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Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds To Win $222K Block Reward

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Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record

Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, holding two-thirds of all public company bitcoin holdings.

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Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

23 hours ago

British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto

Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto, emphasizing the importance of Nakamoto's anonymity for Bitcoin's identity as a digital asset.

Strategy Signals Bitcoin Supply Shock With 2.2x New BTC Supply Acquired and 24,675 BTC Gain

Strategy Inc. accelerates bitcoin accumulation, acquiring 94,470 BTC in 2026, highlighting tightening supply dynamics and rising BTC yield.

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Bitcoin Price Prediction for April: Can BTC Match Its 69% April Win Rate in 2026?

Bitcoin's April performance may be hindered by macroeconomic factors and a rough start to 2026, despite a historical win rate of 69%.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds To Win $222K Block Reward

A solo bitcoin miner successfully mined a block, earning 3.128 BTC despite extremely low odds of 1 in 100,000 per day.

20 hours ago

Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record

Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, holding two-thirds of all public company bitcoin holdings.

22 hours ago

Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

Bitcoin surged to $72,865 due to a fragile Middle East ceasefire, raising the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion.

23 hours ago

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British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto

Strategy Signals Bitcoin Supply Shock With 2.2x New BTC Supply Acquired and 24,675 BTC Gain

Strategy Inc. accelerates bitcoin accumulation, acquiring 94,470 BTC in 2026, highlighting tightening supply dynamics and rising BTC yield.

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.

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ARIA Token Plummets 80% Moments After Reaching New All Time High

The utility token of the gaming platform Aria AI, ARIA, plummeted by more than 80% April 9, moments after hitting a new all-time high. Market data shows the token, which traded just below $0.78 around 6:15 a.m. EST, crashed to just over $0.10 in less than an hour.

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What London professionals are doing differently with their money in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Londoners are rethinking their financial strategies due to rising costs and inflation, shifting focus from saving to growing their wealth.

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Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies uplisted to the NYSE and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion to enhance shareholder returns.

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE Uplisting

Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds $11.4 billion in crypto, cash, and equity, with 4.803 million ETH as the largest Ethereum treasury.

Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies uplisted to the NYSE and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion to enhance shareholder returns.

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE Uplisting

Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds $11.4 billion in crypto, cash, and equity, with 4.803 million ETH as the largest Ethereum treasury.

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ZachXBT Publishes Leaked DPRK Payment Data Showing $1M Monthly Crypto-to-Fiat Pipeline

The internal platform at the center of the investigation was luckyguys.site, also referred to internally as WebMsg. It functioned as a Discord-style messenger, allowing DPRK IT workers to report payments to their handlers.

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Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley's $31 Million Debut

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows despite Morgan Stanley's new fund attracting $30.6 million in inflows.

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Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.

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'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.

Bhutan State Bitcoin Wallet Drops to 3,954 BTC After Latest Sale

Druk Holding & Investments transferred 319.7 BTC valued at $23 million, continuing a significant drawdown of Bhutan's bitcoin reserves.

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Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets

New accounts on Polymarket made profitable bets on a US-Iran ceasefire despite escalating tensions and uncertainty before the announcement.

Polymarket's April 2026 Upgrade: New Stablecoin, Faster Order Matching, Smart Contract Wallet Support

Polymarket launched Polymarket USD, replacing bridged USDC.e, with a major upgrade to its trading engine and smart contracts.

16 hours ago

Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets

New accounts on Polymarket made profitable bets on a US-Iran ceasefire despite escalating tensions and uncertainty before the announcement.

Polymarket's April 2026 Upgrade: New Stablecoin, Faster Order Matching, Smart Contract Wallet Support

Polymarket launched Polymarket USD, replacing bridged USDC.e, with a major upgrade to its trading engine and smart contracts.

Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M

Morgan Stanley launched the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, MSBT, with a competitive fee structure and significant initial inflows.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

16 hours ago

Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M

Morgan Stanley launched the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, MSBT, with a competitive fee structure and significant initial inflows.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

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XRP Price Prediction: XRP Breaks Above $1.35 Again. Can It Rally to $2?

Will XRP Reclaim $2? Santiment's Latest MVRV Data Explained

XRP active wallets are down 41%, with MVRV ratio at its lowest since the 2022 FTX crash, indicating potential for a significant rally.

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XRP Price Prediction April 2026: Why Analysts Are Split Between $1.15 and $1.60

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XRP Price Breaches Key Support: XRP Crashed 50% the Last Time It Broke This Level

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

XRP Price: XRP Just Posted Its Worst Quarter in 8 Years - Can the CLARITY Act Turn Things Around in April?

XRP experienced a significant decline in Q1 2026, dropping 27.1% despite strong fundamentals and potential catalysts for recovery.

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Breaks Above $1.35 Again. Can It Rally to $2?

Will XRP Reclaim $2? Santiment's Latest MVRV Data Explained

XRP active wallets are down 41%, with MVRV ratio at its lowest since the 2022 FTX crash, indicating potential for a significant rally.

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XRP Price Prediction April 2026: Why Analysts Are Split Between $1.15 and $1.60

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XRP Price Breaches Key Support: XRP Crashed 50% the Last Time It Broke This Level

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

XRP Price: XRP Just Posted Its Worst Quarter in 8 Years - Can the CLARITY Act Turn Things Around in April?

XRP experienced a significant decline in Q1 2026, dropping 27.1% despite strong fundamentals and potential catalysts for recovery.

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UK politics

21 hours ago

British crypto billionaire Ben Delo says he has given 4m to Reform UK

Ben Delo donated £4m to Reform UK, citing a desire for political change and honesty in government.

22 hours ago

The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast. | Fortune

John Carreyrou claims to have identified Satoshi Nakamoto as British computer scientist Adam Back through circumstantial evidence and business activities.

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

23 hours ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize

Securitize has tokenized Currenc Group shares on Ethereum and Solana, marking a significant advancement in public equity tokenization.

Business

Coinbase Slapped With Underweight Rating at Barclays: Is Crypto's Favorite Stock Heading to $140?

Barclays initiated coverage of Coinbase with an Underweight rating and a $140 price target, indicating bearish sentiment on the stock.

Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money

Changpeng Zhao's memoir details his journey from rural China to leading Binance, addressing crypto's rise and the need for stricter industry oversight.

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.

Here Are Wednesday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Coinbase Global, Diamondback Energy, Deere, Doximity, Dutch Bros., Johnson & Johnson, Robinhood Markets, Verizon and More

Futures are exploding higher, as President Trump chose not to 'end civilization in Iran' and agreed to a two-week pause on attacks on Iran.

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ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, outperforming bitcoin and boosting its market cap to $5.4 billion.

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.

Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban After Bybit Adds Franc Support

Rwanda's central bank prohibits cryptocurrency transactions involving the Rwandan franc, emphasizing financial risks and legal protections.

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.

Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban After Bybit Adds Franc Support

Rwanda's central bank prohibits cryptocurrency transactions involving the Rwandan franc, emphasizing financial risks and legal protections.

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

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Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

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Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

Jamie Dimon acknowledges blockchain technology as a competitor and emphasizes the need for JPMorgan to enhance its own blockchain capabilities.

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.

Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

Africa's digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional demand, with $205B+ in on-chain value.

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

FDIC Proposes GENIUS Act Rules for Bank Stablecoin Issuers: 1:1 Reserves and 2-Day Redemptions Required

The FDIC approved a rule for stablecoin issuers requiring 1:1 reserves and redemption within two business days, with a comment period ending before July 2026.

Report: Meme Prediction Market App Giggles Raises $1.2M as Crypto Social Apps Compete for Gen Z

Justin Jin, born October 5, 2006, in Vancouver, raised $1,234,567 from crypto VC 1kx for his meme prediction market app, Giggles, on April 7, 2026.

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FBI Reports $11.37B in Crypto Scam Losses as US Fraud Hits Record High

Americans reported $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses to the FBI in 2025, the highest annual total on record.

Even A 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds

Portfolio cryptocurrency allocation should focus on investor volatility tolerance rather than just expected returns.

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A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. | TechCrunch

Justin Jin's Giggles app combines trading and social media, allowing users to invest in viral content and engage for extended periods.

Japan's Crypto Tax Win: What You Need to Know About the 2028 Timeline

Japan is reducing crypto tax from 55% to 20.315%, introducing a three-year loss carryforward to align crypto with traditional stocks.

Why Japan's Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now

Japan's revised Payment Services Act establishes strict stablecoin issuer rules, creating a national financial infrastructure for stablecoins by 2026.

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

Japan's Crypto Tax Win: What You Need to Know About the 2028 Timeline

Japan is reducing crypto tax from 55% to 20.315%, introducing a three-year loss carryforward to align crypto with traditional stocks.

Why Japan's Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now

Japan's revised Payment Services Act establishes strict stablecoin issuer rules, creating a national financial infrastructure for stablecoins by 2026.

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

India Issues Tax Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity From Earlier Years

India is intensifying scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity, issuing notices that may reopen past filings and pressure traders to justify discrepancies.

South Korean Fintech Toss Targets Web3 Finance With Proprietary Mainnet and 24 Stablecoin Trademarks

Toss is developing a layer one blockchain mainnet and native cryptocurrency to enhance its financial services for 30 million users in South Korea.

Latam Insights: Global Pix, Mercado Libre Ends Token

Brazil's Central Bank plans to launch International Pix for global payments, while Mercado Libre ends its mercado coin.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Ethereum Foundation Reaches 70,000 ETH Staking Target With $93 Million April Deposit

The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 ETH, nearing its 70,000 ETH target to generate annual yields without selling assets.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

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Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

The improved version of SparkCat for Android incorporates several obfuscation layers compared to previous iterations, including the use of code virtualization and cross-platform programming languages to sidestep analysis efforts.

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US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

The victim, identified in court documents only as T.M., received an unsolicited letter at their home address in September 2025. The letter appeared to come from Ledger Security and Compliance and instructed the recipient to complete a mandatory security review of their Ledger hardware wallet.

Cryptocurrency

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

"Earlier today, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift's Security Council administrative powers."

NYC startup

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.

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'It's a real shock': quantum-computing breakthroughs pose imminent risks to cybersecurity

Quantum hackers could pose a serious threat to digital security by the end of this decade, much sooner than previously anticipated.

SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform

SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling enterprises to manage fiat and crypto transactions 24/7 from a single nationally chartered bank.

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

Drift Protocol SOL Exploit Sees Over $200M Drained: Biggest DeFi Hack of 2026?

Drift Protocol experienced a significant breach, with over $200 million drained from accounts on April 1, 2026.

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

EDX Markets applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate digital assets with the US banking system.

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Depthfirst Raises $80 Million in Series B Funding

Depthfirst raised $80 million in Series B funding, totaling $120 million, to enhance software security with its new AI model Dfs-mini1.

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