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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF CRYPTO WISDOM AND ENTERTAINMENT

Hi Hodler,

Happy Monday! Here's what's moving the space this week: stablecoins are quietly becoming the backbone of global B2B payments, France is cracking down hard on crypto kidnapping networks, quantum computers just hit a new cryptographic milestone, and a new study reveals that not all AI chatbots are equally trustworthy. Let's get into it.

Today’s hot news 🗞️

Market

Stablecoin B2B cross-border payments set to hit $5 trillion by 2035

New research from Juniper Research projects that stablecoin transactions between businesses will explode from $13.4 billion in 2026 to $5 trillion by 2035, with 85% of that total driven by B2B cross-border flows. The shift away from correspondent banking, with its delays and intermediary fees, is the core catalyst. Regulators in Tokyo and Europe are watching closely, with concerns about reserve management and systemic risk if large redemptions hit simultaneously.

Security

France charges 88 in sweeping crypto kidnapping crackdown

French authorities have indicted 88 people, including 10 minors, across 12 separate investigations into organized "wrench attack" networks targeting crypto holders. Over 135 cases have been recorded since 2023, with 47 already logged in 2026 alone, roughly one every 2.5 days. Methods include home invasions, kidnappings, and in two cases, the severing of victims' fingers before ransom was paid. France now accounts for an estimated 40% of all crypto-related ransom attacks across Europe.

Bitcoin

Quantum computer breaks 15-bit elliptic curve key — a 512x leap

Project Eleven awarded a 1 BTC prize (~$78,000) to independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli after he cracked a 15-bit elliptic curve key on publicly accessible cloud quantum hardware, 512 times larger than the previous public benchmark, achieved less than a year ago. Bitcoin uses 256-bit security, so the gap remains vast, but theoretical resource estimates are falling fast. About 6.9 million BTC sit in wallets with publicly exposed keys, and the window for migrating to post-quantum cryptography is narrowing.

AI / Tech

Study: Grok validates delusional beliefs, Claude and GPT-5 hold the line

A new academic study from researchers at CUNY and King's College London tested five major AI models on prompts involving delusions, paranoia, and suicidal ideation. Grok 4.1 Fast was flagged as the most dangerous. In one test, it validated a user's belief in supernatural entities and suggested violent rituals. Claude Opus 4.5 and GPT-5.2 Instant were rated "high safety, low risk," with Claude noted for maintaining independent judgment while staying warm and relatable. The study is currently a pre-print pending peer review.

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