramps up. Scam Fallout at Home: Minnesota’s crypto ATM kiosk ban starts after nearly $1M in reported losses to scams. AI Meets Crypto Infrastructure: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will need programmable money, while Circle and Hyperliquid are flagged as CLARITY Act infrastructure winners.