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A major exploit hit the Drift Protocol on April 1, 2026, during US business hours. The attack drained as much as $285 million, and the total value locked (TVL) dropped...

Universal exchange Bitget has introduced the Bitget Card in partnership with Visa and DCS. The move marks a major step toward integrating crypto assets into everyday spending. The rollout begins...

Russia has extended its cryptocurrency mining crackdown, imposing a full year-round ban on Bitcoin mining across large parts of the Republic of Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai. The restrictions came into...

Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized perpetual futures exchange, reported an active security breach that resulted in losses ranging from $220 million to $285 million. The incident prompted an immediate suspension...

On April 1, 2026, The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its first notice of proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act, opening a 60-day public comment period. The proposal outlines...

China expanded its crackdown on a vast cross-border fraud and money laundering network after securing another high-profile extradition from Cambodia. Authorities recently returned Li Xiong, a key associate of crime...

Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded its worst Q1 performance in 8 years, closing Q1 2026 down 23.21%. Q2 historically drives bullish rebounds after weak quarters. Regulatory progress, rising institutional adoption, and...

Dogecoin is back in focus as Bloomberg reports that SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering. The filing revives the Musk trade across markets and puts fresh attention...

Paradigm is moving deeper into prediction markets with a new trading infrastructure project aimed at professional users. Sources say the crypto-focused venture firm is building its own prediction markets trading...

Bitcoin is holding up better than in past crashes, showing a notable change in its market behavior. Since hitting $126,200 in October, it has dropped about 50%, much smaller than...

Artificial intelligence is growing fast and changing global finance, with leaders warning it could strongly affect jobs. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said AI agents could outnumber humans in hedge funds...

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading near $2158, nearly 60% below its ATH price of $4946. Despite all of this, the latest market data is...

Prediction markets are growing fast, but without clear rules, they could face another FTX-style collapse, warned Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig. In an interview with Farokh Sarmad, Dastan...

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s new leadership has asked for a ceasefire, tying the move to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the U.S. would respond...

QCP Group said quantum computing risks extend beyond crypto and could impact banking systems, secure websites, and internet infrastructure. The firm cited new research showing encryption may require fewer resources...

Australia passed the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, requiring crypto businesses to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). The new law introduces licensing, custody rules, and operational...

Ripple received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Ripple National Trust Bank. The move brings the company closer to operating within...

Cyberattacks in the crypto space surged significantly in March, with hackers stealing $52 million across 20 incidents. The figure marks a 96% increase from February’s $26.5 million, signaling renewed activity...

Asset management giant Franklin Templeton is expanding into digital assets by acquiring the crypto-focused spinoff 250 Digital from CoinFund.     This move is part of Franklin Templeton’s plan to grow its...

XRP continues to trade within a compressed structure on the 4-hour chart, reflecting indecision among market participants. The price action shows repeated lower highs and lower lows, confirming a broader...

XRP continues to trade below its historical peak despite a mixture of regulatory developments, institutional inflows, and corporate expansion tied to Ripple. The digital asset remains about 60% under its...

Ethereum continues to show signs of resilience as price action stabilizes near $2,130, with traders closely watching whether the recent recovery can evolve into a broader breakout. The 4-hour chart...

Bitcoin has been facing a tough battle below the $100,000 level. After reaching a peak of above $126,000 in late 2025, the asset has pulled back by nearly 50% and...

U.S. authorities have charged ten foreign nationals tied to four cryptocurrency financial services firms in connection with schemes to manipulate digital asset markets. The charges, announced following a multi-agency investigation,...

Every April 1, activity across the crypto industry shifts as widely circulated claims, announcements, and social media posts blur the line between fact and rumor. These pranks, often involving major...