JPMorgan says persistent security flaws curb DeFi’s institutional appeal
A $20 billion hit from the KelpDAO exploit highlights systemic risks, while flat ETH-denominated growth and a shift to stablecoins point to ongoing fragility in DeFi.
BIS warns cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming ‘shadow banks,’ and why that’s a risk
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a report warning stablecoin yields and other DeFi “earn” products are bank-like services without the safeguards or insurance.
Phemex Launches Prediction Market Powered by Polymarket, Introduces Month-Long Forecasting Championship
APIA, Samoa, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10 million traders, announced the official launch of its Prediction Market, powered by Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform. The new product enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, while broadening Phemex’s platform beyond traditional […]
Peter Schiff Says Strategy’s STRC is a Ponzi Scheme: Here’s Why
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff held a live audio Space on X earlier today, where he called Strategy’s preferred stock offering, STRC, “an obvious Ponzi scheme” and invited Michael Saylor and others to prove him wrong. The space ran for roughly two hours, with Schiff using most of that time to walk through why he thinks […]
100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore
Bitcoin Magazine 100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore More than 100 crypto firms and industry groups are pressing the U.S. Senate to advance long-awaited market structure legislation, warning that continued inaction risks pushing innovation and capital outside the country. In a joint letter sent April 23, the […]
The $145 billion math: Why bitcoin’s quantum threat is manageable, not existential
Quantum fears focus on vulnerable early wallets, but market data suggests even a worst case sell-off would be large, not catastrophic.
Blockchain Capital Expands With $700M Raise for Two New Funds
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million for two new crypto investment funds, according to Bloomberg. The new capital would support both early-stage and growth-focused deals, showing that selected parts of the digital asset sector still continue to attract investor interest. Bloomberg reported that the firm is working on its seventh early-stage fund and a separate
China’s Xpeng Flying Cars Expected to Enter Large-Scale Production in 2027
Xpeng flying cars moved to the center of the company’s expansion plan after President Brian Gu said large-scale production is targeted for 2027. He also said humanoid robots are scheduled to begin rolling off production lines in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to a report by Reuters. Gu presented the schedule prior to the
Ripple-linked XRP slips amid bitcoin profit-taking, ETF delay
Token falls 2.5% after rejection near $1.44 as leveraged ETF launch pushback adds to mixed sentiment.
Bitcoin To $140,000 And XRP To $7? Here’s When It Will Happen
Crypto analyst RWA Investor has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to $140,000 and XRP to $7, setting new all-time highs (ATHs) for these cryptos. The analyst also provided a timeline for when they will reach these targets and what will spark the parabolic rally. Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Rally To $140,000 And XRP to $7 In […]
Grab These 3 Promising Altcoins in April 2026 — ETH, XMR, and HYPE
April 2026 highlights a fresh group of altcoins attracting strong investor attention across markets. Three standout projects offer different strengths across infrastructure, privacy, and trading performance. Ethereum continues to support decentralized applications and smart contracts at global scale. Monero focuses on private and secure transactions for users seeking confidentiality. Hyperliquid targets fast decentralized trading for […]
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 3.9%, leading index lower
Ethereum (ETH), down 2.9% since Wednesday, was also an underperformer.