After 15 years at the helm, the crypto-owning executive will become Executive Chairman, passing the torch to hardware veteran John Ternus.

Coinbase has launched its crypto-backed lending product for UK customers with the underlying infrastructure provided by the DeFi lending protocol Morpho. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) UK users can now borrow USDC against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings directly through Coinbase’s interface — but the loan itself […]

Founders of Rave-Inspired Cryptocurrency Deny Pump-and-Dump Scheme Allegations. RaveDAO has denied allegations of a scheme that sent its RAVE token …

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-term holders are accumulating and strategic capital is entering […]

Stocks could be entering a powerful multi-year rally as hedge funds increase exposure and retail investors begin moving cash off the sidelines, according to Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee. In a new CNBC interview, Lee says investors had turned cautious during the buildup of tensions with Iran, but sentiment has since improved as downside […]

Deutsche Bank survey data showed U.S. crypto adoption recovered to 12% in March after falling to 7% in February. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded US$1.32 billion in March inflows, their first positive month of 2026. Bitcoin remained dominant in the survey, though respondents stayed cautious about its 2026 price outlook. Deutsche Bank survey data showed US […]

Popular crypto trader Doctor Profit has said that the altcoin sector could fall back to its 2020 levels. And he is putting his money where his mouth is, backing his prediction with $1 million worth of short positions across 100 altcoins. 100 Coins, $10,000 Per Coin In a post shared on X earlier today, Doctor […]

Bitcoin Magazine Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise Jason Lowery, former Deputy Director of Technology & Innovation at the United States Space Force, and author of Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin, has announced his new role as Special […]

While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.

Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield confirmed […]

TL;DR: Bitcoin recovers to $75,130.61 after months of volatility, but social interaction on LunarCrush falls 20% annually to 52.62 billion. Investment products saw record weekly inflows of $1.4 billion, led by BTC flows of $1.116 billion. The Fear and Greed Index has remained below neutral levels since October 2025, persistently oscillating between “Fear” and “Extreme […]

Manila, Philippines, April 21st, 2026, Chainwire Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading crypto-native digital wallet and a pioneer in blockchain-backed financial services, announced the rollout of its game-changing QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality. This landmark feature, available starting today, enables the platform’s millions of users to settle transactions using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins namely, USDT and USDC, […]

Arbitrum, the popular Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem responded to the KelpDAO exploit by having its Security Council issue an emergency freeze on more than 30,766 ETH that was tied to the breach. These funds, worth around USD 69 million, were tracked to an Arbitrum One wallet directly associated with the exploit, and emergency containment actions were […]

Despite the somewhat neutral market performance in the last week, assets like XRP are losing touch with bullish trendlines.

CFPB open banking banks Russell Vought fintechs Trump cryptocurrency. The exterior of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in February 2025 in …

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) fell by about 26%, while the protocol also saw a sharp decline in total […]

The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.

Bitcoin Magazine Alcoa Nears Sale of Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining Use Alcoa is in talks to sell its idle Massena East aluminum smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin mining firm NYDIG, according to comments from Alcoa chief executive Bill Oplinger in a Bloomberg interview. The Massena East site sits […]

North Korea-linked hackers extracted over US$500M (AU$705M) from Drift and Kelp in a coordinated two-week stretch. Attacks focused on structural weaknesses, including Kelp’s single-verifier setup and manipulated data inputs. The incidents reflect a shift toward more organised, multi-layered exploits across decentralised finance systems. Crypto markets are facing renewed pressure after North Korea-linked hackers carried out […]

The cryptocurrency market saw a renewed uptick over the past 24 hours, with many leading digital assets flashing in green. Bitcoin (BTC) soared past $76,000, while popular altcoins such as Stellar (XLM), Toncoin (TON), and others ranked as the top daily performers. BTC Heads North Again The leading cryptocurrency has experienced heightened volatility over the […]

Reabold Resources has clarified it is only exploring small-scale bitcoin mining at its UK gas site, following reports of a broader pivot. The company says its primary focus remains domestic energy supply. Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot. UK gas site holds eight billion cubic […]

RippleX researcher Aanchal Malhotra is warning the cryptocurrency industry that the preparation window is rapidly closing.

Ben McKenzie's knife-sharp documentary reveals why cryptocurrency is so confusing: because it's all designed to sell an illusion.

Hong Kong, China, April 19th, 2026, Chainwire Privacy-focused crypto wallet Mixin today announced the launch of its U-margined perpetual contracts (USDT-margined derivatives). Unlike traditional exchanges, Mixin is taking a different approach: bringing derivatives trading out of isolated matching engines and into a messaging environment. Users can open leveraged positions of up to 200x directly within the app, while […]

LayerZero Labs has now publicly resolved the $290 million KelpDAO exploit firmly pinning on a decisive configuration decision made by KelpDAO rather than an underlying issue with its protocol. This position is a key phase of the current investigation, changing culpability from low level infrastructure vendor to application layer implementation. LayerZero states that the exploit […]

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 KelpDAO For $290M Exploit Over the weekend, liquid restaking protocol KelpDAO was the victim of an attack that drained over $290 million in rsETH from […]

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

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty Bitcoin price traded above $76,500 today, holding onto recent gains despite rising geopolitical tension. Bitcoin fell back toward $75,000 into the weekly close and over the weekend as renewed tension between the United States and Iran rattled markets and refocused […]

Investment products linked to digital assets recorded $1.4 billion in inflows, the largest weekly amount since January and the third straight week of positive movement. CoinShares explained that the trend is likely due to stronger risk appetite during US-Iran ceasefire extension talks and Bitcoin’s rise above $76,000 mid-week, its highest level since the February crash. […]

Following the KelpDAO exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly $300 million, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem has experienced a cascading wave of withdrawals, affecting not only Aave but a wide range of other major DeFi protocols. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. […]

Moody’s analyst Abhi Srivastava said stablecoin disruption risk to banks remains limited at the current adoption stage. DefiLlama data showed stablecoin market capitalisation at US$315.8 billion, with USDT dominance at 58.29%. Moody’s warned longer-term growth in stablecoins and tokenised assets could pressure deposits and bank lending. Moody’s said stablecoins have moved beyond US$300 billion (AU$420 […]

BTC dominates with a $1.1 billion ETF surge as XRP faces outflows. Binance whales favor SHIB safety despite Asteroid Shiba hyper, and Dogecoin signals a Doge Day breakout amid X Payments hype.