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news.bitcoin.com CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action

Crypto market structure legislation is gaining urgency as U.S. industry groups press Congress to act. Faster movement on the CLARITY Act could shape regulation, investment, and America’s position in digital finance. Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning delays risk weakening U.S. […]

blockonomi.com Spartans.com Inks Multi-Million RAF Alliance: A New Challenge for Gamdom & FanDuel?

Spartans.com achieved a 14th-place global ranking during its beta phase by mastering the art of audience analysis. By signing a year-long exclusive partnership with Real American Freestyle (RAF), the platform successfully connected combat sports enthusiasts with the primary demographic fueling iGaming’s rise. This move positions it as a highly focused player in the online sports betting [...] The post Spartans.com Inks Multi-Million RAF Alliance: A New Challenge for Gamdom & FanDuel? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Thailand Considers Opening Door Wider To Crypto Futures In Licensing Revamp

Kraken and Coinbase moved first. Both crypto exchanges rolled out perpetual futures tied to equities for non-US users earlier this year, part of a broader push toward round-the-clock, multi-asset trading. Now Thailand is adjusting its own rulebook to keep pace. Related Reading: Arbitrum Acts Fast: $71M In Ether Locked After Kelp Security Breach A Shift […]

news.bitcoin.com Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and that no ship can enter or leave without U.S. Navy approval. Key Takeaways: President Trump declared on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has sealed the Strait of Hormuz pending an Iran deal. Iran seized two […]

forklog.media DeFi Hacks Cast Doubt on Wall Street’s Crypto Ambitions

Following recent attacks on the Drift and Kelp protocols, users have withdrawn over $15 billion from the DeFi sector. According to Andrew Moss of Jefferies, this may dampen Wall Street firms' interest in blockchain technologies, reports Bloomberg.  TVL of the DeFi sector. Source: DefiLlama.  Over the past year, firms like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo Global Management have developed products based on technologies similar to those hacked by the Lazarus Group, noted the expert.  At the end of March, the New York Stock Exchange partnered with Securitize to launch trading of tokenized shares. Nasdaq is working on a similar initiative.  According to RWA.xyz, the RWA sector has grown by approximately 400% since 2025, surpassing $30 billion. Ark Invest believes the figure could reach $11 trillion in the next five years.  Source: RWA.xyz.  The damage from the hacks is unlikely to affect traditional markets, Moss stated. However, many Wall Street entities may slow down their adoption of cryptocurrencies and reassess risks.   “This poses threats to any outlook, regardless of who is at fault. We do not expect financial companies to turn away from digital assets, but their tokenization initiatives in banks, asset management, fintech, and payment systems may temporarily slow down,” explained a Jefferies representative.  The $290 million Kelp hack was the largest since the beginning of the year and the second largest in recent weeks. On April 1, the Drift Protocol platform was attacked, losing $285 million. Cybersecurity experts have linked both incidents to North Korean hackers.  Crisis of Confidence within DeFi The situation has already triggered a crisis of confidence among DeFi users. Following the Kelp exploit, investors began withdrawing funds en masse from the leading lending protocol Aave. In less than a week, the outflow of assets exceeded $16 billion.  The incident affected not only Aave. CryptoQuant analysts noted a decline in the supply of the stablecoin USDe from Ethena. Over three days, the figure plummeted by $800 million.  USDe supply fell $800M (-14%) in 3 days: one of its largest redemptions.Liquidity is exiting fast, and pressure is spreading across DeFi. pic.twitter.com/ymRBzbckYo— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) April 22, 2026 Amidst this, industry leaders are seeking solutions to the problem. Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has called on developers to unite and establish unified security standards for DeFi.  So let me start. DeFi is the future of the World Financial System. That's my belief, and this is why we are here.This amount of absolutely preventable hacks we see in DeFi (with root causes attributable to CENTRALIZED points of failure) is enormous recently. This damages out…— Michael Egorov (@newmichwill) April 21, 2026 “Perhaps we need the Ethereum Foundation and Solana Foundation to engage all ecosystem projects and implement principles, rules, and guidelines for secure development,” he wrote.  Hayden Adams, the creator of the Uniswap exchange, holds a similar view. According to him, the primary goal for the sector in the near future should be the elimination of central points of failure.  Removing central points of failure is the mission of defiIts the best approach to security and legal risk, and achieves the best user outcomesIts a bit easier for spot trading then other primitives, so I get the challengesBut its a good week to remember the mission— Hayden Adams 🦄 (@haydenzadams) April 21, 2026 On April 22, hackers attacked the liquid staking protocol Volo, withdrawing $3.5 million from WBTC and USDC pools. 

forklog.media Belarus Outlines Regulations for Crypto Banks

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has adopted a document outlining the list of cryptocurrencies permitted for use by crypto banks and the procedures for transactions involving them. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the regulator, Alexander Egorov, as reported by Sputnik. The provisions are introduced under the decree “On Crypto Banks and Certain Issues of Control in the Field of Digital Tokens”. The initial list includes 26 digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Toncoin, and several stablecoins. The National Bank has also defined 11 permissible operations with cryptocurrencies: deposits, loans, pledges, staking, transfers between individuals or legal entities, issuance of own tokens by crypto banks, exchange, storage, and more. Clarifying the procedures for operations is considered one of the most crucial aspects for financial companies, as it affects accounting and other business practices. Egorov noted that the presented list is "not yet closed." According to him, during discussions with the HTP, it was intended to make it "dynamic" with the possibility of refinement as work with investors progresses. Earlier in February, Belarus announced plans to legalize cryptocurrency transactions for self-employed individuals.

cryptobriefing.com Cat Wu: The evolving role of product managers in AI, why rapid iteration is essential for success, and the importance of metrics for team alignment | Lenny’s Podcast

AI product management demands rapid iteration and new skills as development timelines shrink dramatically. The post Cat Wu: The evolving role of product managers in AI, why rapid iteration is essential for success, and the importance of metrics for team alignment | Lenny’s Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Crypto Market Down Today: Bitcoin Rejection at $79K, DeFi Hack Fallout, and Equity Shifts

Introduction: A Sudden Dip in the Crypto World The crypto market is down today, with the total market cap slipping 0.75% to around $2.57 trillion. Bitcoin, the king of crypto, dropped 0.77% to $77,701 after failing to break a key […] The post Crypto Market Down Today: Bitcoin Rejection at $79K, DeFi Hack Fallout, and Equity Shifts appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com DYDX Vs TradeView – Why This New ‘Live Streaming’ Trading Feature Has Created A $100B Market

dYdX launched in 2017 and pioneered decentralized perpetual trading when nobody else was trying it. Eight years later, the platform still holds credibility among professional traders who respect longevity. But credibility doesn’t translate to feature velocity. While dYdX refined order book execution, a newer platform called TradeView introduced live streaming trading that unlocked a $100 [...] The post DYDX Vs TradeView – Why This New ‘Live Streaming’ Trading Feature Has Created A $100B Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Trump Coin and Shiba Inu Price Forecasts Drive Investors To Predictable Yield With Varntix

Right now, traders watching Trump Coin and Shiba Inu price forecasts are facing a familiar problem, uncertainty. Meme coins can move fast, but predicting those moves consistently is where most investors struggle. While platforms like Binance staking or Coinbase offer passive options, returns still shift with market conditions. That is why a growing number of [...] The post Trump Coin and Shiba Inu Price Forecasts Drive Investors To Predictable Yield With Varntix appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Becca Rubenfeld: A potential Middle East ceasefire could stabilize oil markets, US refineries struggle with shale crude, and Bitcoin is showing strong inflows signaling positive sentiment | Galaxy Brains

Bitcoin's strong inflows and potential price surge signal a bullish outlook amid geopolitical tensions. The post Becca Rubenfeld: A potential Middle East ceasefire could stabilize oil markets, US refineries struggle with shale crude, and Bitcoin is showing strong inflows signaling positive sentiment | Galaxy Brains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com How to Make Money with Bitcoin in 2026

Making money with Bitcoin in 2026 depends on how it is used. Bitcoin functions as an appreciating asset, a source of yield, and a form of collateral. Returns may come from combining these roles rather than relying on a single strategy. Price Appreciation: The Base Layer Bitcoin remains a supply-constrained asset with growing institutional demand. [...] The post How to Make Money with Bitcoin in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com XRP Co-Creator Arthur Britto Is Real, David Schwartz Says In Rare Comments

David Schwartz offered one of his most detailed public descriptions yet of Arthur Britto, the elusive XRP Ledger architect whose near-total absence from public life has long fueled speculation across the crypto industry. Speaking in an X Space, Schwartz said Britto is not a myth or a pseudonym, but a deeply private individual whose ideas […]

news.bitcoin.com CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action

Crypto market structure legislation is gaining urgency as U.S. industry groups press Congress to act. Faster movement on the CLARITY Act could shape regulation, investment, and America’s position in digital finance. Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning delays risk weakening U.S. […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99%

Bitcoin Magazine Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99% Pantera Capital is urging Satsuma Technology to sell its remaining bitcoin and return capital to shareholders after a sharp share price decline. This post Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

btcmanager.com ‘Not a storage token’ — Vytautas Mackonis on ALCUM’s industrial approach to copper, yield and the future of RWA

ALCUM’s xCUP token doesn’t park copper in a warehouse; it tokenizes a 30‑day, hedged recycling cycle so USDC allocators earn audited industrial margin, not spot‑price roulette. In any exclusive interview with crypto.news, Vytautas Mackonis, founder of Swiss-based copper protocol ALCUM,…