The post Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across France appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

France is facing a sharp rise in kidnappings linked to cryptocurrency, with 88 suspects charged across 12 cases, including minors, most now in custody. Investigators say these crimes are part of organized networks targeting crypto holders and their families for ransom. Victims are often abducted, threatened, and forced to transfer digital assets. Authorities report dozens of incidents already in 2026, with attacks occurring every few days, highlighting how growing crypto wealth is increasingly attracting violent, coordinated crime.

The post Solana Breaks Records with 25.3B Transactions appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Solana has crossed 25.3 billion total transactions, showing massive network activity as it continues to compete with Ethereum. Growth is being driven by tokenized equities and pre-IPO assets through platforms like Ondo Finance, xStocks, and PreStocks, alongside strong DeFi expansion. Real-world asset lending on the network has also reached about $1.23 billion, highlighting rising institutional interest. With high-speed transactions, low fees, and expanding RWA adoption, Solana is strengthening its position as a leading blockchain for real-world financial applications.

The post Kelp DAO: 89.5K ETH Still Missing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

After one of 2026’s largest DeFi exploits, Kelp DAO is working with Aave and ecosystem partners to recover losses tied to rsETH. The attack, which involved minting unbacked tokens through a compromised cross-chain setup, created a major deficit across lending platforms. From the initial 163,200 ETH shortfall, around 43,000 ETH has been recovered and 30,700 ETH secured, leaving roughly 89,500 ETH still unresolved, while partners like Mantle, EtherFi, Lido, and Golem have pledged 43,500 ETH to help close the gap.

The post Tether Freezes Record $344M USDT appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Tether has frozen two Tron-based wallets holding about $344 million in USDT, marking one of its largest enforcement moves to date. One wallet contained roughly $212.9 million, while the other held $131.3 million. The action was carried out in coordination with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other law enforcement agencies as part of ongoing investigations into illicit financial activity. The move reflects Tether’s increasing role in supporting global regulators by blacklisting suspicious funds and tightening oversight of stablecoin flows across blockchain networks.

The post US Military Tests Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Research appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is operating a live Bitcoin node to study its use in cybersecurity. Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed that the project is still experimental and focused on research, not mining or financial use. The military is examining Bitcoin’s blockchain, cryptography, and proof-of-work system to understand how they can help monitor and secure digital networks. Officials say the goal is to explore stronger protection against cyber threats by using decentralized technology. The effort remains in the testing phase as part of broader defense innovation work.