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Admiral Paparo confirmed to the US Senate: INDOPACOM operates an active Bitcoin node and is conducting operational tests to protect military networks.

Finding Satoshi names Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin co-founders according to The Block – contradicting the NYT’s Adam Back thesis.

KelpDAO hack: USD 292 million loss in the largest DeFi attack of 2026. Investors pulled more than USD 15 billion from the sector.

Strategy acquires 34,164 Bitcoin for USD 2.54 billion and overtakes BlackRock’s IBIT as the largest institutional Bitcoin holder.

Polymarket targets a $15 billion valuation and is negotiating a $400 million round. ICE has invested $1.6 billion in total.

Zondacrypto: entire supervisory board resigns, including ex-SEBA CEO Guido Bühler. Hot wallets nearly empty, investigations underway.

What has been happening this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

Saxony could secure over 6 billion euros from the movie2k trial. A judge in Leipzig proposes a plea deal involving 57’000 BTC.

The Trump family’s crypto project plans to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens. Those who refuse will have their tokens remain locked.

CV VC Top 50 Report 2026: Switzerland attracts 47% of European blockchain venture capital and 1,766 companies & USD 728 million investments.

Kevin Warsh discloses over USD 100M in wealth with crypto and AI positions. He must divest if confirmed as Fed Chair.

Deutsche Boerse invests $200 million in Kraken, acquiring a 1.5% stake in Payward Inc. The implied valuation stands at $13.3 billion.

The US Department of Justice opens a formal OneCoin restitution process for fraud victims. Claims can be filed until June 30, 2026.

What has been happening this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

Celsion Bank in Vaduz launches as a MiCAR-authorized digital asset bank serving institutional clients across the EU, EEA, and Switzerland.

Iran imposes a crypto and yuan toll on the Strait of Hormuz: Ships pay approximately $1 per barrel – administered by the IRGC.