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Drift Protocol Announces $150M Tether-Backed Plan for Relaunch and User Recovery
Drift Protocol has secured $150 million, primarily from Tether, to facilitate a platform relaunch and compensate users after a massive April exploit.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price drops 1.3% as index trades lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 0.2% to 2083.34, with Ethereum and Aave leading the decline among assets.
Drift Protocol secures nearly $150M in recovery funding from Tether and partners as it drops USDC for USDT
Drift Protocol has raised nearly $150 million, led by Tether, to facilitate user recovery and transition its settlement currency from USDC to USDT.
Ukraine Detains Suspect In $100M Cybercrime Ring, $11M in Assets Seized
Ukrainian authorities arrested a wanted cybercrime suspect and seized $11 million in assets linked to a $100 million international fraud scheme.
DoubleZero rolls out Edge, a low-latency onchain data delivery service on its global fiber DePIN infrastructure
DoubleZero has launched Edge, a decentralized fiber network providing low-latency onchain data delivery, starting with real-time Solana block data.
Solana news (SOL): Wall Street tech is coming to crypto as DoubleZero rolls out high-speed data for blockchain
DoubleZero has launched a high-speed data platform for Solana to provide traders with faster, Wall Street-style market information.
Galaxy Digital Urges SEC to Let Tokenized Securities Trade on AMMs
Galaxy Digital is lobbying the SEC to permit automated market makers to trade tokenized securities without registering as traditional exchanges.
Bitcoin’s quantum migration plan forces the network to choose between frozen and stolen coins
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 361 introduces a controversial phased migration to quantum-resistant signatures that risks freezing non-migrated coins to prevent quantum-based theft.
YouTuber Coffeezilla raises concerns over Strategy’s Bitcoin-backed STRC stock
YouTuber Coffeezilla warns that Strategy's Bitcoin-backed STRC stock marketing may mislead retail investors regarding its actual risks.
Crypto fund manager questioned in Zanzibar police probe into fiancee’s death: reports
Zanzibar authorities are investigating the death of influencer Ashly Robinson, questioning her fiancé, crypto manager Joe McCann, as part of the probe.
Bitcoin's Quantum Migration May Reveal Number of Satoshi Coins: Adam Back
Adam Back suggests that migrating Bitcoin to a post-quantum address format could finally reveal how many coins are truly held by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Europe Bitcoin Treasury Model Won’t Mirror Strategy: PBW 2026
European companies are developing localized Bitcoin treasury strategies rather than copying the US-based Strategy playbook due to regulatory and capital market differences.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Flags Yuan Stablecoin as Next Currency Battleground
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a yuan-backed stablecoin will emerge as a significant competitive force in the evolving landscape of global digital currency payments.
Bitcoin funding rates turn most negative since 2023, signaling potential market bottom
Bitcoin funding rates are at their most negative since 2023, historically indicating a market bottom despite price increases.
Gold’s 18% Rally Faces a Volume Crisis, a Strong Rival, and a Wall of Puts
Gold's 18% rally is challenged by declining volume, silver's outperformance, and bearish options bets.
Why the SEC just gave self custody crypto apps 5 years to get traditional broker licenses
The SEC issued guidance allowing self-custodial crypto interfaces to operate without broker-dealer registration if they adhere to strict neutrality and disclosure requirements.
French Minister Seeks Measures Against Crypto Wrench Attacks, Kidnappings
French officials are developing new security measures to combat the rising frequency of crypto-linked kidnappings and violent extortion attacks against investors.
BTC price holds near $75,000 as short-term holders look for profit opportunities: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin maintains levels near $75,000 amid institutional demand, supply pressure, and cautious market hedging behavior.
Sygnum Bank Explains Bitcoin’s Institutional Maturity as Wall Street Turns It Into Portfolio Plumbing
Sygnum Bank highlights Bitcoin's integration into institutional portfolios, moving beyond daily ETF flows to become standard asset allocation.
‘Bitcoin taxes make no sense’: Washington think tank argues US rules hinder everyday payments
The Cato Institute argues that U.S. tax policies treating bitcoin as property discourage its use as an everyday currency.
The cheapest bitcoin ETF yet: Morgan Stanley uses 0.14% fee to draw $100 million in first week
Morgan Stanley's new Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, attracted over $100 million in its first week with the lowest fee at 0.14%.
Crypto fund manager questioned in fiancé’s death during Zanzibar trip
Authorities are investigating the death of influencer Ashly Robinson, who died while vacationing in Zanzibar with her fiancé, crypto manager Joe McCann.
South Korea Pilots Tokenized Deposits for Government Spending
South Korea is launching a pilot project to test tokenized deposits for government operational spending, targeting a full rollout by late 2026.
Circle CEO Allaire sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ for yuan stablecoin: report
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes a yuan-backed stablecoin could help internationalize China's currency amid growing global technological competition.
The CLARITY Act breakthrough: Why JPMorgan says the U.S. crypto rulebook is ‘close to completion’
JPMorgan reports that negotiations for the CLARITY Act are nearing a final breakthrough, with only a few outstanding issues left to resolve.
Building in an Ecosystem: What Founders Often Get Wrong
Founders often mistakenly equate ecosystem distribution with product demand, neglecting the necessity of integrating products into native platform behaviors and retention loops.
Crypto Community Pushes Back at Professor Jiang’s Viral CIA Bitcoin Theory
The crypto community has rejected Professor Jiang's viral claims that the CIA created Bitcoin, citing fundamental misunderstandings of the network's decentralized nature.
South Korea to pilot blockchain-based deposit tokens for government spending
South Korea is testing blockchain-based deposit tokens for official government spending to improve transparency and administrative efficiency.
Bitcoin is testing a level that capped its rally in January
Bitcoin's rally is stalling near $75,000 as large holders begin selling into ETF demand at a key breakeven price level.
Ethereum Price at $2,400 Settles a Fight Between Smart Money and Whales
Ethereum's price near $2,355 shows a divide between bullish smart money indicators and cautious whale behavior, with $2,400 serving as the decisive level.
World Liberty Faces Backlash Over Token Unlock Plan
World Liberty Financial faces criticism for a proposal to lock early investors' tokens for up to four years or potentially indefinitely.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin fund overtakes WisdomTree after 6 trading days
Morgan Stanley’s new spot Bitcoin ETF surpassed the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund in net inflows just six trading days after its launch.
China already has the compute to train its own Mythos-like AI: Nvidia CEO
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that China possesses sufficient computing infrastructure and talent to develop AI models with cyber-offensive capabilities similar to Anthropic’s Mythos.
Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze
Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocates for optional quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrades, contrasting with proposals for mandatory, time-based account freezes.
DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4.5% to nearly 10-cents, outperforming bitcoin and ether
Dogecoin surged 4.5% to nearly 10 cents, outperforming Bitcoin and Ether due to strong volume and late-session buying.
Ripple partners with Korea's Kyobo Life to tokenize government bond settlement
Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance to explore the tokenization of Korean government bond settlements using its Ripple Custody platform.
Solana Institute-backed super PAC pours $8 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio race
The Sentinel Action Fund is spending $8 million to support pro-crypto candidate Jon Husted in his opposition to Sherrod Brown.
Nasdaq and S&P 500 Closed At Record Highs as Tech Stocks Rallied
US stock indexes reached record highs as tech stocks surged and Bitcoin climbed to $75,000 amid cooling geopolitical tensions.
Tom Lee Lists 3 Reasons the Stock Market Is in a “Better Position” Than at Its Early 2026 Peak
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee argues the stock market is currently stronger than its early 2026 peak due to resilience, earnings growth, and muted inflation risks.
CFTC Probes Oil Futures Trades Related to US-Iran News
The CFTC is investigating suspicious oil futures trading that occurred shortly before Trump administration announcements regarding Iran in 2026.
Bitcoin devs float 'quantum tripwire' that triggers coin freeze only if attack is proven
BitMEX Research proposes a 'canary' system to freeze vulnerable Bitcoin wallets only if a quantum attacker proves their capability on-chain.
BitMEX Proposes Quantum Canary to Avoid Bitcoin Freeze
BitMEX Research suggests a quantum-bounty canary fund as a less intrusive alternative to the controversial proposal of freezing quantum-vulnerable dormant Bitcoin.
‘Absurd governance scam’: World Liberty Financial’s new proposal prompts harsh criticism from Justin Sun and other holders
World Liberty Financial faces backlash from investors like Justin Sun over a new token vesting proposal labeled as coercive and a scam.
Bitcoin Should Prepare For Quantum Despite No Looming Threat
Adam Back advises Bitcoin to develop quantum-resistant solutions now to ensure long-term security against future computing threats.
Solana Policy Institute-backed PAC spends millions to jam Sherrod Brown's Senate run
A Solana-backed PAC is spending millions to oppose Sherrod Brown's Senate re-election bid, citing his stance on digital assets.
Bitcoin news: S&P, Nasdaq hit records as BTC stalls at $75,000, 40% off October peak
While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs, Bitcoin struggled to maintain momentum above $75,000.
When Will Bitcoin Price Bottom Out? Benjamin Cowen Predicts
Benjamin Cowen predicts Bitcoin's bottom around October 2026, based on historical cycle consistency and current market conditions.
Crypto PAC Fellowship Discloses $11M from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage
Fellowship PAC received $11 million from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital, spending $3 million on advertising.
Bitcoin Stalls at $76K As Profit-Taking Hit 63K BTC
Bitcoin stalled at $76K as traders cashed out 63K BTC, while whales accumulated, potentially stabilizing the price.
Bitnomial Launches US-Regulated Injective Futures with ETF Implications
Bitnomial has launched US-regulated Injective monthly futures, potentially paving the way for a future spot INJ ETF.
Kalshi to Create ‘Portal for Parents‘ on Prediction Markets: Report
Kalshi is launching a parent portal and AI-powered facial verification to prevent minors from illegally accessing its prediction market platform.
Tether backs Stablecoin Development Corporation’s $134 million private placement used to acquire SKY tokens
Tether has confirmed its investment in Stablecoin Development Corporation's $134 million private placement to support the acquisition of SKY governance tokens.
Ethereum DEX aggregator market grows more competitive as Kyber, CowSwap rise
The Ethereum DEX aggregator market is more competitive, with Kyber and CowSwap gaining share while 1inch declines.
Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It From ‘Digital Gold’ Into Geopolitical Settlement Bet
Bitcoin surged past $75,000, driven by geopolitical tensions and a shift in perception from 'digital gold' to a geopolitical settlement asset.
Allbirds Stock Rallies 700% On AI Pivot, But Mirrors Failed Crypto Treasury Plans
Allbirds stock surged 700% after announcing a pivot to AI compute infrastructure, mirroring past failed crypto treasury rebrands.
Tether moves $70M in Bitcoin to reserve wallet as holdings top 97,000 BTC
Tether transferred $70 million in Bitcoin to a reserve wallet, increasing its holdings to over 97,000 BTC.
Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO
A new crypto PAC, Fellowship PAC, with $11 million in funding, has spent $3 million on ads from a firm co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines.
CoreWeave Announces $6B Deal With Trading Firm Jane Street
CoreWeave secured a $6B deal with Jane Street for AI compute power and a $1B stock purchase.
UK asset manager puts $68 billion of funds on-chain via Calastone token network
Legal & General Asset Management has placed $68 billion in liquidity funds on-chain using Calastone's tokenized distribution network.
Kalshi broadens 24/7 commodities offering with new agriculture, metals, and energy markets
Kalshi launched a Commodities Hub, expanding its 24/7 trading to agriculture, metals, and energy markets.
Bitcoin news: Tether keeps stacking BTC, adding $70M in tokens to stablecoin reserve
Tether added $70 million in Bitcoin to its reserves, increasing its holdings to over 97,000 BTC.
HIP-3 open interest tops $2 billion as demand for 24/7 tokenized equity exposure surges
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets reached $2.38 billion in open interest, driven by demand for 24/7 tokenized equity and commodity exposure.
The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins
A Bitcoin proposal aims to protect against quantum computers by potentially freezing unmigrated coins.
Bitwise launches spot Avalanche ETF with built in staking rewards
Bitwise launched an Avalanche ETF (BAVA) on the NYSE, offering direct AVAX exposure and staking rewards.
Bitdeer hits 70 EH/s in self-mining bitcoin operations, claims top spot by compute
Bitdeer's self-mining operations reached 70 EH/s, making it the largest miner by compute power.
Enjin Coin Explodes 300% From Near Zero — Here’s Why
Enjin Coin (ENJ) has surged over 300% in April, driven by strong on-chain data and technical indicators, despite some warning signs.
High Roller stock jumps over 100% on Crypto.com prediction markets deal
High Roller's stock surged over 100% after announcing a deal with Crypto.com to enter U.S. prediction markets.
MicroStrategy Reports $1.3 Billion ‘Bitcoin Gain’ in April, But is It Actual Profit?
MicroStrategy reported a $1.3 billion 'Bitcoin Gain' in April, a non-GAAP metric that measures Bitcoin increase per share, not actual profit.
Wall Street won’t buy ‘trustless’ security promises
Crypto exchanges prioritize performative security over actual risk management, leading to significant losses and user distrust.
New Goldman Sachs Bitcoin fund is built for advisers seeking yield, not traders chasing the next rally
Goldman Sachs launches a Bitcoin ETF focused on generating yield through covered calls, targeting advisors and income-seeking investors.