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Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit
The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.
Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes
Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.
Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan
Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.
Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents
Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services.
NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses
The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers.
Arbitrum freezes $71 million worth of ETH stolen in Kelp DAO exploit
The Arbitrum Security Council said the frozen funds will only be moved by further action through Arbitrum governance.
Aave risk manager models 2 bad debt scenarios from Kelp DAO exploit
The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level.
Kelp DAO shifts blame to LayerZero for $292 million exploit; Aave examines bad debt scenarios
Kelp DAO has countered LayerZero's earlier statement, saying the 1-of-1 DVN setup under criticism was shipped as the default at LayerZero.
Senate crypto bill faces April setback amid growing pressure to get legislation through: report
Tensions are building to schedule a hearing to advance crypto market structure legislation, which could reportedly be pushed to May.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
John Oliver of ‘Last Week Tonight’ discusses prediction markets and manipulation
Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.
North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit
More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state.
Bybit leads funding for Malaysia’s Hata dual-licensed crypto platform
The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.
Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos
Aave published a report outlining two possible outcomes: around $123 million in losses if damage is shared across all rsETH, or up to $230 million if confined to Layer 2s, with the final impact depending on how Kelp DAO allocates the shortfall.
Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack
Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.
Pokémon TCG marketplaces near record as tokenized collectibles show staying power
The tokenization layer of these platforms is being used as a liquidity wrapper, as opposed to a purely speculative venue.
Inside Bitwise’s Avalanche ETP and institutional strategy with Matt Hougan
Matt Hougan explains how ETFs, tokenization, and institutional capital are reshaping crypto and driving the next phase of growth.
DeFi losses top $600 million in weeks as Kelp DAO exploit drags TVL to one-year low
Kelp Dao, Aave and LayerZero are pointing the finger at each other and it is still unclear how losses will be distributed.
Grayscale’s amended Hyperliquid ETF filing drops Coinbase as custodian, names Anchorage
Grayscale previously tapped Anchorage as a secondary custodian for a portion of the firm’s Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts’ holdings.
One year under Paul Atkins, SEC's crypto stance shows break with past
While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.
Price predictions 4/20: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin bulls retain control over the market, but charts show $80,000 is likely to remain a stiff overhead resistance. Will altcoins rally as BTC price consolidates?
Tether takes 8.2% stake in Bitcoin mining finance platform Antalpha
The purchase comes as the stablecoin issuer expands its investments across crypto infrastructure and financial services, including in Kaio, also announced today.
Ethereum whale opens $90M long bets as ETH price chart eyes $3.2K
ETH price rising to $2,400 drove whales to open large ETH long bets, as technical indicators suggest a short-term ETH price rally toward $3,000.
A year under Paul Atkins: SEC crypto embrace grows as prediction markets draw scrutiny
About a year into the job, SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he is on a mission to "advance, clarify and transform" or (ACT).
Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week
Trump’s social media posts and statements to news reporters have triggered 5% to 12% swings in the price of bitcoin, blurring the lines between policy and market manipulation.
Coinbase-incubated x402 protocol unveils app-store for AI bots
X402 creator Erik Reppel noted agentic commerce is already reshaping activation costs with bots accessing services on a per-use basis.
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief.
Tether joins $8 million strategic funding round in RWA firm Kaio
"Kaio’s unique position unlocks new pathways for capital formation and investment," Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
Tether discloses nearly 2 million-share stake in Bitmain-linked Antalpha
Nasdaq-listed Antalpha’s lending business is growing quickly despite a more than 27% drop in its stock price.
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.
Blockchain sleuth accuses RaveDAO of knowing who manipulated the price of its token
The on-chain sleuth cited "suspicious" exchange-linked activity as RAVE swung from $60 million in market capitalization to $6 billion and back.
Bitcoin daily gains near 3% as stocks ignore US-Iran war threat, oil drops
Bitcoin bulls avoided a correction as US markets opened, but analysis warned that Strategy was responsible for much of the latest BTC price strength.
U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says
Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said.
Ripple races to make XRP Ledger quantum-ready as computing threat turns ‘credible’
The company also made the case that XRP Ledger is better prepared than other blockchains, including Ethereum.
Kelp DAO claims LayerZero’s 'default' settings are what actually caused the massive $290 million disaster
The liquid restaking protocol said the compromised verifier was LayerZero's own infrastructure, and the setup it was faulted for running was LayerZero's onboarding default.
Global stablecoin rulemaking slows, prompting BIS to urge cooperation to avoid fragmentation risks
To mitigate risks like sudden withdrawals, policymakers are debating safeguards such as limiting interest payments and offering issuers access to central bank backstops.
Tether backs UAE tokenization firm KAIO in $8M funding round to bring Emirati funds onchain
The Abu Dhabi-headquartered firm build infrastruture to distribute insitutional funds on blockchain rails, lowering entry barrier for investors.
Bitmine buys 101,627 ETH in largest purchase since December 2025
Bitmine bought 101,627 Ether last week, lifting holdings to 4,976,485 ETH, or about 4.12% of supply, as the company moves closer to its 5% target.
Japan to test government bonds as digital collateral on Canton
The Japanese Securities Clearing Corporation will test using Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton network with Mizuho, Nomura and Digital Asset.
Tom Lee says ‘crypto winter is much closer to ending’ as Bitmine buys another 101,627 ETH
Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH in a week, pushing its treasury to 4.12% of ether's supply as chairman Lee calls crypto winter's end.
Coinbase, Bybit said to be working together on tokenization, custody and distribution of U.S. stocks
The talks do not involve any sort of stake acquisition or similar deal to enter the U.S., as was reported elsewhere last month.
ZachXBT asks MemeCore to explain valuation and token supply
ZachXBT challenged MemeCore to justify its valuation and explain what he claimed is insider-held supply, as the onchain sleuth widened a probe after the RAVE token’s collapse.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE price plummets 22.9% over weekend
Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 2.5% and BNB Token (BNB) fell 2.3% from Friday.
RaveDAO's RAVE token risks another 50% crash amid price manipulation claims
RAVE is trending inside a descending channel pattern, and is about to test the lower trendline target near $0.30 amid price manipulation concerns.
UK gas firm downplays bitcoin mining plans after report suggested pivot
The firm said it is exploring the potential to deploy bitcoin mining, but remains committed to progressing the site for UK energy security.
Bitmine buys 101,627 ether worth over $230 million, its largest weekly haul of 2026
The Ethereum treasury firm is nearing 5 million ETH holdings as it increased its accumulation pace over the past weeks.
Bitcoin holds ‘fragile equilibrium’ near $75K as ETF demand cushions crypto market despite Hormuz tensions: analysts
Nearly $1 billion in spot bitcoin ETF inflows and rising stablecoin liquidity suggest institutional demand is still stemming pullbacks.
Strategy buys 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.5B, holdings top 800,000 BTC
Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion last week, marking its third-largest BTC purchase on record.
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