Bitcoin bottom signal tips 130% rally, Morgan Stanley to custody crypto: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 22 – 28

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by Editorial Staff

March 2, 2026

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South Korea’s National Tax Service recently exposed a crypto wallet seed phrase in an official press release, resulting in the loss of 4 million Pre-Regnum (PRTG) tokens worth approximately $4.8 million. The incident occurred when the agency included an image of a Ledger cold wallet and a sheet displaying the full mnemonic phrase without proper masking or blurring. Blockchain researchers identified an Ethereum address linked to the leaked phrase, which briefly held the tokens before they were transferred out. This breach highlights vulnerabilities in tax authorities’ handling of sensitive crypto assets. OpenAI secured a significant defense contract with the U.S. Department of Defense just hours after the White House banned federal agencies from using technology from rival firm Anthropic. The agreement allows OpenAI to deploy its AI models on classified military networks, reflecting the Pentagon’s focus on safety and adherence to operational limits. This move comes amid broader tensions in the AI sector, with Anthropic being labeled a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security.” The ruling requires defense contractors to certify they are not using Anthropic’s technology. Morgan Stanley has filed for a de novo national trust bank charter, enabling it to custody digital assets on behalf of clients. This move aligns with the bank’s growing interest in crypto and includes plans to execute purchases, sales, swaps, and

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Originally published on CoinTelegraph on 3/2/2026