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20 articlesWasabi Protocol Hack: 4.55M$ DeFi Heist
Wasabi Protocol lost 4.55M$ in a hack. ETH/Base vaults were drained, UUPS exploit resembles Drift. 2026 DeFi losses exceeded 770M$. ETH price $2,284 (+1.82%), strong supports S1 $2,243. Users should revoke LP approvals. DRIFT was delisted.
BTC Stuck at 77K Resistance After Fed Decision
Fed kept interest rates steady, BTC stuck at 77K resistance. Glassnode data shows easing of selling pressure, ETF outflows. Technical levels: S1 75.7K strong support, R1 79.4K resistance. Analysts highlight Fed uncertainty, short squeeze potential exists. RSI 58, sideways trend.
Gemini Accelerates into Derivatives with CFTC DCO License
Gemini has achieved full integration into the derivatives markets by obtaining a DCO license from the CFTC. It is establishing an independent clearing house with its Olympus unit. In the super app race with competitors like Coinbase and Kraken. Chasing innovation with AI-based Agentic Trading. Operational maturity is increasing.
North Korean Hackers Hit DRIFT: $285M Heist
North Korean hackers hit DRIFT Protocol with a $285M heist. TRMLabs report: 76% of 2026 losses from DPRK. Physical social engineering tactics and DRIFT's delisting from Upbit/Bithumb created shock in the sector. Technical flow: USDC → ETH bridge. Turning to DeFi multisig.
Powell Holds Interest Rates Steady: BTC at 77K
Powell kept interest rates steady at the FOMC, BTC recovered to 77K. Meta accelerated Solana/Polygon integration with USDC payments. Technical: Sideways, strong support 71-75K, resistance 79K. Technology earnings confirmed AI growth.
Coinbase CUSHY: Stablecoin Loans on ETH and Solana
Coinbase's CUSHY fund is tokenizing stablecoin loans on ETH, Solana, and Base. Stablecoin supply has reached 300 billion dollars. ETH technical analysis: $2,266, strong supports S1 $2,247. Coinbase MEGA futures and META Solana payments are accelerating the sector. Institutional crypto integration is gaining momentum.
SUI: Layer-1 for Web3 Consumer Applications
The Sui network is transforming Web3 consumer applications with its object-based architecture. It stands out with parallel transaction execution, low latency, and ecosystem expansion. TVL fell to 600M$, but DeFi and games are growing. Price $0.91, strong support $0.9081. Read for detailed analysis.
Exponent Finance Secures $5M Seed Investment on SOL
Solana-based Exponent Finance is expanding its yield platform with a $5M seed investment. The fund, led by Multicoin, is for on-chain interest ledger and strategy vaults. SOL price $83.59, strong support 81.17. Meta's Solana payments are strengthening the ecosystem. Total capital $7.1M$.
Anchorage Digital Expands its US-Regulated Stablecoins with M0
Anchorage Digital is expanding its stablecoin issuance platform with the M0 protocol, opening the door to US-regulated stablecoins. This partnership, compliant with the GENIUS Act, is accelerating institutional scalability. M0's modular infrastructure supports companies like Stripe and MetaMask. A new era is beginning in the sector.
Tether XXI, Strike and Electron Bitcoin Merger
Tether's merger of XXI, Strike, and Elektron Energy integrates Bitcoin mining, treasury, and finance. XXI stands out with its 43.514 BTC reserve. BTC is sideways at 76.549 USD; strong support at 71.926 USD. The market is positive, vertical integration is accelerating.
Coinbase Announces Superstate CUSHY Stablecoin Fund
Coinbase announced the CUSHY stablecoin yield fund with Superstate. With FundOS tokenization, it offers 24/7 liquidity on Solana, ETH, and Base. Apex Group partnership and Meta-Stripe news are expanding the ecosystem. APEX technical data: RSI 49.98, strong supports $0.2749.
North Korean Hackers Stole 577M$ from DRIFT and Kelp
North Korean hackers stole $577M from DRIFT and Kelp DAO, accounting for 76% of 2026 hacks. Details on social engineering, nonce manipulation, and RPC poisoning. DRIFT delisted from Upbit/Bithumb. Annual hack share table and defense recommendations.
April Crypto Hack Record: AAVE Effect
April's crypto hacks broke records: 20+ exploits, 600M$ loss. KelpDAO created bad debt in AAVE with 292M$, Drift was hacked for 280M$ and delisted. AAVE 92.76$, downtrend; support 90.65$. Social engineering dominates.
Arbitrum DAO Releases Kelp Hacker's ETH to DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO votes to release 30.766 ETH from Kelp DAO hacker to DeFi United (led by Aave). Vote strongly yes; $311M raised. AAVE technicals: $93.26, S1 $91.99 strong support. Lazarus suspicions and DeFi solidarity stand out.
Canada Completely Bans BTC ATMs
Canada's Department of Finance plans to ban BTC and crypto ATMs on grounds of fraud. FINTRAC canceled 84 licenses, affecting 4.000 ATMs. Similar losses in the US exceeded 257 million dollars. Regulated alternatives are gaining prominence.
FTC Seeks $4.7 Billion Compensation from Mashinsky
The FTC ordered Alex Mashinsky to pay $4.7 billion in restitution due to the Celsius collapse. The lawsuit, which resulted in a lifetime ban and 12 years in prison, demonstrates regulators' tough stance against crypto frauds. Victims lost billions; pressure for transparency in the sector will increase. Its impacts on the BTC market were analyzed.
Tillis Stablecoin Negotiations: Clarity Act Gains Momentum
Senator Thom Tillis has paved the way for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by finalizing stablecoin negotiations. The statement addressing bankers' concerns could accelerate the May markup. With Trump's support, crypto regulation is approaching a turning point; BTC integration will strengthen.
Fed Holds Rates Steady: BTC Surges to 76K, Warsh Candidate
Fed kept interest rates steady at %3,5-3,75, BTC recovered to 76.3K (+1.35%). Warsh, Fed chair candidate, drawing attention with crypto investments. Middle East conflicts pushed gas prices to $4.22. Technical: RSI 55.86, S1 75.7K strong support. Coinbase listed MegaETH, META launched Solana stablecoin.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady: Powell's Latest Meeting BTC Impact
Fed kept interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, Powell's last meeting. BTC at $76.143 +0.27%, hawkish objections will challenge the Warsh era. Technical: RSI 55, strong support $75.750. Cautious sentiment in the market.
WLFI Token Unlock Vote Has Started
World Liberty Financial has launched a vote to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens. Vesting changes and the burning of 4.5 billion tokens are on the agenda. The price has dropped to $0.06, with RSI giving an oversold signal. Early investors are in revolt, and Trump debates have flared up. The vote will last 7 days.