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20 articlesDeFi Exploits Top $840M, Variational Raises $50M for RWA Perps, Blockchain.com Files for IPO
Crypto News The first five months of 2026 have produced one of the worst stretches on record for DeFi security, with cumulative protocol losses surpassing $840 million across dozens of incidents. April alone accounted for more than $600
DeFi Faces Clarity Act Threat as Bitget Wallet Lists 130 Tokenized Stocks
Crypto News A late-stage amendment to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has sparked alarm across the DeFi sector after lawmakers stripped out language that previously shielded non-controlling blockchain developers from securities ove
Ethereum Lags Bitcoin 10% as DeFi TVL Sheds $43B and Bearish Pattern Forms
Ethereum News Ethereum is showing pronounced relative weakness against Bitcoin as the second-largest cryptocurrency stalls near $2,140, lagging the broader market by roughly 10% over the past month. While Bitcoin has posted a 2% mon
JUST (JST) Holds $0.0889 as DeFi Sector Tracks $3 Billion Circle Arc Launch and Solana Alpenglow Upgrade
JUST News Circle is positioning itself as more than a stablecoin issuer with the upcoming launch of Arc, a purpose-built blockchain valued at roughly $3 billion following a $222 million token presale. The round drew capital from a16z crypto, Apollo, BlackRock and ARK Invest, and shares o
Nobitex Founders Turn Out to Be Relative of the Supreme Leader
Reuters revealed that the founders of Iran's exchange Nobitex are from the Kharrazi family, relatives of the regime leader. Sanctioned billions of dollars in flows were detected. H coin price at $0.19, RSI 72.18 signaling a correction; supports at $0.1855. Nobitex is bypassing sanctions with 70% volume.
Mythos AI Shakes Crypto Security: AAVE Reaction
Anthropic's Mythos AI model is questioning crypto security approaches. The model targeting inter-system weaknesses highlights AAVE's response to the Kelp DAO exploit: 301M$ in commitments were collected. Coinbase is listing MEGA, the sector is turning to AI simulations.
Crypto Billionaire Gifts Farage £5M: Tether Connection
Nigel Farage received a 5M£ gift from Harborne, Tether shareholder. Reform UK leads in crypto donations, but the UK imposed a ban. Farage defends BTC reserves. Current BTC: 78.673$ (+0,53%), strong supports S1 71.926$. Political risks are rising.
FTC Seeks $4.7 Billion Restitution from Alex Mashinsky
The FTC imposed $4.7 billion in restitution on Alex Mashinsky due to the Celsius collapse. A lifetime ban and immediate payment of $10 million were ordered. The decision highlights regulators' tough stance against crypto frauds. Transparency warning for investors.
Tillis Accelerates Stablecoin Bill: BTC Effect
Senator Tillis called for advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to markup by completing stablecoin negotiations. Banker concerns have been addressed; this could boost liquidity by integrating BTC spot and futures markets. Sector momentum: May hearing expected.
Consensus 2026: Crypto is Becoming Mainstream with T
Consensus 2026 Starts in Miami: Giants like Morgan Stanley and Nasdaq Discuss T and RWAs. T Price at $0.01, on Strong Supports. Read Our Technical Analysis and Event Impact Review. Stablecoins Are the Backbone, Prediction Markets Are the Door to the Future.
Fed Holds Rates Steady: BTC 78K, Warsh Candidate
Fed keeps rates steady, Powell era ending. Kevin Warsh candidate, BTC testing support at 78K. Middle East energy crisis hits inflation. Coinbase lists MEGA futures. Technical: RSI 61.69, strong R1 79.4K resistance.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady: BTC Surges to 78K
Fed kept interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, Powell's latest meeting passed with hawkish dissenting votes. BTC rose to 78.426$, RSI 61.66. While bond yields and oil prices rise, volatility continues. Kevin Warsh is in play in June.
Talkie-1930: Crushes Prehistoric AI Benchmarks
Talkie-1930, a 13B parameter AI trained on 260B tokens from before 1931. It topped the benchmarks by preventing data leakage. Financial advice without knowing crypto: Railroad stocks. ALT comparison: $0.01, RSI 55.56, sideways. Revolution in generalization tests.
WLFI Token Lock Vote Has Started: Price Analysis
World Liberty Financial WLFI token lock vote has started. 62 billion tokens subject to vesting. Price $0.06, RSI 15.20 oversold. Support $0.0512 strong. Trump connections controversial, early investors upset. Vote 7 days quorum 1B tokens.
Alex Mashinsky Settled with FTC for 10M$: Lifetime Crypto Ban
Alex Mashinsky settled with the FTC for 10M$ and was banned for life from crypto. After the Celsius collapse, the 4.7B$ lawsuit was suspended. Details of the 2022 bankruptcy, 2024 prison sentence, and sector impacts.
20-Year Prison Term Demanded for Delio CEO: FTX Scandal
South Korean prosecutors demanded 20 years in prison for Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho. The 250 billion won embezzlement allegation linked to the FTX collapse has outraged victims. FTT technical analysis shows a downtrend. Decision on July 16.
Wasabi Hack: 5M$ Loss on Blast and Technical Analysis
Over $5M stolen in Wasabi Protocol hack; networks including Blast affected. Hacker exploited admin key, assets like WETH-PEPE drained. BLAST technical: S1 $0.0005 strong support. DeFi security lessons and FAQ.
Bitcoin May Rally: Historical and Technical Signals
Bitcoin closed April at 76k$, May historically shows gains (7/13 years). ETF inflows 1.8B$, bullish crossover approaching. Bond yields creating pressure, R1 79.4k$ critical. Geopolitical risks limiting. Current: 78.5k$, RSI 61.
Wasabi Protocol Hack: $4.5M Loss and DeFi Lessons
Wasabi Protocol hacked for 4.55M$: Single admin key drained vaults via UUPS. DRIFT delisted after Drift-like heist. ETH $2307, strong support $2221. DeFi losses exceed 770M$; multisig mandatory. Revoke LP approvals!
Gemini CFTC DCO License: Derivatives Expanding
Gemini is expanding its derivatives markets by obtaining a DCO license from the CFTC. It is becoming independent with the Olympus clearing house, accelerating its super app vision in areas like EU spot and futures trading. Maturing with rival moves and AI innovations.