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Investigations are ongoing into whether Cantor Fitzgerald profited from tariff-refund rights while Howard Lutnick held a key government policy role.

Hackers behind the $290 million KelpDAO exploit are laundering stolen funds using privacy protocols and cross-chain bridging tools.

Scammers impersonating Iranian officials are demanding cryptocurrency from ships near the Strait of Hormuz to guarantee safe transit.

Newly appointed Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song advocates for the advancement of central bank digital currencies and tokenized deposits in his inaugural address.

A group of 12 European banks has partnered with Fireblocks to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin by 2026 to challenge dollar-denominated token dominance.

Japan Securities Clearing Corporation is partnering with Mizuho, Nomura, and Digital Asset to test blockchain-based collateral management for Japanese government bonds.

a16z crypto argues that blockchain technology can provide the necessary identity standards for AI agents to operate securely in the digital economy.

Criminals staged a fake police raid, coercing a victim into transferring $1 million in Bitcoin through physical threats.

New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes CBDCs and deposit tokens while excluding stablecoins from his inaugural policy speech.

Singapore’s OCBC has launched the GOLDX token, allowing institutional investors to access a physical gold fund on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains.

Arbitrum's security council froze over $71 million in Ether linked to the recent Kelp protocol exploit following an emergency governance decision.

Senator Thom Tillis has requested that the Senate Banking Committee delay the CLARITY Act markup until May to resolve stablecoin yield disagreements.

The Arbitrum Security Council has frozen $71 million in ETH associated with the recent $292 million exploit of the Kelp DAO protocol.

Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 in Amsterdam is establishing itself as a premier B2B hub for the European digital asset and blockchain ecosystem.

Bitcoin climbed above $75,000 as markets reacted to progress in Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks and a broader recovery in global equities.

The Arbitrum Security Council successfully froze 30,766 ETH stolen during the KelpDAO exploit, moving the funds to a secure, governance-controlled wallet.

Coin Center argues that writing and publishing crypto software code constitutes protected free speech under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Coinbase-backed protocol x402 has launched Agentic.market, a platform enabling AI agents to discover, purchase, and integrate services without needing individual API keys.

New York lawmaker Alex Bores proposed an AI dividend program to support US citizens facing potential job displacement from artificial intelligence.

Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit, with law enforcement input.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 101,627 ETH while Chairman Tom Lee argues that the current crypto winter is nearing its end.

The Arbitrum Security Council successfully froze $71 million in stolen ETH following the major KelpDAO exploit.

Aave's risk manager proposed two scenarios to address bad debt from the Kelp DAO exploit, impacting rsETH holders and L2 networks.

Kelp DAO and LayerZero are trading blame following a $292 million hack, while Aave evaluates potential bad debt impacts on its protocol.

South Korea’s Kospi index reached a new intraday record high, fueled by strong demand for AI-related memory chips from Samsung and SK Hynix.

Apple's new CEO inherits a conservative crypto stance, but the company benefits from crypto via App Store fees and Apple Pay integrations.

Moody’s Ratings is nominated for a BeInCrypto award for its pioneering work in placing credit ratings and analytics directly on-chain.

John Ternus will replace Tim Cook as Apple's CEO on September 1, transitioning from his role as SVP of Hardware Engineering.

Amazon is investing up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of a major strategic partnership involving AWS infrastructure and AI development.

John Oliver criticized prediction markets for potential manipulation and vowed that his future commentary will remain independent of platform betting activity.

North Korea-linked hackers are targeting DeFi infrastructure, causing over $500 million in losses by exploiting configuration weaknesses rather than traditional code vulnerabilities.

Bybit led an $8 million Series A funding round for the Malaysian dual-licensed digital asset exchange Hata.

Aave faces up to $230 million in potential losses after a Kelp DAO bridge exploit compromised the backing of its rsETH collateral.

Bitcoin rose above $76,000 despite geopolitical tensions, while the DeFi sector faced a $14 billion outflow following a $292 million KelpDAO exploit.

Pokémon TCG marketplaces are approaching record revenues, driven by the growth of sustainable tokenized collectibles rather than speculative NFT-adjacent activity.

Bitcoin reclaimed $76,500 amid market volatility fueled by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating global oil supply concerns.

Poland’s largest crypto exchange, zondacrypto, is facing a collapse as millions in customer funds are inaccessible due to a missing private key.

DeFi sector losses have exceeded $600 million in three weeks, driving total value locked to a one-year low following the Kelp DAO exploit.

A $292 million KelpDAO exploit has triggered a broad decline in total value locked across the top 20 DeFi chains.

A report by Block Scholes and Bitget shows traders are using 24/7 tokenized assets to hedge against global geopolitical events in real time.

NVIDIA stock is mirroring Bitcoin’s bull flag pattern and volatility, potentially targeting $250 following favorable US tariff refund news.

Grayscale has updated its Hyperliquid ETF proposal to replace Coinbase with Anchorage Digital Bank as the fund's primary custodian.

Tether has acquired an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a Bitcoin mining finance firm, as part of its broader strategy to invest in crypto infrastructure.

Jason Lowery, author of "Softwar," has been appointed as Special Assistant to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander to advise on national security.

Iranian officials are criticizing crypto-based oil trading as these platforms increasingly shape market sentiment during geopolitical conflicts when traditional exchanges are closed.

An Ethereum whale has opened a $90.8 million long position, signaling confidence as technical charts suggest a potential ETH price target of $3,230.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins is shifting the agency toward a supportive crypto regulatory framework while investigating potential manipulation in growing prediction markets.

Capital B acquired 12 additional bitcoin, bringing its total treasury holdings to 2,937 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin reserve strategy.

President Trump's policy announcements and social media posts have repeatedly caused significant price volatility in bitcoin, raising concerns about potential market manipulation.

BeInCrypto has updated its homepage and article pages to include video blocks and social CTAs, optimizing for modern mobile-first content consumption habits.

The x402 Foundation has launched Agent.market, a platform serving as an app store for AI agents to discover and access various internet-native services.

Hilbert Group's Russell Thompson warns that tightening global liquidity will pressure Bitcoin in the near term before policy interventions provide relief.

Tether has participated in an $8 million strategic funding round for Kaio, a UAE-based real-world asset firm.

AlphaTON has rebranded as Alpha Compute to emphasize its strategic focus on AI infrastructure, confidential computing, and GPU-as-a-service offerings.

Tether has acquired an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a Bitmain-linked bitcoin mining finance firm, following its 2025 initial public offering.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleges RaveDAO is aware of the parties behind the extreme price manipulation of its RAVE token.

Deutsche Bank reports that U.S. crypto adoption recovered to 12% in March, with bitcoin remaining the dominant choice for investors.

Ripple aims for XRP Ledger to be quantum-ready by 2028, addressing the growing threat of quantum computing to digital asset security.

Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky has delayed the company's potential IPO until 2028 as the fintech prioritizes obtaining a US banking charter.

Kelp DAO disputes LayerZero's blame for a $290M exploit, stating LayerZero's default settings were the cause.

Global stablecoin rulemaking has stalled, prompting the BIS to warn of fragmentation risks and urge international cooperation.

MicroStrategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, its largest buy in over a year, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price.

DeFi faces a trust crisis as capital migrates toward safer, regulated on-chain alternatives like stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries.

Coinbase and Bybit are reportedly collaborating to explore the tokenization, custody, and distribution of U.S. stocks for global markets.

Onchain investigator ZachXBT has challenged MemeCore to justify its $6 billion valuation and the concentration of its token supply among insiders.

RAVE faces a potential 58% decline as technical indicators and allegations of market manipulation by insiders continue to pressure the token's price.

Reabold Resources clarified that its West Newton gas site remains focused on UK energy security despite reports about potential bitcoin mining plans.

Bitmine acquired over $230 million in ether, marking its largest weekly purchase of 2026 and bringing its total holdings to nearly 5 million ETH.

Strategy has acquired $2.54 billion in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC and surpassing BlackRock as the largest corporate holder.

Bitcoin hovers near $75K, supported by ETF demand despite geopolitical tensions and market fragility.