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An Australian executive received over $1.26 million in crypto for selling cyber tools to a Russian broker, endangering Five Eyes intelligence capabilities. Prosecutors seek a nine-year prison sentence, $35 million restitution, and argue that crypto facilitates national security threats.

A meeting at the White House involving U.S. officials, banking representatives, and crypto industry groups focused on stablecoin rewards and their regulatory treatment under proposed digital-asset legislation. The discussions aimed to determine if offering stablecoin incentives could blur the line between payment instruments and traditional deposits.

Ethereum has been experiencing its sixth consecutive month of decline, with a nearly 40% drop in the past month. Analyst Max Shannon predicts a potential crash to $1,500 due to Bitcoin's influence on Ethereum's price movements.

Sharplink, Inc., formerly Sharplink Gaming, rebranded to focus on Ethereum, attracting more institutional investors. The company's ETH holdings have increased, with a significant portion staked for long-term value.

A recent meeting at the White House aimed to address U.S. digital assets legislation, focusing on the contentious issue of offering rewards on stablecoins. Despite constructive dialogue, no compromise has been reached, with banking industry concerns about stablecoin rewards remaining a major sticking point.

The Sandbox's Season 7 launch focuses on enhancing accessibility by allowing users to join games directly from their browser without downloads or accounts. The platform features creator-built experiences and established IP partnerships to create a diverse gaming ecosystem.

Google Trends data shows a surge in searches for "Bitcoin going to zero" and "Is Bitcoin dead?" as the cryptocurrency's value drops from its October peak. The Fear and Greed index hit a low of 5, indicating "Extreme Fear" in the market.

Industry experts warn that Russia may block citizens from trading crypto on overseas exchanges as early as this summer, with Roskomnadzor expected to initiate mass blocking of unregistered platforms. The Kremlin aims to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges during the upcoming legislative session.

Eric Trump reiterated his $1 million bitcoin price prediction at the World Financial Forum in Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing his long-term optimism for the cryptocurrency. He highlighted bitcoin's performance over the last decade and its potential for significant growth despite recent price fluctuations.

Blockfills, a crypto lender backed by Susquehanna, is seeking a buyer after suffering approximately $75 million in losses during the recent market downturn. The company suspended deposits and withdrawals, aiming to restore liquidity swiftly for its 2,000 institutional clients.