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New Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song has hinted at pursuing flexible monetary policies during his four-year term, which began on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. According to Hyun-song, uncertainty regarding...

US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire numerous times, suggesting the potential of another dead end in the ongoing negotiation on how to end the war...

A fresh wave of cyber fraud is hitting one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes as scammers are targeting ships stuck near the Strait of Hormuz, promising “safe passage” in...

Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) has partnered with Mizuho Financial Group and Nomura Holdings to test the use of blockchain technology for managing Japanese government bonds (JGBs). JSCC Partnered To...

Bitcoin may not be done with corrections just yet. Despite ongoing geopolitical tension, especially the Middle East conflict, crypto analysts say Bitcoin continues to follow familiar technical patterns. Drawing from...

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public not to invest in dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv, and Ostium, saying the platforms are not registered or authorized...

North Korea-linked hackers are once again at the center of the crypto security debate after the KelpDAO exploit pushed another major DeFi breach onto the list of the industry’s biggest...

On April 21, 2026, the KelpDAO attacker moved 75,700 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $175 million at $2,316 per ETH from the mainnet holding address across three large transactions. The attacker...

Apple’s leadership change is drawing attention across the tech world. But beyond AI and products, the crypto industry sees something else taking shape.  As Tim Cook steps down and John...

A ceasefire was announced, and Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping, triggering a sharp reaction in energy markets, with Brent crude dropping 12% in...

A large-scale exploit involving KelpDAO’s rsETH bridge has placed pressure on decentralized lending markets, with activity on Aave and Compound drawing attention to liquidity conditions and potential exposure. Data shared...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has faced numerous challenges over the years. However, each setback has made the space become stronger.  Dragonfly Capital’s managing partner, Haseeb Qureshi, in a post on X,...

The debate over the CLARITY Act has intensified in Washington as lawmakers face a narrowing window to advance the crypto market structure bill before a scheduled Senate recess. The timing...

Global crypto exchange KuCoin has launched a new Boost Earn campaign designed to help users grow their passive income through dual rewards. During the limited-time event, users who subscribe BTC,...

Unusual trading activity across oil, equities, and crypto-linked prediction markets has drawn attention after multiple transactions appeared shortly before market-moving statements by Donald Trump.  According to data reviewed across several...

The Senate’s timeline for advancing major crypto market structure legislation has slipped, with Republican Senator Thom Tillis telling Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott on Monday that the panel should not...

Arbitrum has recovered $70.97 million in ETH tied to the recent KelpDAO exploit, taking emergency action to secure 30,766 ETH that had been sitting on Arbitrum One. The funds were...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin delivered an important message about the Layer 2 ecosystem at the fourth Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20: copying Ethereum and making it more centralized...

The Russell 2000 reached a new all-time high of 2,798, as money continued to move into small-cap stocks. The index later closed at 2,792.96. Meanwhile, small caps are up 12%...

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index hit an all-time high of 6,360 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has now produced a 25% gain in just 15 trading sessions. The immediate...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Paul Atkins, marked one year in office by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 20. The event...

DeFi exploits have caused more than $775 million in losses in 2026, based on the provided figures. KelpDAO, Drift, and Step Finance posted the biggest incidents. Private key compromise also...

Crypto exchange Kraken faces fresh scrutiny after promoting strong anti-fraud efforts while facing new allegations tied to a controversial token listing. The tension highlights a growing gap between industry cooperation...

Ripple has introduced a multi-phase roadmap to prepare the XRP Ledger for a post-quantum future, targeting full readiness by 2028. In a new technical update, the company said the threat...

The market mood turned defensive again after renewed U.S.-Iran friction pushed energy prices higher and knocked confidence across risk assets. On X, Crypto Rover said a whale had opened a...