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French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push

Key Takeaways Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said France saw 77 crypto-related kidnappings and extortions so far in 2026. High-profile 2025 hits on targets like Ledger’s David Balland fueled widespread fear across the industry. The Interior Ministry and Adan will launch an ambitious 3-pronged plan to track foreign crime syndicates. French Minister Seeks to Reassure Industry…

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Theo Invests $20 Million in Fidelity’s Tokenized Fund to Expand Onchain Treasuries

Key Takeaways Theo invested $20M into Fidelity International’s FILQ to strengthen thBILL reserves. Chainlink and Sygnum connect FILQ onchain, expanding institutional tokenized finance. Theo’s thBILL now combines Fidelity International and Wellington-backed assets. Sygnum Supports Theo’s $20 Million Move Into Fidelity’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Theo has allocated $20 million into Fidelity International’s USD Digital Liquidity Fund,…

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Breez Enables Bitcoin-to-Stablecoin Transfers Across 30+ Blockchain Networks

Bitcoin Lightning Network infrastructure provider Breez has announced the launch of a new feature for its Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows developers to enable users to send USDC and USDT stablecoins directly from a bitcoin balance. The update enables instant, non-custodial transactions from bitcoin balances to over 30 external blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Base,…

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BNB Chain Launches BNB Agent Studio to Automate AI Agent Deployment

BNB Chain announced the launch of BNB Agent Studio on the BNB Smart Chain mainnet, allowing developers to scaffold and deploy autonomous artificial intelligence agents using a single text prompt within integrated development environments. The product consolidates separate web3 infrastructure components, including wallets, identity protocols, payment rails, hosting, and large language model access, into a…

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Robinhood Chain Mainnet Launch Marks Most Ambitious Global Expansion and Product Vision to Date

Key Takeaways Robinhood positioned its new chain as the backbone of a broader push into global onchain finance. Stock Tokens could expand around-the-clock market access, but availability depends on local rules and wallet eligibility. Several products are rolling out in phases, with availability varying by jurisdiction and user eligibility. Why Robinhood Chain Became the Center…

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