US Sanctions Push: Treasury launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” expanding OFAC sanctions and targeting Iran-linked networks tied to sanctions evasion, tech procurement, and cyber activity. Crypto Security Funding: Guardian Audits rolled out Vanguard—dual-auditor smart contract reviews plus AI-assisted analysis, fuzzing, and a $100K defender contest—backed by a $1M security fund. Quantum-Safe Comms: Arqit, Es’hailSat, and AIEE demonstrated quantum-safe encryption in live satellite communications in Qatar’s MENA region. Regulation & Reporting: ESMA consulted on EMIR 3 Article 7d reporting, questioning overlap with existing reporting regimes and clarifying what supervisors actually need. On-Chain Legal Fight: ICE (NYSE parent) deepened ties with tZERO and Securitize while staying entangled in a federal patent dispute over tokenized-securities compliance tech. Scam Crackdown: EFCC says it will freeze suspicious funds within 72 hours and has licensed dozens of virtual-asset platforms to trace wallets. Utah Anti-Fraud Move: Utah AG launched a Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to connect cases, target networks, and support multi-jurisdiction prosecutions. Market Watch: Bitcoin held steady despite US-Iran escalation; XRP faces a make-or-break $1.30 support level. Hyperliquid US Path: Former SEC counsel says bringing Hyperliquid perps onshore could take 10–12 months due to SEC/CFTC jurisdiction questions. Crypto Crime Tech: Reports highlight Chrome/Edge wallet-draining extensions and AI-driven scam tactics spreading across apps and devices.