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The hacker behind the nearly $300 million KelpDAO breach is now moving and laundering the money through a complicated cross-chain route. Blockchain security firm PeckShield says the cybercriminal moved the...

As of April 22, 2026, Bitcoin is trading around $78,300, pushing above the $75,000 psychological level and reclaiming multi-week highs. This comes after a volatile start to the year, with...

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action has climbed back above $78,000 this week as analysts and market data turned constructive. According to CoinMarketCap’s data, the token traded near $78,265 after gaining nearly...

On April 17, 2026, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed Presidential Resolution PQ-143 to establish the Besqala Mining Valley, a special cryptocurrency mining zone covering the entire Republic of Karakalpakstan. The...

A crypto extortion victim in France has called for more severe penalties against the perpetrators of the crime, roughly three years after the incident. The victim responded to a report...

UK investors now have a way back into tax‑efficient crypto investing, thanks to new developments that reopened access to crypto ETNs (exchange-traded notes) via the Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA). This...

Coinbase has raised fresh concerns about the long-term security of crypto assets. It warns that future advances in quantum computing could eventually break the cryptographic systems that protect wallets, transactions,...

Bitcoin may have taken a beating recently, but traders on prediction platforms aren’t ready to give up on a six-figure comeback. According to Kalshi, one of the leading prediction markets,...

The United Kingdom has unveiled a fresh push to modernize its payments landscape, aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving fintech era. Announced during Fintech Week London, the initiative...

The CLARITY Act, also known as the crypto market structure bill, which passed the House with a strong 294-134 vote back in July 2025, is still stuck in the Senate...

U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced a crypto bill on Thursday. The measure would let qualified payment firms seek direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. Lawmakers said...

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has triggered a high-stakes confirmation battle, with lawmakers weighing independence against political pressure.  As the Senate Banking Committee...

South Korea’s National Tax Service has opened a tender for software licenses to trace virtual asset transactions tied to tax evasion cases. The move signals a new enforcement step as...

A consortium of 12 European (EU) banks, led by Qivalis, has partnered with Fireblocks to develop a fully compliant Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)-compliant euro stablecoin for institutional settlement,...

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...

Coinbase has suspended trading for multiple perpetual futures contracts and automatically settled all remaining open positions, marking a fresh cleanup of its derivatives lineup. According to a post highlighted by...

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...