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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk 3 place · 06/20/2026 11:00 EDT

AI is making crypto security cheaper, faster and harder to ignore

As AI-powered security tools become cheaper, faster and more widely available, researchers said they could reshape what the crypto industry considers reasonable due diligence before deploying code, potentially altering expectations for developers and institutions. Read more ›

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 10:25 EDT

UK invites crypto giant Bybit to London to win over some of UAE’s innovation shine

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou was invited to meetings in the U.K. this week with government-linked bodies including the FCA and House of Lords. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 10:21 EDT

European banks are at risk of losing customers to rivals with better crypto tools

A new study found that while European investors find crypto complex, they are increasingly willing to switch banks to find a trusted partner that offers secure and regulated digital asset services. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 10:18 EDT

DoorDash is bringing stablecoin payments to masses with Stripe-backed blockchain

The delivery service is working with the Stripe-led blockchain firm Tempo to bring stablecoin payouts to its global marketplace, replacing fragmented regional rails. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 10:16 EDT

XRP climbs to $1.44 as breakout builds, quantum roadmap adds long-term tailwind

Price gains 2.3% on strong volume as triangle compression nears resolution, with Ripple’s quantum plan reinforcing long-term positioning. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 07:44 EDT

Almost 80% of Japan's institutional investors plan to buy crypto within 3 years, survey finds

A survey by Nomura reveals that roughly 80% of Japan's investment professionals plan to allocate up to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets by 2029. Read more ›

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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 06:36 EDT

Bitcoin climbs as risk sentiment improves, altcoins hit by exploit concerns

Bitcoin advanced while altcoins continued to struggle after the weekend's DeFi exploit, with markets eyeing Middle East tensions and shifting risk sentiment. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 06:31 EDT

Crypto scammers offer ‘safe passage’ through Hormuz. At least one ship may have been conned.

Marisks, a maritime risk company, alerted ships stranded by the Hormuz blockade to scammers posing as Iranian authorities asking for bitcoin or USDT. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 06:08 EDT

Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address

The BOK will increase scrutiny of crypto markets and non-bank finance, and will also modernize currency markets for 24-hour foreign exchange trading, he said. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 05:39 EDT

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF. Read more ›

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 04/21/2026 05:25 EDT

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge. Read more ›

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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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