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04/30/2026 02:14 PM

Bitcoin ‘trapped below’ key resistance level as ETF outflows stretch to three days amid Fed split

Analysts focused less on the pause itself and more on the Fed’s unusually deep split amid ongoing bitcoin ETF outflows and weak demand.


04/30/2026 02:01 PM

Gemini secures Derivatives Clearing Organization license as it works toward full CFTC stack

Gemini's Olympus unit received a key DCO license from the CFTC, enabling it to act as an in-house derivatives clearinghouse.


04/30/2026 02:00 PM

North Korea accounts for 76% of 2026 crypto hack losses, with theft since 2017 topping $6 billion: TRM Labs

North Korea-linked hackers stole $577 million in two April exploits, accounting for 76% of crypto losses in 2026, according to TRM Labs.


04/30/2026 12:26 PM

MegaETH token goes live as major exchanges open MEGA trading

MegaETH’s MEGA token went live on April 30, completing a seven-day countdown triggered after the project hit its first KPI with 10 live apps.


04/30/2026 11:57 AM

Wasabi Protocol hit by more than $5 million exploit across multiple chains, security firms say

Blockaid and CertiK said a compromised admin key was used to upgrade Wasabi Protocol contracts and drain funds.


04/30/2026 10:27 AM

South Korea seeks 20-year term for Delio CEO in $169 million crypto case: report

South Korean prosecutors seek 20 years for Delio CEO over $168.8 million embezzlement from 2,800 crypto deposit users.


04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Stablecoin fintech KAST appoints former SEC advisor to lead policy communications

KAST said Stephanie Allen will bolster KAST's public profile and reputation among policymakers, thought leaders, and media.


04/30/2026 09:54 AM

Ark Invest buys $39 million worth of Robinhood shares, offloads $6 million of its own spot bitcoin ETF

Robinhood's stock closed down 13.2% after the company reported weaker first-quarter earnings the previous day.


04/30/2026 08:43 AM

Twenty One Capital shares rise as Tether pushes merger with Strike, Elektron

Tether has proposed that Twenty One Capital, a NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury venture, merge with Strike and Elektron Energy.


04/30/2026 07:10 AM

South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test real-world stablecoin payments on Solana

Shinhan Card has partnered with the Solana Foundation for a proof-of-concept project testing a real-world payment system using stablecoins.


04/30/2026 04:53 AM

FBI leads arrests of 276 in global crypto ‘pig butchering’ scams

Dubai police arrested 275 individuals, while Thai authorities arrested one suspect allegedly involved in crypto scams.


04/29/2026 11:11 PM

Grayscale’s Zcash Trust volume doubles as ZEC’s shielded supply hits record highs

It will be worth watching whether ZCSH can sustain over $2 million in daily volume into the new month.


04/29/2026 10:27 PM

SWEAT protocol thwarts multi-million dollar exploit, restores user balances

Blockaid estimates the attacker stole roughly 13.71 billion SWEAT, about 65% of the total supply, worth about $3.5 million at the time.


04/29/2026 10:02 PM

OKX rolls out Agent Payments Protocol designed to support AI business cycles

OKX's Agent Payments Protocol (APP) is designed to support entire bot business cycles, from making offers to disputing transactions.


04/29/2026 09:19 PM

Bitcoin slips to $75,000 as Fed holds rates, dissenters chill Warsh ‘pivot party’

A split 8-4 vote initially spooked markets, creating uncertainty around the Federal Reserve's future policy moves.


04/29/2026 08:33 PM

Trump-backed WLFI token falls 13% as controversial governance proposal opens for voting

Pre-sale investors argue that introducing a two-year cliff and linear investing schedule for their locked tokens is a bait-and-switch.


04/29/2026 08:20 PM

Meta begins offering USDC creator payouts to crypto wallets on Solana and Polygon blockchains

The social media giant suggests a host of popular wallets creators can use including MetaMask, Phantom, and Binance.


04/29/2026 08:04 PM

How Tassat and Lynq are rebuilding financial infrastructure

Tassat and Lynq explain how real-time settlement, on-chain yield, and Avalanche infrastructure are transforming institutional finance.


04/29/2026 06:33 PM

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky reaches $10 million FTC settlement with lifetime crypto industry ban

A large portion of the judgment was suspended, leaving Mashinsky on the hook for $10 million.



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