MultiversX implements on-chain two-factor authentication for enhanced security on its blockchain protocol. Former Celsius CEO, Alex Mashinsky, pleads not guilty to fraud charges and faces a $40 million bail. Multichain ceases operations due to a lack of funds, with the CEO under the custody of Chinese police. XRP price rallied over 70% following a court ruling declaring it, not a security, leading to increased scams. US Congressman Ritchie Torres calls for independent investigations into the SEC's handling of cryptocurrencies.