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Litecoin Postmortem: MWEB Bug Let Attacker Fake 85,034 LTC Pegout Before Devs Froze Funds

A critical bug in Litecoin's MWEB allowed an attacker to inflate 85,034 LTC, triggering a chain reorganization affecting NEAR Intents.

Litecoin X Account Tells Critics to 'Stay on the Shallow End' After 13-Block Reorg

Litecoin experienced a 13-block reorg due to a zero-day exploit in the MWEB layer, which was patched privately weeks before the incident.

Litecoin Confirms Zero-Day Bug Caused 13-Block Reorg, Network Patched and Stable

Litecoin confirmed a zero-day bug caused a denial-of-service attack, leading to a 13-block reorganization that reversed invalid transactions.

1 hour ago

Litecoin Postmortem: MWEB Bug Let Attacker Fake 85,034 LTC Pegout Before Devs Froze Funds

A critical bug in Litecoin's MWEB allowed an attacker to inflate 85,034 LTC, triggering a chain reorganization affecting NEAR Intents.

Litecoin X Account Tells Critics to 'Stay on the Shallow End' After 13-Block Reorg

Litecoin experienced a 13-block reorg due to a zero-day exploit in the MWEB layer, which was patched privately weeks before the incident.

Litecoin Confirms Zero-Day Bug Caused 13-Block Reorg, Network Patched and Stable

Litecoin confirmed a zero-day bug caused a denial-of-service attack, leading to a 13-block reorganization that reversed invalid transactions.

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Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction as It Loses $1.40 Support: Is $1 Next?

$25,000 in XRP vs $25,000 in Solana for 2030: Which Has More Upside?

Investing $25,000 in XRP or Solana requires careful consideration of market cap and growth potential over the next four years.

XRP Price Analysis: XRP Is About to Test a Cloud Breakout That Sent It to $3.65 Last Time

XRP is at a critical Ichimoku cloud setup, potentially signaling another major price rally.

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Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction as It Loses $1.40 Support: Is $1 Next?

$25,000 in XRP vs $25,000 in Solana for 2030: Which Has More Upside?

Investing $25,000 in XRP or Solana requires careful consideration of market cap and growth potential over the next four years.

XRP Price Analysis: XRP Is About to Test a Cloud Breakout That Sent It to $3.65 Last Time

XRP is at a critical Ichimoku cloud setup, potentially signaling another major price rally.

White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases 'Big Announcement' at Bitcoin 2026

The White House will soon announce details on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve's operations and legal framework.

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Block Teases Tap-to-Pay Bitcoin, Targeting Apple's Dominance

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Billionaire Tim Draper: Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin

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Blockstream Launches Jade Core To Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security

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8 hours ago

Bitcoin extends decline - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin's decline is driven by geopolitical tensions and changing monetary policy expectations, creating a challenging environment for risk assets.

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9 hours ago

Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto

Ben McKenzie believes cryptocurrency is dangerous and benefits from the anonymity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

11 hours ago

White House Adviser Patrick Witt Teases 'Big Announcement' at Bitcoin 2026

The White House will soon announce details on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve's operations and legal framework.

2 hours ago

Block Teases Tap-to-Pay Bitcoin, Targeting Apple's Dominance

Bitcoin must circulate as peer-to-peer cash to maintain its transformational quality, according to Block's product lead Miles Suter.

19 hours ago

Billionaire Tim Draper: Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin is becoming mainstream, with governments supporting the industry and a shift towards digital currencies as a store of value.

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Blockstream Launches Jade Core To Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security

Blockstream's Jade Core hardware wallet simplifies Bitcoin self-custody for a broader user base with enhanced security features.

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8 hours ago

Bitcoin extends decline - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin's decline is driven by geopolitical tensions and changing monetary policy expectations, creating a challenging environment for risk assets.

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9 hours ago

Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto

Ben McKenzie believes cryptocurrency is dangerous and benefits from the anonymity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Senate Democrats Warn SEC Crypto Exemptions May Undermine Investor Protections

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SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a shift towards embracing digital asset innovation and ending enforcement-driven regulation.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes History as First Sitting Commissioner to Address the Bitcoin Conference

SEC Chair Paul Atkins will speak at Bitcoin 2026, marking a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulation.

19 hours ago

Senate Democrats Warn SEC Crypto Exemptions May Undermine Investor Protections

SEC crypto guidance may weaken investor protections by exempting major token categories from securities rules, according to Senate Democrats.

17 hours ago

SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings

SEC notice seeks comments on NYSE Arca's proposal requiring 85% of assets to meet eligibility standards for crypto and commodity trusts.

20 hours ago

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a shift towards embracing digital asset innovation and ending enforcement-driven regulation.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes History as First Sitting Commissioner to Address the Bitcoin Conference

SEC Chair Paul Atkins will speak at Bitcoin 2026, marking a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulation.

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6 hours ago

The off-ramp paradox: Why crypto holders are buying bread, not Lamborghinis - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise of crypto usage for everyday purchases marks a significant shift in fintech, moving beyond luxury spending to daily survival needs.

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Fidelity Pulls $150M From FBTC as Bitcoin ETF Flows Reverse After 9-Day Run

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a $263 million outflow, ending a nine-day inflow streak, with significant withdrawals from major funds.

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Blackrock, Standard Chartered Power OKX Tokenized Treasury Collateral System

OKX introduces a framework for tokenized U.S. Treasury assets as collateral, enabling institutions to trade while earning yield and ensuring regulated custody.

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7 hours ago

Bob Diamond: The settlement window is closing as 24/7 trading opens up | Fortune

The evolution of trading infrastructure highlights the efficiency of decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid, which operate without traditional intermediaries.

9 hours ago

Galaxy Digital Sends ETH Worth $104 Million to Bybit, Binance and OKX, Sparking Selloff Concerns

Galaxy Digital deposited 45,000 ETH across major exchanges, raising concerns about institutional selling pressure on ETH.

6 hours ago

Paxos Labs Amplify Pushes Built-In Yield Into $1B Toku Payroll Platform

Paxos Labs integrates yield earning into Toku's payroll platform, allowing workers to earn on stablecoin pay without losing custody of their funds.

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Exchange startup Liquid raises $18 million Series A for leveraged trading on stocks, crypto, commodities, prediction markets, and private secondaries | Fortune

Crypto exchanges are diversifying beyond crypto trading, with Liquid expanding into various asset classes and raising significant funding for its platform.

12 hours ago

Bitbank Launches 0.5% Crypto Rewards Credit Card

Bitbank and EPOS Card launched Japan's first credit card allowing monthly payments from crypto balances and offering cryptocurrency rewards.

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Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading On Bitcoin Lightning

Amboss launched RailsX, enabling Bitcoin and stablecoin trading without custody loss, enhancing dollar liquidity on the Lightning Network.

16 hours ago

Saipan Woman Gets 71 Months for $769K Bitcoin Wire Fraud Scheme

Sze Man Yu Inos received a 71-month prison sentence for defrauding older women through false bitcoin investment claims.

15 hours ago

Luxor Signs MicroBT Hardware Commitment Worth $100M Alongside Firmware Launch

Luxor Technology expanded LuxOS firmware to MicroBT Whatsminer M50 series, enhancing performance and support for bitcoin mining operations.

17 hours ago

Chainalysis Maps Iran Stablecoin Pipeline Behind $344M USDT Freeze

A $344 million USDT freeze revealed Iran-linked funds routed through stablecoin networks, highlighting sanctions enforcement and crypto activity scrutiny.

14 hours ago

B3 to Launch Bitcoin-Linked Prediction Contracts as Brazil Bans Polymarket and Kalshi

B3 launches six Event Contracts, including bitcoin, while banning derivatives on sports and political events.

8 hours ago

Memecore Drops 15.9% to $3.43 as $830M Wipeout Pushes It out of Top 20

Memecore (M) plummeted 15.9% to a $3.43 low on Tuesday, erasing nearly $1 billion in market capitalization, marking the first time it traded below $4 in over seven days.

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UAE Quits OPEC After 59 Years, BTC Slides Below $76K Amid Hormuz Supply Shock

The UAE withdrew from OPEC on April 28, 2026, causing bitcoin to drop below $76,000 shortly after the announcement.

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Aave Releases Technical Plan to Restore rsETH Backing as Defi United's Coalition Expands

The recovery involves restoring rsETH's backing ratio and clearing Aave positions after an exploit revealed structural vulnerabilities.

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Musician G. Love lost $430,000 in a crypto scam. Here's his warning.

G. Love lost $430,000 in crypto after entering his seed phrase into a fake Ledger wallet app.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 19, 2026)

Digital assets are increasingly integrated into mainstream finance amid regulatory developments and jurisdictional challenges.

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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal 'New Day' For Onshore Crypto

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'Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere': Trump Officials Talk Bitcoin

U.S. government shifts focus to supporting digital asset developers and addressing crime, rather than prosecuting software builders.

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House Republicans Warn That Bitcoin Weakness Benefits China

Digital asset regulation is framed as a national security issue and economic competition, particularly in relation to China.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 19, 2026)

Digital assets are increasingly integrated into mainstream finance amid regulatory developments and jurisdictional challenges.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal 'New Day' For Onshore Crypto

SEC and CFTC are resetting their approach to digital assets, emphasizing collaboration and regulatory clarity.

'Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere': Trump Officials Talk Bitcoin

U.S. government shifts focus to supporting digital asset developers and addressing crime, rather than prosecuting software builders.

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House Republicans Warn That Bitcoin Weakness Benefits China

Digital asset regulation is framed as a national security issue and economic competition, particularly in relation to China.

Great Time to Buy Crypto May Follow 50% Index Drop, Bloomberg Strategist Says

The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index may decline further before a clearer buying opportunity in cryptocurrencies emerges.

APE Insider Adds to Lido DAO Long, Bringing Position to 10.26 Million LDO Worth $4.58M

A wallet linked to an Apecoin insider trade has acquired 10.26 million LDO, valued at $4.58 million, following a DeFi sell-off.

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Bitcoin Developers Are Debating a Move That Could Send Crypto Markets Into a Tailspin

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IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result

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Bitcoin Developers Are Debating a Move That Could Send Crypto Markets Into a Tailspin

Quantum computers pose a significant cybersecurity threat, prompting proposals to freeze dormant Bitcoins to protect them.

IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result

Giancarlo Lelli received 1 BTC for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on IBM quantum hardware, but developers dismissed it as noise with no quantum advantage.

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TRM Labs Highligihts Rise of Stablecoins in Venezuela

Stablecoins, especially USDT, are crucial for Venezuelans facing inflation and currency instability, with retail volume reaching $17.9 billion in Q1 2026.

Bitmine Crosses 5 Million ETH, Pushes 4.21% of Total Supply Toward 5% Goal

Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds 5,078,386 ETH, representing 4.21% of total supply, with a goal to reach 5% within 10 months.

From Speculation to Stability: Discovery Bank Report Reveals 7.8M South Africans Now Invest in Crypto

7.8 million South Africans now view crypto as a mainstream asset class, with a shift from speculation to disciplined investing.

South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO

National Treasury's draft regulations threaten crypto investment, prompting industry leaders to warn of potential fines and a mass exodus of tech investment.

From Speculation to Stability: Discovery Bank Report Reveals 7.8M South Africans Now Invest in Crypto

7.8 million South Africans now view crypto as a mainstream asset class, with a shift from speculation to disciplined investing.

South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO

National Treasury's draft regulations threaten crypto investment, prompting industry leaders to warn of potential fines and a mass exodus of tech investment.

Machi Big Brother Opens $86 Million Bitcoin and Ethereum Long After Losing $73 Million Over Six Months

Machi Big Brother has opened an $86 million long position in Bitcoin and Ethereum after incurring $73.44 million in losses over six months.

AI + Bitcoin + Stablecoins Converge: Paystand's USDb Brings On-Chain B2B Finance To Reality

Paystand launched USDb, a stablecoin for business finance on the Bitcoin network, backed 1:1 by USD reserves.

Strategy (MSTR) Boosts Bitcoin Holdings By $255 Million

Strategy acquired 3,273 Bitcoin for $255 million, increasing total holdings to 818,334 BTC, representing 3.9% of total Bitcoin supply.

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Musk Nears 'X Money' Super App Launch

Elon Musk is developing X Money, a payments platform integrated into X, aiming to merge social media with financial services.

Coinbase Brings USDC Payouts to Nium's Network Across 190+ Countries

Coinbase partners with Nium to enable global payments using USD Coin, enhancing stablecoin use in cross-border transactions.

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Lawmakers Warn Crypto Leadership Will Decide U.S. Leadership

Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that another hostile administration would mean 'game over for sensible regulation,' framing the 2026 election cycle as a direct test of whether Congress can lock in a durable framework for digital assets.

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Chainalysis: EU's New Sanctions on Russia Mark 'a New Era' of Crypto Enforcement

The EU's 20th sanctions package comprehensively targets the entire Russian cryptocurrency sector, including the digital ruble and RUBx token.

Western Union CEO Says Solana-Based Stablecoin USDPT Is Weeks Away From Launch

Western Union's USDPT stablecoin is set to launch next month, enabling seamless transactions through its extensive global network.

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Core Scientific latest to jump crypto-to-AI bandwagon

Core Scientific is converting a bitcoin mining operation into a 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus in Texas.

South Korea's K bank Taps Ripple for Blockchain-Based Payment Pilot

K bank plans to use Ripple's global network and infrastructure to assess whether the technology can improve the speed, cost efficiency, and transparency of its remittance services.

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Tether Conducts Biggest USDT Freeze Ever, Grayscale Makes Case for Bitcoin Bottom, And More Week In Review

MiCA regulations significantly boosted euro stablecoin volume, while DeFi security concerns grew due to exploits and regulatory pressures intensified.

Ripple Says Multi-Asset Stablecoin Rails Are Becoming Critical for Global Payments

Institutions are adopting multi-stablecoin strategies to meet expanding cross-border settlement demands and regulatory requirements.

Apecoin Insider Turns $174K Into $2.45M in One Day With 14x Trade on Both Sides of 80% Surge

An anonymous wallet turned $174,000 in ether into $2.45 million by trading Apecoin during an 80% price surge in one day.

Central Bank of Brazil: Stablecoins Dominate Over $6.9 Billion Crypto Purchases Registered in Q1

Stablecoins accounted for $6.8 billion of Brazil's $6.9 billion cryptocurrency purchases in Q1 2026, marking a 100% increase from last year.

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region's Mining Potential

Brazil has banned non-financial prediction markets, while showing potential for Bitcoin mining growth in the region.

Central Bank of Brazil: Stablecoins Dominate Over $6.9 Billion Crypto Purchases Registered in Q1

Stablecoins accounted for $6.8 billion of Brazil's $6.9 billion cryptocurrency purchases in Q1 2026, marking a 100% increase from last year.

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region's Mining Potential

Brazil has banned non-financial prediction markets, while showing potential for Bitcoin mining growth in the region.

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Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

The drone threat is no longer confined to distant battlefields. It is coming to American soil, and the targets are no longer necessarily military targets.

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Stablecoin Market Sheds $892M as KelpDAO Breach Triggers DeFi Unwind

The disruption rippled through several DeFi protocols, including Aave, where large volumes of users unwound positions, many opting for the stablecoin exit route.

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UTXO Management Launches Dual-Class Digital Credit Income Fund

UTXO Management launched UTXO Preferred Income Strategies LP to provide income from preferred digital credit securities with a dual-class structure.

US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers Targeting Americans

U.S. intensifies crackdown on Southeast Asian scam centers and crypto laundering targeting Americans, with $700M in seizures and a $10M reward for information.

Metaplanet Raises $50M via Zero-Interest Bonds to Expand its 40,177 BTC Treasury

Metaplanet raised $50 million through zero-interest bonds to purchase bitcoin, aiming for 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026.

Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a Bitcoin hard fork launching in August 2026, featuring a 1:1 coin split and BIP300/301 activation.

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Crypto ATM Ban, Triggering Removals by July 1

Tennessee bans crypto ATMs effective July 1, 2026, due to significant scam losses, making it the second state to implement such a ban.

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

Singapore police intensified enforcement against scam-related crypto activity with major exchanges to curb fraud risks.

Hashrate Index: Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam's Bitcoin Mining Share

Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate with 4.3%, while Brazil has increased its hashrate share by 133% year-over-year, creating new opportunities for miners.

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ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments

The ECB signed agreements to integrate the digital euro into existing payment systems, aiming to enhance its adoption and combat dollar stablecoins.

Believe Founder Arrested on Strangulation Charges as Token Collapses 99%

Pasternak faces serious charges while his token platform's value plummets and a lawsuit claims he extracted $54 million in fees.

Polish Crypto Exchange Zondacrypto CEO Flees to Israel as $97M Fraud Probe Deepens

Polish prosecutors are investigating Zondacrypto for fraud, with losses of at least $97M affecting 30,000 users after CEO Przemysaw Kral's departure to Israel.