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South Korea’s NTS Seeks Tool to Trace Hidden Crypto Assets
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...
EU Banks Partner With Fireblocks to Launch Regulated MiCA Stablecoin
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,...
Bank of Korea’s New Governor Set to Pursue CBDCs, Ignore Stablecoins
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...
Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Ceasefire Agreement Numerous Times
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...
Hormuz Scam: Scammers Demand Crypto for Safe Ship Transit
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’s JSCC, Mizuho, and Nomura Launch Blockchain JGB Collateral
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...
Crypto Analysts Say Bitcoin Will Experience Another Pullback This Year
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...
Philippine SEC Issues Warning Against dYdX and Six Crypto Platforms
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’s Crypto Heist Strategy Deepens with KelpDAO HacK
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...
KelpDAO Attacker Moves 75,700 ETH Worth $175M in Three Transactions
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 Cuts 25 Perpetual Futures as It Streamlines Derivatives Lineup
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 Crypto Exposure Grows as CEO Transition Brings Quiet Shift in Focus
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...
Prediction Markets Say Hormuz Crisis Is Far From Over
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...
Aave Under Strain as KelpDAO Exploit Disrupts DeFi Lending Markets
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...
CLARITY Act Uncertainty Rises as Lobbying Pressure Builds
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...
Insider Trading Suspicions Grow Over Major Trades Before Trump Announcements
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...
Sen. Thom Tillis Signals CLARITY Act Markup May Shift to May
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...
Russell 2000 Hits New Peak: Analysts Call Out Potential Crypto Rally
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 KOSPI Hits All-Time High of 6,360, Here’s Why
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...
DeFi Exploits Top $775M in 2026 as KelpDAO, Drift Lead Losses
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...
Kraken Under Scrutiny as ZachXBT Flags Memecore Flows
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 Sets 2028 Target to Make XRP Ledger Quantum-Ready
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...
Global Market Brace for Volatile Week as U.S.-Iran Talks in Doubt
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...
CoinDCX CEO Flags RBI Fraud Proposals Over Crypto Transfer Risks
The Reserve Bank of India’s proposed fraud safeguards have drawn a response from the crypto sector. CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta said the plan addresses real risks in digital payments. He...
Financial Group in Japan Launches On-Chain Collateral Management for JGBs
A group of financial companies in Japan, comprising Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Nomura Holdings, Inc., Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, and Digital Asset Holdings, LLC, has announced the joint launch of...
