Ethereum Launders $75K Stolen ETH via THORchain
The wallet linked to the Kelp DAO exploit has laundered nearly all of the $175 million in stolen Ether, with $71 million still frozen by Arbitrum’s security council. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
China Accused of AI Model Theft
The White House accuses China of “industrial-scale” campaigns to replicate U.S. AI models, urging federal and private sectors to enhance defenses against unauthorized distillation attacks. #Breaking #Legal
Strait of Hormuz: US Navy Blocks Ships
President Trump announced the U.S. Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil trade and escalating tensions with Iran. Brent crude prices spiked. #Breaking #OilMarket
DeFi Crashes $15B Beyond Hack Reasons
DeFi faces a severe liquidity shock after an exploit at Kelp DAO led to $230M in potential bad debt, causing Aave’s TVL to drop by $15B in three days. #Breaking #Crypto $AAVE (-8) ↘
Tether Freezes $344M USDT Amidst Crackdown
Tether froze $344M in $USDT on April 23, 2026, with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement to combat sanctions evasion and criminal networks. #Breaking #Legal
SEC Bans Insider Trading in Illinois
New York and Illinois ban government employees from insider trading on prediction markets amid legal challenges against platforms like @Coinbase and @Gemini, citing illegal gambling concerns. Legal
Ethereum: Bitmine Acquires $233M in 2026
@Bitmine acquires 101,627 $ETH worth $233M from Bitgo, nearing 5% of Ethereum’s supply. This is Bitmine’s largest weekly buy in 2026. #Breaking #Crypto $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) ↘
Kalshi Fines Meme Coin Candidates Millions
Kalshi fined political candidates, including Mark Moran, for betting on their elections amid insider trading concerns. Fines ranged from $540 to $6,300 with five-year bans. #Breaking #Legal
Lazarus Group Launches macOS Hacks via Calls
Lazarus Group’s new Mach-O Man campaign targets macOS users in fintech and crypto, using phishing tactics via fake meeting invites, leading to losses nearing $600M. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Heist Armed Men Steal $820K
Two armed men held a family hostage in Ploudalmezeau, France, forcing an $820K crypto transfer. Over 40 similar incidents recorded since January. No arrests yet. #Breaking #Security
AI Hallucinations Impact Top Law Firm
Law firm Sullivan & Cromwell admits AI-generated errors in bankruptcy filing linked to Prince Group scam, revealing issues with fabricated citations. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Bull Index Turns Neutral First Time
Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index rises to 50, moving from bearish to neutral territory, indicating improved market conditions but not yet bullish. $BTC trades at $78,057.
DeFi Protocol Volo Hacked for $3.5M
@Volo has reported a security breach resulting in a loss of approximately $3.5 million in digital assets, with plans to absorb losses and freeze $2 million of the stolen funds. #Breaking #DeFi $SUI