North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit

In recent developments, dPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users. Looking closer, market participants…

Tether Mints 2 Billion USDT on Ethereum in Three Days, Adding Fresh Supply to…

In recent developments, tether minted 2 billion USDT on the Ethereum network over three days, executing the issuance across multiple onchain batches from its treasury address. The minting adds to…

Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks

In recent developments, uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors

In recent developments, stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access. Looking closer, market…

Another DeFi protocol hacked as Sui-based Volo hit by $3.5M exploit

In recent developments, volo Protocol has confirmed a $3.5 million exploit affecting select vaults, adding that it has frozen assets and started fund recovery efforts amid ongoing investigation. Looking closer,…

Bitcoin ‘Bull Score’ hits six-month high as 2022 bear-market fears linger

In recent developments, bitcoin price metrics saw a broad recovery in April, but analysis warns that the 2022 bear-market breakdown could still repeat. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Google Fixes AI Coding Tool Flaw That Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code: R…

In recent developments, researchers say a prompt injection bug in Google’s Antigravity AI coding tool could have let attackers run commands, despite safeguards. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

FTX Sold Cursor Stake for $200K. SpaceX Now Has a $60 Billion Option to Buy It

In recent developments, fTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the startup behind AI code editor Cursor, for $200,000 in 2023. SpaceX announced a $60 billion option…

Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

In recent developments, bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump’s indefinite…

Tron Founder Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial…

In recent developments, tron founder Justin Sun filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) project, alleging his $75 million…