Crypto Scams Surge: New AP/FRONTLINE reporting says U.S. scams hit record levels, with victims often getting little help and sometimes losing more after reporting—highlighting how crypto-enabled fraud exploits weak accountability. Local Crypto Fraud Warnings: RCMP flagged a PQB resident’s $120K loss tied to a fake “high-return” crypto ad, while Petaluma police warned seniors lost $315K+ in crypto, time-share, and gift-card scams in 24 hours. Regulated Derivatives Push: Coinbase launched regulated crypto derivatives in Canada, offering BTC/ETH/SOL perpetuals and dated futures for eligible users via a CFTC-registered venue. Stablecoin Rails Expand: Securitize integrated Paxos USDG into its investor on/off-ramp via Global Dollar Network, aiming to speed tokenized product funding. Compliance Tightening: OKX warned that suspicious deposits can trigger 15+ day AML reviews and potential service termination. Sovereign Bitcoin Update: El Salvador added to its reserve, reaching 7,762 BTC despite IMF pressure. Identity Tech for Crypto: World open-sourced ProveKit to enable on-phone zero-knowledge identity checks, amid reports of massive driver-license scan sales. Travel Rule Deadline (Thailand): Thailand set Feb 27, 2027 for Travel Rule enforcement, requiring self-custody wallet control checks and 5-year record retention.