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Aave users are borrowing against their own trapped stablecoin deposits following a KelpDAO exploit that drained protocol liquidity.

Strategy may soon surpass BlackRock’s IBIT in Bitcoin holdings, fueled by capital raised through its STRC preferred stock offerings.

The BIS warns that large-scale dollar stablecoins pose financial stability risks and urges regulators to implement tighter global coordination and oversight.

Lydian has introduced a Visa Platinum crypto card powered by Rain to facilitate spending over 300 digital assets at global Visa merchants.

Solana shows signs of a technical rebound, yet selling pressure from a DeFi crisis has triggered massive exchange inflows of SOL.

A $292 million KelpDAO exploit triggered a $10 billion DeFi market exodus as protocols rushed to freeze compromised rsETH assets.

LayerZero attributes the massive April 2026 KelpDAO exploit to the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group subgroup, TraderTraitor.

DeXe, Ethena, and MemeCore are showing bullish chart patterns and strong recent performance heading into the fourth week of April 2026.

Michael Saylor hinted at another significant Bitcoin purchase while Strategy proposes transitioning to a semi-monthly dividend schedule to stabilize share prices.

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former executives to assist staff with strategic planning and creative tasks through internal communication channels.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are adopting distinct strategies to address potential quantum computing vulnerabilities based on their unique governance and architectural philosophies.

BTCC has launched SPACEXUSDT perpetual futures, allowing users to trade price exposure to SpaceX with up to 50x leverage.

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether fell as oil prices surged due to renewed U.S.-Iran war risks following Iran reimposing controls on the Strait of Hormuz.

LayerZero attributes the Kelp DAO exploit to North Korea's Lazarus Group, citing a single-point failure in Kelp DAO's setup.

The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% due to economic disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly seeking to raise $400 million, targeting a valuation of $15 billion.

Prediction market platform Polymarket is seeking a $400 million investment round, aiming for a $15 billion valuation.

A $292 million exploit of the KelpDAO protocol triggered a $13 billion decline in total value locked across the DeFi ecosystem.

April 2026 has recorded over $606 million in crypto losses, marking the most severe month for hacks since February 2025.

Elon Musk agreed to make a teen's plush dog, Asteroid, SpaceX's official mascot, fulfilling her final wish.

Crypto analyst Ansem argues Ethereum's market position has weakened since 2023, citing diminished relevance compared to competitors and persistent technical downtrends.

Vercel suffered a security breach via a compromised AI tool, prompting crypto developers to rotate API keys and secure their applications.

Cobo has introduced an agentic crypto wallet featuring a “Pact” mechanism to ensure secure, boundary-enforced AI execution onchain.

BitGo has been nominated for Best Stablecoin Infrastructure Leader at the 2026 BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards for its regulated stablecoin platform.

Binance's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal in New York may be a high-stakes strategy to signal resilience despite significant legal risks.

A $292 million exploit of the Kelp protocol exposed critical vulnerabilities in DeFi, highlighting the dangers of centralized verification systems and cascading market failures.

The Fellowship PAC received $10 million from Cantor Fitzgerald, highlighting deep ties between the firm, Tether, and crypto-focused Republican lobbying efforts.

A Moody's analyst reports that stablecoins pose limited near-term risks to banks, though future growth in tokenized assets could eventually pressure banking market share.

In Q1 2026, AI startups secured a record $242 billion in funding, though infrastructure limitations and political debates regarding AI's societal impact continue to rise.

Cloud platform Vercel is investigating a security breach linked to a third-party AI tool that potentially exposed internal infrastructure and customer data.

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele holds a 94% approval rating, maintaining the highest popularity among global leaders while continuing his nation’s Bitcoin adoption.

Following a $292 million KelpDAO exploit, industry leaders are advocating for mandatory rate limits to curb potential losses in DeFi protocols.

A 1kx report warns that while crypto fees are surging, a Bitcoin downturn will reveal which sectors have durable revenue versus those reliant on speculation.

Bitcoin dropped below $75,000 as geopolitical tensions surged following the historic closure of the Strait of Hormuz and collapsed US-Iran diplomatic negotiations.

EasyDNS apologized after a social engineering attack hijacked the eth.limo gateway, though DNSSEC successfully prevented malicious traffic redirection.

Web3 VCs struggle to differentiate themselves, leading capital to flow to brands over potential.

A massive $292 million exploit of Kelp DAO has triggered panic and widespread withdrawals across major decentralized finance lending protocols.

The Kelp exploit highlights risks of non-isolated DeFi lending and cross-chain integrations causing ecosystem-wide contagion.

Crypto traders executed $500 million in oil futures on Hyperliquid as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sparked fears of rising energy prices.

Paxos Labs co-founder Chunda McCain explains how stablecoins allow businesses to reduce costs, generate yield, and access credit without necessarily issuing their own tokens.

Aave's Total Value Locked dropped $6 billion after a Kelp hack led to bad debt and depositor withdrawals.

Bitcoin network activity reached an eight-year low, suggesting that price discovery has migrated from on-chain transactions to institutional off-chain venues like ETFs.

The RAVE token plummeted 90% following allegations of market manipulation and investigations by major exchanges like Binance and Bitget.

France is experiencing a surge in violent "wrench attacks" against crypto holders, leading to kidnappings and home invasions.

The Asteroid Shiba meme coin surged 920% after Elon Musk named the plush toy as the official SpaceX mascot.

Rishi Sunak argues that the U.S. is better positioned than Europe to recover from the economic impacts of the ongoing Iran war.

The SEC approved a rule change replacing the $25,000 pattern day trading minimum with a risk-based margin system, potentially increasing retail speculative activity.

The North Carolina Bankers Association is lobbying Senator Thom Tillis to implement a total ban on stablecoin yield payments within the CLARITY Act.

An Ethereum Foundation-backed initiative identified roughly 100 North Korean operatives infiltrating various Web3 projects using fabricated identities and forged documentation.

RaveDAO (RAVE) plummeted nearly 100% following insider manipulation allegations, prompting comparisons to the 2021 GameStop frenzy by Bitget's CEO.

The White House criticized banks for opposing the CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield compromise, urging the sector to stop lobbying efforts.

Aluminum manufacturer Alcoa is nearing a deal to sell its inactive Massena East smelter to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.

Charles Schwab is offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, but these assets lack the standard FDIC and SIPC protections of traditional brokerage accounts.

Senator Elizabeth Warren accused SEC head Paul Atkins of potentially misleading Congress regarding declining enforcement data.

The liquid restaking protocol Kelp suffered a $293 million exploit, forcing multiple decentralized finance platforms to freeze their exposure to the rsETH token.

Proposed US legislation seeks to simplify tax rules for regulated dollar-pegged stablecoins to encourage their use as everyday digital currency.

Kelp DAO lost $292 million in rsETH after an attacker exploited its LayerZero-powered bridge, impacting liquidity across over 20 blockchain networks.

Strategy plans to shift its STRC preferred share dividends to a semi-monthly schedule to reduce price volatility and enable more consistent bitcoin acquisitions.

Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its idle New York smelter to NYDIG to repurpose its existing power infrastructure for Bitcoin mining.

Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 1.1% to 135.5 T, though projections indicate a rise in the upcoming adjustment.

Aave WETH suppliers are urged to withdraw funds after attackers used stolen KelpDAO rsETH as collateral, creating bad debt on the lending protocol.

Cryptocurrency is integrating into the US banking system through technical regulatory decisions rather than a single comprehensive law.

Crypto firms are integrating AI agents into their infrastructure to remain competitive as AI captures the vast majority of global venture capital funding.

Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge was exploited for approximately $292 million via a LayerZero attack, prompting the protocol to pause its core operations.

Kevin Warsh’s potential appointment as Fed chair could significantly influence Bitcoin through his hawkish monetary policy and his unique, direct exposure to the crypto industry.

Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its inactive Massena East smelter facility in New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.

Major exchanges Binance and Bitget are investigating RaveDAO's RAVE token following allegations of an insider-orchestrated short squeeze.

The Lightning Network faces long-term quantum computing challenges, but developers are actively researching upgrades to ensure future cryptographic security.

TRON founder Justin Sun met with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov to discuss integrating the KGST stablecoin into the TRON blockchain network.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT is offering a $25,000 bounty to expose a suspected RAVE token pump-and-dump scheme involving major cryptocurrency exchanges.