May 1, 2026
Bitcoin

April 2026 Crypto Hacks Hit $620M as Bridge Failures and Admin Exploits Dominate Attacks

Bridge exploits and admin compromises drove most April losses, exposing critical weaknesses in DeFi infrastructure layers. April 2026 marked a sharp escalation in crypto security breaches, with losses reaching $620 million across just 20 days. Activity spanned 12 separate incidents, making it the worst month since the Bybit breach in February 2025. Attack patterns ranged

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Crypto gridlock could benefit China, official warns

A White House-linked official has warned that failure to pass clear crypto rules in the United States could help China gain ground in digital assets. Summary Patrick Witt warned that failing to pass clear US crypto rules could benefit China’s digital asset ambitions. The CLARITY Act remains stalled as lawmakers debate stablecoin yield rules and

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Bitfinex Alpha | BTC Stabilises as Early Signs of Optimism Emerge

Bitcoin is attempting to stabilise after the 5 February capitulation event, which drove the price to a local low of $60,100. The macro backdrop has turned constructive. Headline CPI cooled to below expectations, reinforcing the narrative that disinflation is gaining traction. Treasury yields declined, the dollar softened, and rate markets repriced toward three potential cuts

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Six free Bitcoin cloud mining apps to try in 2026 (earn Bitcoin on Android and iOS)

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Mobile cloud mining grows in 2026 as users seek easier Bitcoin mining access through Android and iOS apps. Summary BM Blockchain offers a beginner-friendly mobile platform for Bitcoin cloud mining without owning hardware. Focused

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TRON vs. Arbitrum: Why Justin Sun Is Betting Big on a ‘Decentralized’ 2026

Justin Sun posted his words on X Monday night – “the most decentralized blockchain in the world is Tron” – and the timing was not accidental. Hours earlier, Arbitrum’s Security Council had used emergency powers to freeze 30,766 ETH, roughly $71 million, stolen from Kelp DAO by what LayerZero has since attributed to North Korea’s

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Why did Ethereum Foundation unstake $40M in ETH?

The Ethereum Foundation has unstaked 17,035.326 ETH, worth about $40 million, shortly after moving close to its 70,000 ETH staking target.  Summary Ethereum Foundation unstaked 17,035 ETH worth $40 million after nearing its 70,000 ETH staking target. The foundation deposited wstETH into Lido’s unstETH contract and awaits ETH after withdrawal queue completion. Market users questioned

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Litecoin’s 13-block reorg wasn’t a zero-day, GitHub commit history shows otherwise

A 13-block chain reorganization on LTC$56.28 late Friday and Saturday rewound roughly 32 minutes of network activity after attackers used a vulnerability in its Mimblewimble Extension Block (MWEB) protocol. The bug had enabled a denial-of-service attack against major mining pools, allowing the invalid MWEB transactions to slip through nodes that had not updated, before the

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JPMorgan says tokenization will reshape funds industry

JPMorgan says tokenization could change how the funds industry operates, including the exchange-traded fund market.  Summary JPMorgan said tokenization could reshape ETFs and the wider funds industry over the coming years. Ciarán Fitzpatrick said strong ETF tokenization use cases may still be a few years away. Tokenized ETFs could support faster settlement, improved redemption, and

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Metaplanet Issues $50M In Zero-Interest Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin

Metaplanet said it will issue ¥8 billion ($50 million) in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, according to a Friday statement, extending a financing strategy that has defined its balance sheet shift toward digital assets. The issuance marks the firm’s 20th series of ordinary bonds and will mature in April 2027. The bonds are

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Mike Novogratz says US CLARITY Act could pass in May

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the US CLARITY Act could move forward in May, giving the crypto industry a clear path under federal rules.  Summary Mike Novogratz said the CLARITY Act may reach committee in early May before June signing. The bill seeks clearer crypto rules after delays tied to stablecoin yield and banking

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