CBDC Launches: South Korea Prioritizes Digital Won
BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes CBDC and deposit tokens, omits stablecoins in digital won strategy amid South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act finalization. #Update #Crypto
Israel Strikes Journalist in Lebanon Attack
Israel’s “double-tap” strike in southern Lebanon killed journalist Amal Khalil, injured Zeinab Faraj; ceasefire markets at 100% YES despite ongoing hostilities. #Update #MiddleEast
Stablecoins Surge Amid Aave Crisis KelpDAO Hack
$10 billion exited Aave post-KelpDAO breach, shifting liquidity to Spark protocol (+10% TVL) and stablecoins like $USDC as safe havens. RWA platforms and liquid staking also gained. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Rallying: Four Reasons Bulls Prevail
Bitcoin ($BTC) reached $79,000 and Ether ($ETH) hit $2,400 as US liquidity measures and ETF inflows boost market confidence, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Kelp DAO Exploited for $292 Million Loss
@KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge was exploited for $292 million, draining 116,500 rsETH, leading to Aave’s exposure and potential bad debt of up to $230 million. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Workspace Agents
OpenAI launches workspace agents for ChatGPT, automating tasks in the cloud with Codex model; free until May 6, 2026, then credit-based pricing. #Update #Tech
Ethereum Supply Tightens with $142M Stake
Bitmine stakes 61,232 $ETH ($142M), tightening its grip on Ethereum supply with 68.24% of holdings staked, impacting liquidity. #Update #Crypto $ETH
USDC Access Expands Amid Asia Demand
@OSL and @Circle expand $USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia amid rising cross-border demand. Eligible clients gain enhanced utility through USDC-based services. #Update #Crypto $USDC
North Korean Hackers Target macOS Financial Firms
North Korean hackers use AppleScript and ClickFix in macOS malware attacks on financial firms, raising crypto hack odds over $100M by year-end to 100%. #Update #Cybersecurity
Bitcoin Surges Toward $80K Monthly High
$BTC reached a monthly high of $79,472, driven by rising leverage and open interest, indicating new capital entering the market. Key levels to watch are $81K and $88K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Buying Spree Faces Potential Pause
Michael Saylor’s @MicroStrategy faces potential slowdown in Bitcoin acquisitions as preferred stock STRC trades below $100 par value for four consecutive sessions, impacting capital raises and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $STRK
Kalshi Flags Insider Trading Cases Surge
@Kalshi has disciplined three political candidates for insider trading, imposing five-year suspensions and fines totaling $7,053. The firm emphasizes strict enforcement against unfair trading practices. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Node Operated by US Government
The U.S. government operates a Bitcoin node to test cybersecurity, not mining, as per Admiral Paparo, emphasizing Bitcoin’s cryptographic value for network security. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Premium Surges as US Whales Buy
Ethereum nears $2,400 as the Coinbase Premium Index indicates increased institutional demand, suggesting US whales are actively buying. #Update #Crypto $ETH