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04/21/2026 04:22 PM ‘Are we an industry of clowns?’: DeFi grapples with security tradeoffs after $292M Kelp DAO fallout
Aftermath conditions from Kelp DAO’s exploit has opened a broader debate over DeFi’s security model, after billions left Aave.
04/21/2026 04:18 PM Pompliano’s ProCap Financial partners with Kalshi to incorporate real-time prediction market data in research
ProCap Insights will feature reports on individual prediction markets, follow platform trends, and use Kalshi for investment decisions.
04/21/2026 03:31 PM Circle tops crypto stocks with 30% gain as stablecoin growth outpaces Coinbase slump
Every crypto-related stock in the market now has its own differentiated business models that respond to different drivers.
04/21/2026 03:23 PM Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt offering, with proceeds to help repay credit facility loans
Core Scientific plans a $3.3 billion private notes offering, with proceeds partly earmarked to repay credit facility borrowings.
04/21/2026 02:55 PM DoorDash to offer stablecoin payouts with Tempo in push toward everyday crypto payments
Stripe, Coastal Bank and ARQ are also deploying stablecoin payment flows on Tempo's network alongside DoorDash.
04/21/2026 02:00 PM Polymarket taps Bitget Wallet’s over 90 million users with integration
Polymarket's chief marketing officer said “Bitget Wallet provides a powerful entry point for a global user base."
04/21/2026 01:15 PM UK sets out plan to integrate payments rules covering stablecoins and tokenized deposits
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
04/21/2026 01:00 PM Securitize names former IMF representative to board
Sunil Sabharwal served as a Senate-confirmed U.S. representative to the International Monetary Fund between 2016 and 2018.
04/21/2026 12:40 PM Kelp DAO exploiter begins moving stolen funds across chains after Arbitrum ETH freeze
Wallets tied to the approximate $292 million Kelp DAO exploit have begun moving funds across chains following Arbitrum’s ETH freeze.
04/21/2026 10:11 AM Scammers demand crypto ‘clearance’ fees from ships near Strait of Hormuz: report
Greek maritime risk firm MARISKS warned shippers of fraudulent Hormuz transit demands paid in bitcoin or USDT, according to Reuters.
04/21/2026 08:49 AM Japan’s JSCC partners with Mizuho, Nomura to test government bonds on blockchain
The proof-of-concept trial will test the onchain transfer and management of Japanese government bonds on Canton Network.
04/21/2026 07:53 AM Bank of Korea’s new chief vows to push CBDC, deposit tokens; leaves out stablecoins
BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song previously took a negative stance on stablecoins during his tenure at the BIS.
04/21/2026 05:26 AM Arbitrum freezes $71 million worth of ETH stolen in Kelp DAO exploit
The Arbitrum Security Council said the frozen funds will only be moved by further action through Arbitrum governance.
04/21/2026 03:48 AM Kelp DAO shifts blame to LayerZero for $292 million exploit; Aave examines bad debt scenarios
Kelp DAO has countered LayerZero's earlier statement, saying the 1-of-1 DVN setup under criticism was shipped as the default at LayerZero.
04/21/2026 02:37 AM Senate crypto bill faces April setback amid growing pressure to get legislation through: report
Tensions are building to schedule a hearing to advance crypto market structure legislation, which could reportedly be pushed to May.
04/20/2026 09:45 PM Pokémon TCG marketplaces near record as tokenized collectibles show staying power
The tokenization layer of these platforms is being used as a liquidity wrapper, as opposed to a purely speculative venue.
04/20/2026 09:24 PM Inside Bitwise’s Avalanche ETP and institutional strategy with Matt Hougan
Matt Hougan explains how ETFs, tokenization, and institutional capital are reshaping crypto and driving the next phase of growth.
04/20/2026 08:56 PM DeFi losses top $600 million in weeks as Kelp DAO exploit drags TVL to one-year low
Kelp Dao, Aave and LayerZero are pointing the finger at each other and it is still unclear how losses will be distributed.
04/20/2026 08:12 PM Grayscale’s amended Hyperliquid ETF filing drops Coinbase as custodian, names Anchorage
Grayscale previously tapped Anchorage as a secondary custodian for a portion of the firm’s Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts’ holdings.
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