A PNC Bank teller in Troy, Michigan has been charged with embezzling $80,000 from customer accounts over eleven months. Rhodesia Jones is accused of misappropriating funds between June 2023 and May 2024, prompting increased scrutiny of traditional banking security protocols. While the incident did not directly impact cryptocurrency markets or decentralized finance (DeFi), it highlights vulnerabilities within traditional financial institutions. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized holding those who exploit trust accountable for misuse of account access at PNC Bank. The case is being investigated as part of a broader effort to understand how such breaches could be prevented, and the potential for regulatory reforms aimed at safeguarding customer finances remains possible.