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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 05:12 EDT

KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show

KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion fears move through the sector. Read more ›

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 04:00 EDT

A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen

The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 01:55 EDT

Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit

The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 01:45 EDT

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes

Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 17:17 EDT

North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit

More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 17:03 EDT

Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos

Aave published a report outlining two possible outcomes: around $123 million in losses if damage is shared across all rsETH, or up to $230 million if confined to Layer 2s, with the final impact depending on how Kelp DAO allocates the shortfall. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 16:53 EDT

Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack

Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 12:10 EDT

Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week

Trump’s social media posts and statements to news reporters have triggered 5% to 12% swings in the price of bitcoin, blurring the lines between policy and market manipulation. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 12:07 EDT

Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says

Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 11:22 EDT

UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism

Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 11:16 EDT

Blockchain sleuth accuses RaveDAO of knowing who manipulated the price of its token

The on-chain sleuth cited "suspicious" exchange-linked activity as RAVE swung from $60 million in market capitalization to $6 billion and back. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 11:12 EDT

U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says

Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 10:41 EDT

Kelp DAO claims LayerZero’s 'default' settings are what actually caused the massive $290 million disaster

The liquid restaking protocol said the compromised verifier was LayerZero's own infrastructure, and the setup it was faulted for running was LayerZero's onboarding default. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 10:31 EDT

Global stablecoin rulemaking slows, prompting BIS to urge cooperation to avoid fragmentation risks

To mitigate risks like sudden withdrawals, policymakers are debating safeguards such as limiting interest payments and offering issuers access to central bank backstops. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 10:19 EDT

Tether backs UAE tokenization firm KAIO in $8M funding round to bring Emirati funds onchain

The Abu Dhabi regulated firm build infrastruture to distribute insitutional funds on blockchain rails, lowering entry barrier for investors. Read more ›

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 09:44 EDT

Coinbase, Bybit said to be working together on tokenization, custody and distribution of U.S. stocks

The talks do not involve any sort of stake acquisition or similar deal to enter the U.S., as was reported elsewhere last month. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 08:57 EDT

Bitmine buys 101,627 ether worth over $230 million, its largest weekly haul of 2026

The Ethereum treasury firm is nearing 5 million ETH holdings as it has sped its accumulation pace over the past weeks. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 04/20/2026 08:07 EDT

Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.54 billion, third-largest purchase on record

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the companies perpetual preferred stock, STRC and common stock. Read more ›

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