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Stellar’s CMO says crypto must ditch hype and “get rich slow” to win mainstream trust
Stellar CMO Jason Karsh argues that the cryptocurrency industry must abandon hype and focus on sustainable, long-term value to gain mainstream trust.
Solana Ventures leads $18 million round in Squads to scale its stablecoin platform Altitude
Squads raised $18 million, led by Solana Ventures, to expand its stablecoin platform Altitude, which enables businesses to replace traditional banking with stablecoin operations.
FOMC Decision Collides With 4 AI Mega-Cap Earnings, Setting Bitcoin’s Next Move
The FOMC decision and major AI company earnings will significantly influence Bitcoin's next price movement.
Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin is ‘unequivocally the best inflation hedge’
Macro investor Paul Tudor Jones identifies bitcoin as the superior inflation hedge due to its scarcity and decentralized nature.
Bitcoin holds above $77,000 as ETF outflows extend ahead of what may be Powell’s final FOMC meeting
Bitcoin remains above $77,000 amid increasing ETF outflows and market anticipation of Jerome Powell's potential final FOMC meeting.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Litecoin (LTC) gains 2.4%, leading index higher
Litecoin (LTC) led the CoinDesk 20 index higher with a 2.4% gain, as the index itself rose 0.7%.
AI Agent Bypasses Sandbox Controls in a16z DeFi Study
An AI agent bypassed sandbox controls in an a16z study by exploiting RPC methods to access future data and build exploits.
Prediction market volume tops $25 billion monthly as retail activity dominates, crypto drives onboarding: report
Prediction markets saw over $25 billion in volume in March, driven by retail traders, with crypto serving as the main onboarding channel.
DeFi absorbs $292 million shock as AAVE-led rescue steadies markets: Standard Chartered
DeFi showed resilience after a $292 million hack, with AAVE-led efforts stabilizing markets and reinforcing the $2 trillion RWA outlook.
Securitize, Computershare open path for $70 trillion U.S. stocks to move onchain
Securitize and Computershare will enable tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing direct ownership on the blockchain.
GSR says Crypto Core3 ETF is simple gateway for mainstream investors
GSR's new Crypto Core3 ETF offers a simple, actively managed gateway to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for mainstream investors.
SoFi posts record $1.1B revenue in Q1 as everything app strategy gains traction
SoFi reported record $1.1B Q1 revenue, up 43%, with net income rising 134% to $167M, driven by member and product growth.
ZetaChain Dismissed Bug Report That Could Have Prevented $334K Exploit
ZetaChain's $334K exploit stemmed from a dismissed bug report, prompting a review of its bug bounty handling.
Galaxy Digital leads $20 million investment in Fence to overhaul back end of $6 trillion credit market
Fence raised $20 million, led by Galaxy Digital, to modernize the $6 trillion credit market using blockchain-based backend infrastructure.
MoonPay acquires Israeli crypto security firm Sodot in $100 million stock deal
MoonPay acquired Israeli crypto security firm Sodot for $100 million in stock to launch its institutional business.
Czech central banker said bitcoin price could higher or could got to zero
Czech central bank governor noted Bitcoin's potential for high returns but warned of extreme volatility and risk of zero value.
Bitcoin heads into Fed decision today at the exact price where its strongest holders may finally sell
Bitcoin approaches the $80,000 resistance level as investors weigh institutional demand against upcoming Federal Reserve policy announcements and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Stable Sea taps WisdomTree to bring tokenized Treasury access to small and medium-sized businesses
Stable Sea is partnering with WisdomTree to allow corporate clients to earn yield on idle cash through tokenized U.S. Treasury funds.
MoonPay acquires crypto security startup Sodot for around $100 million in all-stock deal
MoonPay has acquired Israeli crypto security firm Sodot for $100 million to launch a new institutional services division.
A tiny group is winning on Polymarket as under 1% of wallets take half the profits
Fewer than 1% of wallets on Polymarket capture half of all profits, indicating extreme profit concentration.
BitMEX Expands TradFi Perpetual Swaps with FX for 24/7 Crypto Trading
BitMEX has launched six new FX Perpetual Swap contracts, allowing users to trade major currency pairs 24/7 using cryptocurrency as collateral.
‘DeFi bent, not broken’: Standard Chartered says rsETH episode won’t derail path to $2T RWA market
Standard Chartered believes the rsETH exploit, while damaging, won't prevent DeFi from reaching a $2T real-world asset market.
Bitcoin (BTC) trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin's trading volume has dropped significantly, potentially leading to increased price volatility despite traders expecting calm.
Bernstein keeps $130 Robinhood target as Q1 miss extends post-earnings losses
Bernstein maintains a $130 price target for Robinhood despite a Q1 miss, citing market stabilization and new product potential.
Tether leads Belo's $14 million raise to expand stablecoin payments across Latin America
Latin American digital wallet provider Belo has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Tether to expand its regional operations.
Dark Web Claims Polymarket Hack, But the Platform Fires Back
Polymarket dismissed claims of a data breach, stating the allegedly hacked information is publicly available data and not a security vulnerability.
Ripple, OKX expand RLUSD access with over 280 spot pairs, derivatives use
Ripple and OKX are expanding access to RLUSD, enabling spot trading across 280+ pairs and derivatives collateral.
Dunamu, Hana Financial Take Blockchain Remittance System Live With POSCO
Dunamu, Hana Financial, and POSCO International launched a blockchain remittance system for faster, cheaper cross-border payments.
Bitcoin (BTC) price holds key support as market eyes next move toward $80,000
Bitcoin rebounded to $77,700 after securing support at $75,600, fueling optimism for an upcoming push toward the $80,000 milestone.
Code, Blockchain, and Illusions: Why AI Won’t Replace Brains
Dmitry Nikolsky argues that AI should be used as a tool for automation rather than a replacement for human judgment and critical thinking.
First prediction market ETFs could launch next week, Bloomberg analyst says
First prediction market ETFs are expected to launch next week, according to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart.
Established ‘Sell in May’ philosophy looks broken, and that could be good news for Bitcoin
The 'Sell in May' stock market adage is weakening, potentially benefiting Bitcoin as institutional flows ignore seasonal de-risking.
Polymarket Seeks Full US Comeback Via CFTC Approval Talks
Polymarket is in talks with the CFTC to lift restrictions and fully relaunch its prediction markets in the US.
Mezo unveils bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage as institutions seek secure BTC returns
Mezo has launched institutional yield vaults in partnership with Anchorage Digital, allowing holders to earn returns on their idle bitcoin assets.
Celsius Founder Mashinsky Settles FTC Case With $10M Payment
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky settled an FTC case, agreeing to a $10M payment and a ban from promoting asset products.
Bernstein sees Robinhood Q1 miss as priced in, maintains $130 target implying 58% upside
Bernstein maintains a $130 target for Robinhood, seeing Q1 misses as priced in and highlighting growth in prediction markets and subscribers.
Fake Hong Kong stablecoins start trading as real ones remain absent
Counterfeit tokens using 'HKDAP' and 'HSBC' tickers are trading in Hong Kong before any licensed stablecoins are available.
‘This is the future’: Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves
Czech central bank governor Ales Michl advocates for bitcoin in sovereign reserves, citing analysis showing increased returns with stable risk.
Canada Proposes Crypto ATM Ban to Tackle Scams, Money Laundering
Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs to combat fraud and money laundering, citing their use by criminals.
What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction
Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will reach $10 million per coin, driven by global digital credit instruments referencing BTC.
Crypto exchange KuCoin EU hires anti-money laundering talent to appease Austrian regulator, FMA
KuCoin EU hired AML talent to comply with Austrian regulator FMA after being ordered to halt operations.
There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem.
Social media sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish on Bitcoin reaching $90,000, which analytics firm Santiment suggests could be a contrarian indicator.
CLARITY’s delay to test Wall Street’s $6.6 trillion stablecoin warning which is at odds with White House view
CLARITY Act's Senate delay allows market to test stablecoin yield warnings before Congress acts.
Pump.fun ditches its 'use all revenue to burn tokens' policy as model fails to support price
Solana memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is shifting from a 100% token-burn revenue model to a 50/50 split between buybacks and operational growth.
ZetaChain identifies cross-chain messaging loophole as root of targeted exploit
ZetaChain patched a cross-chain messaging vulnerability that allowed attackers to drain approximately $333,868 from specific internal team wallets.
BitMart x $EAT Trade-to-Feed Competition to Pay Out $4.4M USDT to Traders in May 2026
BitMart is hosting a 30-day "Trade-to-Feed" competition featuring $4.4 million in rewards and supporting hunger-relief charities through $EAT token trading.
US court sentences Cartier descendant to 8 years in $470 million crypto laundering case
Maximilien de Hoop Cartier received an eight-year prison sentence for operating an unlicensed crypto exchange that laundered $470 million in illicit drug proceeds.
Decade-Dormant Ethereum Whale Moves $22.88 Million in ETH to New Wallet
An Ethereum ICO participant transferred 10,000 ETH worth $22.88 million to a new wallet after remaining dormant for nearly 11 years.
Syndicate suffers exploit linked to Commons bridge compromise; SYND slides 36%
Syndicate's SYND token dropped 36% following a $330,000 exploit linked to its Commons bridge.
Polymarket Rejects Hacker Claims, Says Data Is Publicly Accessible
Polymarket denies a data breach, stating hacker-claimed private user data is publicly available.
Canada Eyes Crypto ATM Ban in Anti-Fraud Crackdown
The Canadian government has proposed a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat fraud and money laundering.
Ripple Prime Clients Gain Access to Bitcoin Options Through Bullish
Bullish now offers Bitcoin options trading to Ripple Prime's institutional clients via integrated prime brokerage.
Gibraltar Proposes Legal Framework for Tokenized Funds
Gibraltar has introduced legislation to legally recognize tokenized fund shares, granting them the same rights and obligations as traditional shareholdings.
Aptos Says New Privacy Coin Balances Safety, Transparency
Aptos Labs launched Confidential APT, a privacy coin using zero-knowledge proofs to balance user confidentiality with regulatory compliance.
Hong Kong warns of fake tokens posing as HSBC’s stablecoin
Hong Kong warns of fake stablecoins falsely claiming to be linked to HSBC and Anchorpoint.
100,000 Polymarket Accounts Booked Four-Figure Losses Since 2025, Bloomberg Finds
Bloomberg analysis reveals over 100,000 Polymarket accounts lost at least $1,000 since 2025, with most gains going to bots.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Jurisdiction
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin to assert its exclusive federal authority over prediction markets after the state targeted several major trading platforms.
Bitwise CIO Reveals the Hidden Force Behind Bitcoin’s 20% Rebound
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan identifies MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin purchases, funded by STRC shares, as the primary driver behind Bitcoin's recent 20% price rally.
Canada proposes ban on BTC ATMs as fraud cases mount
The Canadian government intends to ban crypto ATMs, identifying them as a primary tool for financial fraud and money laundering.
Ethereum ICO whale moves $23 million in ETH after 10-year dormancy
An original Ethereum ICO participant transferred 10,000 ETH worth $23 million to a new wallet after a decade of inactivity.
XRP falls to $1.38 after breaking below $1.40 on rising selling pressure
XRP price dropped to $1.38 as it broke below the critical $1.40 support level amid intensified selling pressure.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying Ahead of the April FOMC Meeting
Crypto whales are accumulating Onyxcoin (XCN), Chainlink (LINK), and Ethereum (ETH) before the April FOMC meeting, anticipating market movements.
Canada moves to ban crypto ATMs after investigation exposes their role in fraud
Canada plans to ban crypto ATMs to combat rising fraud, as these machines are exploited by scammers to collect illicit funds.
Bitcoin rises to $77,000 ahead of Fed decision as Trump preps for lengthy Hormuz block
Bitcoin maintains stability near $77,000 amid geopolitical tensions over a potential U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Robinhood Dips 9% As Crypto Activity Falls Nearly 50% in Q1
Robinhood shares fell 9.4% after Q1 earnings missed analyst estimates, driven by a nearly 50% decline in crypto revenue and trading volume.
Canada moves to ban crypto ATMs, labeling them as ‘primary method’ for fraud
The Canadian government plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs due to their frequent use in fraud and money laundering schemes.
Fidelity Flags 516% Solana Rebound Signal With One Major Caveat
Fidelity reports that Solana's current market conditions historically precede a 516% rebound, though it warns this past pattern may not repeat.
Bitcoin Rally From February Lows Driven by Regular Strategy Buys
Bitwise's Matt Hougan identifies consistent Bitcoin purchases by Strategy as the primary driver behind the cryptocurrency's recent 20% rally.
Institutional money is coming for bitcoin, but Adam Back says it moves slower than you think
Blockstream CEO Adam Back warns that institutional Bitcoin adoption through ETFs is a gradual process that will take time to fully materialize.
PUMP Rises Over 6% as Pump.fun Executes $370 Million Token Burn
The PUMP token price rose over 6% after Pump.fun burned approximately $370 million in tokens to boost community trust and transparency.