Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $2.4B in April Amid Institutional Buildup U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.4 billion in inflows during April, marking the strongest month of 2026 for regulated fund flows into the world’s largest cryptocurrency[6]. Yet this headline figure masks a more…
DeFi United Raises $300M for Kelp DAO Exploit Victims Aave-led DeFi United has assembled a $300 million relief fund to compensate victims of the Kelp DAO exploit, where attackers drained nearly 300 million in restaked ETH through a compromised LayerZero bridge.[1][2] Overview Attackers…
CFTC’s Selig Endorses Prediction Markets, Regulatory Path Unclear CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced plans on January 29, 2026, to withdraw a 2024 proposed rule prohibiting certain event contracts and replace it with clear regulations for prediction markets.[1][2] His remarks signal agency support…
Can Privacy Coins Survive as Global Tracking Standards Close In? 97 countries now regulate privacy coins, up from 79 in 2023, as tools like Chainalysis Reactor 3.0 detect suspicious flows with 42% greater accuracy.[1][6] Privacy coins such as Monero, Zcash and Dash use…
DeFi United Hits $300M Recovery Target, Kelp Exploit Unresolved DeFi United raised 132,000 ETH worth over $300 million to cover losses from the Kelp DAO exploit, with Consensys and Joseph Lubin pledging 30,000 ETH.[1][3] Exploit on April 18 minted 116,500 unbacked rsETH tokens…
DeFi Protocols Pledge Over $300M Amid Aave’s 30K ETH Arbitrum Bid A coalition including Solana Foundation, TRON DAO, and others has pledged more than $300 million in assets to back Aave’s request for Arbitrum DAO to release 30,765 ETH-valued at roughly $71 million-from…
Kelp DAO Exploit Losses Reach $300M, Aave-Led Relief Matches Full Amount A coordinated DeFi recovery effort led by Aave has amassed over 132,000 ETH, valued at more than $300 million, to cover losses from the Kelp DAO exploit that drained $293.7 million in…
Stablecoin B2B Volumes Surge 733% to $226 Billion in 2025 B2B stablecoin payments hit $226 billion in annual volume last year, up 733% from 2024 levels, yet they represent just a fraction of the $390 billion total stablecoin payment activity.[2][3] Stablecoin transaction volumes…
Bitcoin Fails at $80K as Oil Surge Triggers Crypto Selloff Bitcoin climbed to $79,480 on Monday before reversing sharply to $77,800, marking its third rejection at the $80,000 level in eight trading sessions[8]. The 2% intraday drop coincided with crude prices surging past…
