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Native Markets gains approval to issue USDH following a validator vote. The decision authorizes the platform to mint and distribute USDH, signaling governance support and setting the stage for expanded issuance activity tied to the network’s consensus process.

The IRS expands surveillance of crypto investors, increasing focus on tracing digital asset transactions and enforcing tax compliance. Efforts center on stronger reporting expectations, closer scrutiny of wallets and trading activity, and actions aimed at identifying taxable events and deterring noncompliance across the crypto ecosystem.

OKX moves into Australia’s Self‑Managed Super Fund sector, seeking to serve retirement‑focused investors with access to crypto. The expansion positions the exchange to offer SMSFs trading and custody pathways aligned with local rules and the needs of long‑term portfolios in the Australian market.

Pig‑butchering scams rely on prolonged social engineering and trust‑building to coax targets into escalating financial transfers before orchestrating a large‑scale theft. A qualitative analysis maps common recruitment channels, scripted communication patterns, and step‑by‑step escalation tactics used by perpetrators across digital platforms.