Attackers stole about $292 million from the KelpDAO bridge this month, using tokens originally released for a lending protocol that had never been hacked as collateral. The result is a textbook example of how a single failure can spread through DeFi, and why this is important as more tokenized assets move into the broader market. On April 18, 2026, attackers exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge to exfiltrate approximately $292 million in RSETH, a liquid re-staking token. The attack is being described as the biggest DeFi exploit of the year. April was the latest in a series of incidents that have made…
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Bitcoin saw a healthy correction over the weekend, but deep buyers quickly intervened, showing that market sentiment remains constructive. Buyers continue to defend lower levels, and strong institutional demand is helping support this trend. According to the latest fund flow data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of $996 million last week, marking their strongest weekly performance since early January. This type of capital returning to the market suggests that large investors still have upside despite near-term volatility. But traders remain wary of geopolitical risks, especially surrounding the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. If tensions rise again…
The Solana ecosystem has become the primary battleground for on-chain trading in 2026. With transaction speeds under 400 milliseconds and fees measured in fractions of a cent, Solana offers the infrastructure that high-frequency memecoin trading demands. But speed alone does not make a successful trader. The tools you use — specifically, the trading bot you choose — can be the difference between catching a 10x launch and watching it pump without you. Over a dozen Solana trading bots now compete for market share, each with different strengths, fee structures, and risk profiles. Choosing the wrong one costs money through higher…
Pi Network’s PI token (PI) remains under pressure despite several major cryptocurrencies recovering over the past week. summation About 3 million PI tokens were moved to centralized exchanges, raising concerns about short selling. Approximately 200 million PI tokens will be unlocked over the next 30 days. Pi Network’s Protocol 22 deadline and smart contract updates remain major ecosystem events. As geopolitical concerns eased, large-scale assets such as Bitcoin rose, but PI fell about 4% during the same period. The token’s market capitalization fell to approximately $1.75 billion. This is far below the $20 billion level reached in February last year,…
TAIPEI, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOYA BIT, a Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it has become the world’s first crypto exchange to achieve BSI ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality certification. Bryn Sutton, Vice President of BSI, and Aiman Ali, Global Head of Sustainability, traveled to Taiwan to present the certification in person, reflecting BSI’s high regard for HOYA BIT. By integrating carbon governance, information transparency, and third-party auditing into its core operations, HOYA BIT has established a reliable framework for the digital asset industry. BSI is the world’s first national standards body, and its certifications are recognized by global…
reliable editorial Content reviewed by industry-leading experts and seasoned editors. Advertisement Disclosure Ethereum has been falling below $2,400 for several weeks, building a base that the market is watching with increasing anticipation. The technical framework suggests that a breakthrough is being prepared rather than delayed. And new data from Arkham Intelligence adds a layer of institutional context that reframes what current integration could actually represent. Three newly created wallets that Arkham identified as possibly connected to Bitmine just received 100,000 ETH from BitGo. This equates to approximately $233.7 million in a single transfer. The wallet is new. The custody provider…
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, April 23rd, 2026, Chainwire At the Prediction Conference in Las Vegas, SafeBets [SafeBets.world Inc.] unveiled a first-of-its-kind prediction platform where users can earn substantial financial rewards. The company’s arrival comes as the prediction market sector reaches a historic inflection point. Industry volume has grown 127-fold in three years, from $0.5 billion in 2022 to $63.5 billion in 2025, with research firm Eilers & Krejcik further projecting the sector to reach $1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2030. SafeBets is built to capture a significant share of that market through a model that no existing…
New York, United States of America, April 23rd, 2026, Chainwire Threshold Network today announced Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts (VBA), a new framework for institutional Bitcoin deployment built on the same signer infrastructure that has operated with Bitcoin for six years, processed over $5 billion in cumulative volume, and sustained zero losses. Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts are a Bitcoin Script and PSBT-based account framework for institutional Bitcoin deployment. They define preauthorized spending paths, signer combinations, timelocks, and recovery routes at account setup, allowing allocators to use Bitcoin-backed onchain strategies while preserving segregated custody workflows and verifiable settlement paths. Your Bitcoin, Your Custody BTC…
APIA, Samoa, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10 million traders, announced the official launch of its Prediction Market, powered by Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform. The new product enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, while broadening Phemex’s platform beyond traditional price-based markets. Through the Prediction Market, Phemex users can take YES or NO positions on a wide range of events, including cryptocurrency milestones, sports tournaments, and world events. Markets are accessible directly through existing Phemex accounts using USDT, without requiring external wallets or separate on-chain…
Port Vila, Vanuatu, April 21, 2026, Chainwire Vantage, a multi-asset CFD platform, has introduced an enhanced version of its Vantage app, with an upgrade focused on asset visibility, capital movement and a more integrated all-in-one trading experience. As multi-asset investing becomes more complex, users expect more from their trading platforms than the execution itself. Beyond spreads, liquidity, and order speed, they are increasingly seeking clearer asset visibility, smoother capital movement, and a more connected experience across a variety of financial use cases. This is the backdrop for the rise of all-in-one trading apps. This is unfolding at a time when…