Task-scam warnings: The FTC says “gamified” job offers on WhatsApp/Telegram lure victims into fake commission tasks, then demand crypto deposits to “unlock” withdrawals. Scam data leakage: A separate consumer alert flags how sweepstakes entry details can end up in scammers’ hands. Crypto court action (India): India’s Supreme Court issued notice to the government over investor pleas tied to the Rs 1.3 lakh crore GainBitcoin scam. Politics meets markets: Trump Media reportedly floated charging up to $100,000/month for faster Truth Social access—raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Regulation pushback: The Irish gambling regulator threatens High Court action to force geoblocking of prediction markets like Polymarket. Market hit from geopolitics: US-Iran strikes rattled crypto, with Bitcoin sliding below $64K and major liquidations reported. South Korea enforcement: Regulators began sanctions proceedings against Dunamu/Upbit after a 2025 hack. Cardano update: Cardano’s Van Rossem hard fork went live, adding new Plutus features. Security & crime: US unsealed indictments of Russian nationals and “bulletproof hosting” firms tied to $62M+ in losses. Scam impact (US): Texas reports large losses from crypto scams targeting victims via phone calls and crypto kiosks.