April 29, 2026
Crypto

Bitwise updates Hyperliquid ETF filing as race for first spot fund builds

Bitwise Asset Management has taken another step in its effort to launch a spot Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund in the United States.  Summary Bitwise added a ticker and fee to its Hyperliquid ETF filing with the SEC. Eric Balchunas said the latest filing details suggest the fund could launch soon. Hyperliquid posted strong token gains and

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Arizona barred from acting against Kalshi event contracts

A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily stopped state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, a prediction market platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  Summary A federal judge paused Arizona action against Kalshi and backed the CFTC’s jurisdiction argument. The restraining order blocks Arizona enforcement until April 24 as the case moves

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Iran Bitcoin toll report raises questions over oil ship payments

Reports that Iran may accept crypto for oil tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked debate across the digital asset market.  Summary Reports on Iran’s possible crypto tolls for oil tankers have split opinion across Bitcoin and stablecoin circles. Analysts said stablecoins face freeze risks, while Bitcoin supporters called BTC harder to block

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Aethir Contains Bridge Hack While Losses Stay Below $90K

Aethir said it remains fully operational after containing an attack on its ATH bridge contracts.  Summary Aethir said it contained the ATH bridge exploit quickly and kept total user losses below $90,000. The company said Ethereum ATH supply stayed intact while affected contracts were disconnected to stop losses. PeckShield first estimated higher losses, while Aethir

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WLFI drops to record low after token-backed loan draws scrutiny

WLFI (WLFI) fell to a new all-time low on Saturday after onchain data showed wallets linked to World Liberty Financial used large token holdings to borrow stablecoins.  Summary WLFI fell to a record low after a self-backed loan raised fresh market risk questions. Onchain data showed linked wallets used 5 billion WLFI tokens to borrow

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Grayscale expands Q2 crypto watchlist as HYPE ETF filing gains steam

Grayscale has updated its list of digital assets under consideration for future investment products.  Summary Grayscale named HYPE, TON, TRX and ENA among digital assets under consideration this quarter today. The asset manager also filed with the SEC to launch a spot HYPE ETF. Zcash surged over 30% after reports linked Grayscale activity to renewed

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XRP community prepares for busy week with Paris event and XRPL audit

The XRP community is heading into a packed week as Paris Blockchain Week and a new XRP Ledger audit contest begin.  Summary XRP community members are preparing for Paris Blockchain Week and a new XRPL security audit contest. Ripple and Sherlock will run a two-week audit contest covering several upcoming XRP Ledger features. XRP Ledger

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Sam Altman house hit in firebomb attack, suspect held

San Francisco police arrested a suspect after an alleged firebomb attack at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s home.  Summary Police arrested a 20-year-old after a firebomb attack at Sam Altman’s San Francisco home Friday. OpenAI said no one was hurt after the exterior gate of the property caught fire. Altman later addressed the attack and

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AI hiring claims face test as US job growth stays modest

The US labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Summary March job growth stayed modest while tech hiring remained weak and entry-level roles kept shrinking. AI use rose in offices, but many workers reported rework, frustration, and lower trust. Executives saw gains from AI tools, while staff faced

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US government transfers seized Bitcoin linked to steroid probe

The US government moved a small amount of bitcoin on April 10 from wallets that Arkham Intelligence linked to a criminal case. The transfer involved 2.438 BTC, worth about $177,000, sent to a Coinbase Prime address. Summary US government moved 2.438 BTC from seized wallets tied to an alleged steroid conspiracy case. Arkham linked the

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