Cut the red tape: 39 financial giants demand an emergency fast-track for Europe’s blockchain pilot
The firms requested separating the DLT pilot regime from a larger package of 18 financial laws to allow for quicker updates and build real markets.
UK invites crypto giant Bybit to London to win over some of UAE’s innovation shine
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou was invited to meetings in the U.K. this week with government-linked bodies including the FCA and House of Lords.
Ripple sets 2028 deadline to harden XRPL after Google’s quantum research sharpens attack risk
Ripple is building a multi-stage plan to prepare the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for an eventual shift to post-quantum cryptography, setting a 2028 target for full readiness. This comes as advances in quantum computing force blockchain developers to think more concretely about how existing security systems may need to change in preparation for “Q-day.” The company […]
European banks are at risk of losing customers to rivals with better crypto tools
A new study found that while European investors find crypto complex, they are increasingly willing to switch banks to find a trusted partner that offers secure and regulated digital asset services.
DoorDash is bringing stablecoin payments to masses with Stripe-backed blockchain
The delivery service is working with the Stripe-led blockchain firm Tempo to bring stablecoin payouts to its global marketplace, replacing fragmented regional rails.
Arbitrum Freezes $70 Million in ETH Linked to KelpDAO Exploit in Emergency Security Move
Arbitrum said its Security Council initiated an emergency intervention to secure funds linked to the recent KelpDAO exploit after identifying 30,766 ETH held on Arbitrum One in an address tied to the attacker. User activity remained unaffected during the process. Arbitrum Security Council Steps In The council stated it had coordinated with law enforcement regarding […]
XRP climbs to $1.44 as breakout builds, quantum roadmap adds long-term tailwind
Price gains 2.3% on strong volume as triangle compression nears resolution, with Ripple’s quantum plan reinforcing long-term positioning.
Scammers Target Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Fake Bitcoin Transit Fees
Bitcoin Magazine Scammers Target Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Fake Bitcoin Transit Fees Fraudsters are targeting global shipping firms with fake payment demands in Strait of Hormuz transit schemes, seeking fees in Bitcoin and Tether as vessels remain stranded amid conflict in the Gulf. Greek maritime risk firm MARISKS said unknown actors have […]
Morgan Stanley’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops $139M in Assets Within Nine Days
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops $139M in Assets Within Nine Days Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has amassed more than $139 million worth of BTC just nine days after launching, signaling early institutional demand for the Wall Street giant’s latest crypto product. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence shows the rapid […]
Aave Models Critical Bad Debt Paths After 2026 Kelp DAO Bridge Exploit
Aave’s risk manager discussed two possible bad debt scenarios after the Kelp DAO hack, during which $293 million worth of 116,500 Kelp DAO Restaked ETH (rsETH) tokens were taken from the LayerZero-powered bridge. The attacker converted the stolen rsETH to collateral on Aave V3 for borrowing wrapped Ether (wETH), which resulted in liquidity pressure and
Coinbase’s x402 Protocol Launches Promising New App Store for AI Agents
x402, the AI payments standard backed by Coinbase, has launched Agentic.market, a new marketplace where AI agents can find and utilize thousands of AI-friendly services without requiring API keys. Coinbase product lead Nick Prince shared that the platform is a solution to the problem of agent tool fragmentation and can also facilitate internet payments using
Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Eyes $0.42 If Key Resistance Levels Break
Cardano (ADA) shows a persistent downtrend, with lower highs and lower lows dominating price action, as of 21 April 2026. The descending moving average continues to act as dynamic resistance, while recent candles indicate weakening bearish momentum, with no confirmed reversal yet in the ADA price structure. Price has formed a sideways base between roughly