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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 $0.0005 strong support. DeFi security lessons and FAQ.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
Bitcoin May Rally: Historical and Technical Signals
Bitcoin closed April at 76k$, 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.
David KimMay 2, 2026
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!
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
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.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026
North Korea DRIFT Hack: 285M$ Heist Details
North Korean hackers hit DRIFT Protocol with a $285M heist. TRMLabs: 76% of 2026 losses are DPRK. Price fell -7.39% with Upbit/Bithumb delist. Technical analysis: Support $0.0389, Resistance $0.0402. Social engineering tactics threaten DeFi.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
FOMC Holds Rates Steady: BTC 78K, Meta USDC Push
FOMC kept rates at 3.50-3.75%, Powell issued shock warnings. BTC recovered to 78K, Meta started USDC payments with Solana/Polygon. AI earnings hit record: AWS 37.59B$. Technical: RSI 61, R1 79K strong resistance. Market cautious.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
Sui: Layer-1 Innovation for Web3 Consumer Applications
The Sui network stands out in Web3 consumer applications with its object-based architecture and parallel transactions. The DPoS structure developed by Mysten Labs using the Move language offers low latency and high efficiency. While forming a complete ecosystem with Walrus, Seal, and Nautilus, DeFi and gaming projects are driving growth despite TVL fluctuations. It combines Web3 ownership with Web2 ease.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
Anchorage Digital Expands Regulated Stablecoins with M0 | ID
Anchorage Digital is opening the door to US-regulated stablecoins by expanding its stablecoin issuance platform with M0. ID price $0.03 (+4.26%), strong support $0.0294. Institutional scaling is accelerating with the GENIUS Act. Detailed technical analysis and partnership impacts.
David KimMay 2, 2026
Coinbase CUSHY Stablecoin Yield Fund Launch
Coinbase announced the CUSHY stablecoin yield fund with Superstate. Tokenization with FundOS provides 24/7 transactions on Solana/Base. Meta's stablecoin payments are increasing adoption. APEX support/resistance levels: S1 $0.2889, R1 $0.2920. Institutional DeFi integration is accelerating.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
Warren-Wyden Tether-Lutnick Bribery Inquiry
Warren and Wyden are questioning Tether's loan to the Lutnick family foundation over bribery suspicions. Cantor-Tether ties are overshadowing the GENIUS Act. Tether's track record is ablaze; coins like RON face regulatory risks. Ethical conflict details and market impacts.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
North Korean Hackers Stole $285M from DRIFT
North Korean hackers stole 577M$ from DRIFT and Kelp DAO, 76% of the year's hacks. TRM Labs report details: Social engineering, nonce exploit. DRIFT delisted from Upbit/Bithumb. North Korea's share broke the 76% record. Defenses must evolve.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
April Hack Frenzy: Record Losses for AAVE and DeFi
Record in April crypto hacks: 600M$+ loss, KelpDAO 292M$, Drift 280M$, AAVE bad debt crisis. DRIFT delisted, AAVE $92.18 downtrend. Technical levels and social engineering tactics analyzed. DeFi security is evolving.
Sarah ChenMay 2, 2026
Arbitrum DAO Kelp Hacker Uses His ETH to Vote for DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO is voting to release 30.766 ETH from the Kelp DAO hacker to DeFi United. With strong yes support, the vote lasting until May 7 highlights Aave-led solidarity. Technical analysis: AAVE downtrend at $91.97, S1 $90.33 strong support.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
Mistral Medium 3.5 Launch Proves Disappointing
Mistral AI's Medium 3.5 model caused disappointment. The 128B parameter model is competitive in benchmarks but expensive. Chinese competitors GLM, Qwen are superior and free. User reactions are mixed, Europe's geopolitical advantage is limited. AI tokens ALT/GLM traded sideways.
David KimMay 2, 2026
Riot Q1: Data Center Shone with 33.2M$ Revenue
Riot Platforms moved away from mining with 33.2M$ revenue from the data center in Q1. The AMD 50MW deal is growing, holds 15.679 BTC (1.2B$). Stock rose 7.9%. ID coin has strong supports in the downtrend. AI transformation is accelerating.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
BTC Rising with Volume: Put Interest Shows Defense
Bitcoin rose 1.33% to $78,195, volume strong but put options and $770M BTC inflows to exchanges giving defense signal. RSI 60.79, critical support $77,628, resistance $79,422. Details with technical analysis and FAQ.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
BTC Holding at $78K: Technical Analysis
Bitcoin rises 1.35% to $78.212, holding the $75K support. Negative funding shows short positions. RSI 60.79, strong support $77.6K, resistance $79.4K. Market cautious, futures open interest $19B stable.
Sarah ChenMay 2, 2026
SBI Holdings Acquires Bitbank: XRP and Visa Expansion
SBI Holdings is accelerating its crypto expansion with the Bitbank acquisition. Singapore's Coinhako and Visa-XRP partnerships stand out. Japan's regulation brings financial product status in 2027. XRP in downtrend at $1.38; S1 $1.21 strong support. Asian dominance is strengthening.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026
Bitcoin Rose 12% in April: Geopolitical Resistance
Bitcoin closed April with a 12% gain despite Middle East tensions. MicroStrategy bought 4.13 billion dollars worth of BTC, MSTR rose 33%. While oil surged to 120 dollars, BTC is resisting at 78.266 dollars. Technical supports S1 71.865$, resistance R1 79.433$. On-chain demand is speculative.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
Brazil Integrates Crypto Payments into Foreign Exchange System
Brazil Central Bank excluded crypto from cross-border payments with Resolution No. 561. Integration into the traditional currency system is accelerating. Stablecoins are under supervision, 5th place in the Chainalysis index. ID coin is in a downtrend at $0.03, strong supports are present.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026