Crypto Hack Losses Exceed $630M in April
Crypto hacks in April reached $630M, the highest since February 2025, with KelpDAO and Drift Protocol accounting for 82% of losses. DeFi remains the most targeted sector. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC (-8) ↘
Bitcoin Ethereum Dip as Fed Holds
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid Middle East tensions; Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped, with $BTC down 1.4% and $ETH down 2.3%. Crypto $BTC
Celsius Founder Banned for Life Fined $10M
Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius, receives a lifetime ban from the crypto industry and a $10M fine as part of a FTC agreement; he is currently serving a 12-year sentence for fraud. #Breaking #Legal $CEL
Celsius Founder Banned in $10M FTC Settlement
Alex Mashinsky settles with FTC for $10M, receiving a lifetime crypto industry ban after Celsius Network’s collapse. Initial $4.7B judgment reduced; non-disclosure could reactivate it. #Breaking #Legal @CelsiusNetwork
Polymarket Bet: Maduro Raid $400K Gamble
Van Dyke pleads not guilty to federal charges in insider trading case; defense challenges indictment validity. CFTC invokes ‘Eddie Murphy Rule’ for first time. #Breaking #Legal @CFTC
Crypto Scams Dismantled in US UAE China Effort
Dubai police, in collaboration with the FBI and China’s Ministry of Public Security, arrested 276 individuals and shut down nine crypto scam centers, revealing significant losses from fraudulent investment schemes. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
AAVE Crashes as DeFi Borrowing Plummets
Aave faced a $293M exploit via Kelp DAO in April 2026, causing borrowing activity to collapse, indicating a significant shift in participant behavior. #Breaking #Crypto $AAVE
Ethereum Surges as Solana Rivalry Intensifies
Ethereum’s fees hit $2.7M, dwarfing Solana’s $70K, signaling stronger economic activity. Ethereum’s active addresses also reach record highs amid price dip. Crypto $ETH
CFTC Supports Prediction Markets in Lawsuit
The CFTC sued Wisconsin over its lawsuit against prediction market platforms like @Coinbase and @Robinhood, escalating a jurisdictional conflict on sports-related markets. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Vanishes in $1M Gold Crypto Buy
FBI investigates $1M drained from Nai Ping Hou’s accounts into gold and $BTC amid his suspicious disappearance. Authorities probe financial activity linked to possible kidnapping. Crypto
Bitcoin ATMs Banned Amid Fraud Scandal
Canada’s federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to combat rising fraud, impacting nearly 4,000 machines nationwide. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Fraud: Woman Sentenced 71 Months
Sze Man Yu Inos sentenced to 71 months for defrauding elderly with fake Bitcoin investment scheme, ordered to pay $769,355.67 restitution and forfeit $684,848.34. #Breaking #Legal
Chainlink Exchange Outflows Surge 970,430 LINK
Chainlink traders withdraw 970,430 $LINK from exchanges, largest since December, indicating potential accumulation. LINK price at $9.23 after recent fluctuations. Crypto $LINK
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets Authority
Wisconsin has been sued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for operating unlicensed gambling markets, joining New York and Arizona in legal actions against prediction market firms like @Kalshi and @Crypto.com. #Breaking #Legal $BTC