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A $292 million crypto hack has emerged as the year's biggest DeFi crisis, prompting industry insiders to reassess risk management, security protocols, and market structure, according to statements made to CoinDesk. The incident is driving a broader rethink across the sector as traditional

Berkshire Hathaway increased its cash reserves to an all-time high of $397 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to the company's financial results. The move comes as valuations in U.S. stock markets have reached historical highs, reigniting debate over whether the company is positioning f

Key Insights XRP price compresses within a symmetrical triangle as volatility declines, signaling a potential breakout while traders closely monitor resistance and support levels. XRPL records strong growth in tokenized United States Treasuries and transfer volumes, indicating rising

ADA activity rises 78% with price stuck in a tight range; bullish derivatives, but balanced liquidations and mixed futures signal consolidation and no clear trend. Cardano shows a 78% surge in trading volume across major exchanges, but price remains in a narrow range around $0.24–$0.25. Derivatives data indicate a bullish tilt with long positions exceeding shorts on several platforms, yet futures flows are uneven, suggesting incomplete conviction. Balanced liquidations reinforce a lack of directional momentum, with resistance near $0.26–$0.28 and a consolidation phase likely ahead of a decisive move.

Key Insights Dogecoin breaks above three major moving averages simultaneously, confirming a strong technical shift supported by renewed ETF inflows and sustained institutional engagement. Whale wallets reach record accumulation levels, holding over 108 billion tokens while large

Combined Volume Milestone Polymarket and Kalshi's combined lifetime trading volumes crossed $150 billion in April, according to The Block's data. This milestone came as the seven-month streak of record monthly highs ended, marking the first decline in total sector trading activity since the

Digital Asset co-founder and CEO Yuval Rooz told Decrypt that financial institutions are increasingly concerned about state-sponsored hacking threats, with Wall Street firms seeking solutions to prevent North Korean-linked bad actors from accessing their systems. The concerns intensified following t

The Clarity Act text, released Friday, restricts cryptocurrency firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that resemble bank deposits, according to the released text. However, the act allows "bona fide" transactions to proceed. ## Regulatory Framework The legislation distinguishes between pro

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Brazil's central bank has banned stablecoins and cryptocurrencies from being used for settlement in cross-border payments, according to the announcement. Scope of the Ban The restriction applies specifically to fintechs and payment firms, effectively closing the back-end payment rail for cross-bo

Canadian pension giant AIMCo has returned to an investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company after previously exiting the position, according to the report. The firm is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from this investment. The exact timing of AIMCo's return to the investment

Ethereum leads smart contracts, DeFi dominance, and scalable blockchain innovation. Monero delivers unmatched privacy through secure, anonymous, and fungible digital transactions. Ethena powers synthetic dollar stability with decentralized yield and advanced hedging. Serious investors co

A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets have evolved into a $240 billion industry, with retail users driving growth through increased trading activity across multiple asset classes and events. Market Growth and Scope According to the report, prediction markets

A Paradigm researcher has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those potentially belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from future quantum computing threats. Dan Robinson introduced "Provable Address-Control Timestamps" (PACTs), a proposal that would allow

MSC, the world's largest container shipping company by fleet size and cargo capacity, is launching the Europe-Red Sea-Middle East Express service starting May 10 to minimize disruption caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The new service will connect Europe to Middle Eastern

PENDLE surged on high volume, driven by strong buyer participation and short liquidations. PENDLE’s price broke bearish channel but faces key resistance near $1.681 before continuation. Bullish structure holds, with potential upside target set around $2.35 if momentum

A European think tank, the European Policy Research Centre, has stated that the Iranian conflict is impacting European energy security, with disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chains being particularly severe, according to CCTV News. ## Energy Security and LNG Supply Chain Disruption