THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN, TODAY

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show

KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion fears move through the sector.

European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.

Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100

STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.

A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen

The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit.

Crypto Community Slams LayerZero: More Verifiers Won’t Stop The Next $290M Hack

LayerZero is facing heavy criticism for its response to the recent $290 million KelpDAO exploit after the omnichain interoperability protocol blamed Kelp’s 1-of-1 verifier configuration for the incident.

LayerZero Blames KelpD

John Oliver of ‘Last Week Tonight’ discusses prediction markets and manipulation

Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.

Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer

A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.

AAVE Price Plummets By 26%: $9 Billion Net Outflows Traced To Kelp DAO Hack

A $292 million hack tied to restaking protocol Kelp DAO has rippled through decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and market confidence far beyond the original incident, with Aave emerging as one of the hardest-hit examples. 

Over the weekend, Aave’s native token (AAVE) fel

Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana

The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days.

US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report

US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.

Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit

Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly."

Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver says he won‘t placate prediction markets users

Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s Last Week Tonight on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.

Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit

The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.

Bitcoin Rally May Be A Trap As Whales Sell Into Strength

Bitcoin’s rebound from the February 6 low at $60,000 is showing early signs of structural improvement, but the move still looks more like a bear market rally than a confirmed breakout, according to CryptoQuant analyst Maartun. In an April 20 video, the analyst argued that while long-t

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes

Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.

Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center

Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.

Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan

Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.

$1.4 Billion Pours Into Crypto — What’s Driving The Surge?

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed above 29 on Monday for the first time since January 29, pulling out of “extreme fear” and settling into plain “.” It is a small move on a scale, but in crypto markets, it signals a shift in mood that money tends to follow.

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NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses

The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers.