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blockonomi.com Clarity Act Gains Momentum as North Carolina Pushes Stablecoin Bill Forward

TLDR: North Carolina blockchain group urges Clarity Act markup amid stablecoin yield policy debate shift now GENIUS Act oversight reshapes stablecoin rules as banks warn on yield bearing products concerns rise Charlotte banking hub pushes digital asset adoption under Clarity Act competitiveness debate shift now Clarity Act momentum builds as lawmakers weigh stablecoin regulation and [...] The post Clarity Act Gains Momentum as North Carolina Pushes Stablecoin Bill Forward appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Kelp DAO Hack: Aave DAO Proposes To Contribute 25,000 ETH To Recovery Efforts

Aave DAO has unveiled a proposal to deploy 25,000 ETH from its treasury to support a coordinated recovery effort following the recent Kelp DAO exploit. The move forms part of a broader “DeFi United” initiative aimed at restoring user funds and stabilizing affected lending markets.  On April 18, KelpDAO suffered a major attack targeted at […]

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news.bitcoin.com Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week

An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s […]

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blockmanity.com Bitcoin Edges Toward $78K Peak as Ethereum Clings to $2,300: Crypto Rally Hits Pause After Big Bounce

Bitcoin Edges Toward $78K Peak as Ethereum Clings to $2,300: Crypto Rally Hits Pause After Big Bounce The crypto market is buzzing with excitement and caution. has traders on edge, while Ethereum stays steady around $2,300. After a strong rebound, […] The post Bitcoin Edges Toward $78K Peak as Ethereum Clings to $2,300: Crypto Rally Hits Pause After Big Bounce appeared first on Blockmanity.

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blockonomi.com Clarity Act Gains Momentum as North Carolina Pushes Stablecoin Bill Forward

TLDR: North Carolina blockchain group urges Clarity Act markup amid stablecoin yield policy debate shift now GENIUS Act oversight reshapes stablecoin rules as banks warn on yield bearing products concerns rise Charlotte banking hub pushes digital asset adoption under Clarity Act competitiveness debate shift now Clarity Act momentum builds as lawmakers weigh stablecoin regulation and [...] The post Clarity Act Gains Momentum as North Carolina Pushes Stablecoin Bill Forward appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major […]

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blockonomi.com Crypto-Related Kidnappings Surge in France; 88 Charged Across 12 Active Cases

TLDR: France recorded 135 crypto-related kidnappings since 2023, with 47 cases already logged in 2026. Eighty-eight suspects, including over 10 minors, have been charged across 12 active French cases. A couple in Dompierre-sur-Mer was forced to transfer roughly 8 million euros in cryptocurrency as ransom. Prosecutors identified recurring suspects across multiple cases, confirming the presence [...] The post Crypto-Related Kidnappings Surge in France; 88 Charged Across 12 Active Cases appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Mars FX Hedge Fund Collapse: $600 Million Missing and Nobody Knows Where It Went

TLDR: Mars FX reported 19% annual returns with zero losing months, a pattern no legitimate fund has ever sustained in history. Novus directed investor funds to an unnamed BVI partner later identified as TRFX, which had been offline since 2022. Deloitte issued clean audit opinions yearly without independently verifying whether the reported fund assets actually [...] The post Mars FX Hedge Fund Collapse: $600 Million Missing and Nobody Knows Where It Went appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com When Is The Next FOMC Meeting And What Are The Expectations For Crypto?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets a total of eight times a year, where members of the committee review economic and financial conditions in the US, and this usually has serious implications for the crypto market. With the end of each meeting comes an announcement where the Fed chair reveals what the interest rates […]

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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin […]

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blockonomi.com Ethereum Staking Surge: Grayscale and Bitmine Commit Nearly $500 Million

TLDR: Grayscale staked 102,400 ETH worth $237M via 32 transactions, bringing its net staking rewards to nearly $38 million. Bitmine now holds 3.7 million staked ETH worth $8.58 billion, representing 74% of its total Ethereum holdings. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini ETF ranked first among US ETP providers in Q1 2026, recording $337 million in net inflows. [...] The post Ethereum Staking Surge: Grayscale and Bitmine Commit Nearly $500 Million appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com South Africa Crypto Crackdown? Proposal Could Force Citizens To Liquidate Bitcoin To The State

South Africa has released new draft regulatory proposals that, if implemented, could significantly change how residents interact with certain wealth holdings—including crypto.  The document, published as part of the country’s latest attempt to tighten rules around the crypto industry, would require people to declare qualifying assets above future thresholds. In some situations, those assets could […]

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blockonomi.com Ethereum Faces $2.4K Resistance as Foundation Sells 10K ETH in OTC Market Move

TLDR: Ethereum trades near $2.3K, staying below the weekly 200 MA and EMA, with $2.4K acting as key resistance. CryptosRus reports the Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH OTC at $2,387, totaling about $23.9M to BitMine. OTC transaction signals institutional absorption of ETH liquidity, reducing immediate exchange-side selling pressure. Price remains in a broader downtrend, with [...] The post Ethereum Faces $2.4K Resistance as Foundation Sells 10K ETH in OTC Market Move appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Bitcoin Sentiment Swings to FOMO as BTC Retests $80K Resistance Level Again

TLDR: Bitcoin sentiment flipped from fear to strong optimism within days as the price rebounded above $78.7K quickly. Santiment data shows rising FOMO levels, which often act as caution signals during key resistance tests. The $80K level remains a major barrier, with a breakout likely attracting new and returning traders. Elevated Bitcoin sentiment suggests crowded [...] The post Bitcoin Sentiment Swings to FOMO as BTC Retests $80K Resistance Level Again appeared first on Blockonomi.

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forklog.media Bitwarden CLI hack, arrest of illicit debt collectors in Kyiv, and other cybersecurity news

We have compiled the week's most important cybersecurity news. North Korean hackers stole $12m in crypto in three months using AI tools. A former ransomware negotiator turned out to be an accomplice. UK intelligence: 100 governments have access to commercial spyware. An infostealer was planted in Bitwarden’s developer-facing password manager. North Korean hackers stole $12m in crypto in three months using AI tools Over three months, the North Korean hacking group HexagonalRodent stole about $12m in cryptocurrency and infected more than 2,000 Web3 developers’ machines to steal credentials and gain access to crypto wallets, said Expel cybersecurity specialist Marcus Hutchins. The campaign relied on “vibe coding” — generating malware and infrastructure via text prompts to AI systems: using Anima’s AI web-design tools, the hackers built sites for non-existent IT firms; victims were lured with fake job listings and asked to complete a “test assignment” that contained malware; all code and correspondence in flawless English were generated with ChatGPT and Cursor. Snippet of the hackers’ code. Source: Expel.  The expert analysed the hackers’ infrastructure, which they inadvertently left exposed. Their prompts and a database of victims’ wallets leaked online. Hutchins noted the code was filled with English comments and emojis — a clear sign the software was entirely generated by a LLM. Hutchins argues that in 2026 Pyongyang made a qualitative leap by using AI to automate every stage of its cyberattacks, turning low-skilled operators into a scaled cyberthreat. HexagonalRodent’s work is only part of North Korea’s broader strategy to automate crime, corroborated by reports from other technology firms: Microsoft reported that North Korean operators use AI to generate fake documents, research vulnerabilities and conduct social engineering; Anthropic said it blocked attempts by DPRK agents to use the Claude model to refine malware. In comments to WIRED, representatives of OpenAI, Cursor and Anima confirmed misuse of their services. They said accounts linked to the hackers had been blocked; the investigation will help prevent similar incidents. A former ransomware negotiator turned out to be an accomplice Angelo Martino, formerly a ransomware negotiator at cybersecurity firm DigitalMint, pleaded guilty to aiding cybercriminals, the US Department of Justice said. Martino admitted he played both sides in five separate incidents. While ostensibly working for victims, he passed confidential information to operators of the ALPHV/BlackCat malware and supplied details such as insurance coverage limits and victims’ negotiation strategies. Investigators found that Martino maximised the payouts to criminals and took a cut. The ALPHV/BlackCat group operated a CaaS model, in which the gang builds and maintains file-encrypting software while “affiliates” deploy it in attacks and share profits with the developers. In 2023, law enforcement seized the gang’s dark-web site and released a decryptor that helped more than 500 victims restore systems. In 2025, other DigitalMint employees — Kevin Tyler Martin and Ryan Clifford Goldberg — aided the same criminals. Together with Martino they earned over $1.2m from just one victim.  Martino pleaded guilty to extortion and faces up to 20 years in prison. Authorities seized $10m in assets from him. UK intelligence: 100 governments have access to commercial spyware According to British intelligence, more than half of the world’s governments have access to software capable of hacking devices to steal confidential information, Politico reports. Media say the barrier to obtaining such surveillance technology has fallen. The number of countries potentially possessing these hacking tools has risen to 100, up from 80 known in 2023. Commercial spyware developed by private firms — such as Pegasus from NSO Group — often relies on vulnerabilities in phone and computer software. Governments say these tools are used only on devices of suspects in serious crimes, including terrorism. In recent years, the “circle of victims” has widened from political critics, opponents and journalists to bankers and wealthy businesspeople, according to UK intelligence. In the US, ICE is actively using the Israeli-made Graphite tool. Acting agency director Todd Lyons confirmed this to NPR. According to him, law enforcement uses the software to fight foreign terrorist organisations and fentanyl traffickers who rely on encrypted messengers. The tool can access messages on a phone without any need to click links (zero-click). An infostealer was planted in Bitwarden’s developer CLI On 22 April 2026, the official npm package of the Bitwarden command-line interface (CLI), version 2026.4.0, was compromised. The repository contained a build with malicious code to steal developers’ credentials. Several security firms analysed the supply-chain compromise and assessed the incident: JFrog experts found the package used a custom loader, bw_setup.js, to stealthily execute a spying script. The malware collected npm and GitHub tokens, SSH keys, and credentials for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud; OX Security discovered that the encrypted stolen data were exfiltrated by automatically creating public repositories on the victim’s GitHub account. The repos were tagged “Shai-Hulud: The Third Coming,” and the malware could self-propagate; Socket confirmed the malware targeted CI/CD infrastructure. It also found technical links to the recent supply-chain compromise at Checkmarx. The attack is attributed to the TeamPCP group, previously behind large campaigns against developers of Trivy and LiteLLM. Experts strongly urged developers to rotate all keys and tokens immediately if they interacted with the affected CLI. Bitwarden removed the tainted version just 90 minutes after the attack began and confirmed that user vaults and passwords remained safe. Apple fixed a bug that let the FBI read deleted Signal notifications Apple released a patch and a security advisory after the FBI gained access to Signal message notification content via iOS even after the app had been deleted. We are very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security advisory. This comes following @404mediaco reporting that the FBI accessed Signal message notification content via iOS despite the app being deleted. Apple’s advisory confirmed that the bugs that allowed this to…— Signal (@signalapp) April 22, 2026 Signal said that once the update is installed, all inadvertently saved notifications will be deleted and new ones will not be stored. Kyiv police detained a gang of debt collectors who extorted cryptocurrency using bot farms In Kyiv, law enforcement detained fraudsters who used the Bitcapital and Crypsee platforms to provide crypto loans. Debtors and their relatives were harassed with AI-generated abusive content and a bot farm with 6,000 SIM cards, the Cyber Police of Ukraine reported. According to investigators, the group set up a call centre in Dnipro and had operated since 2023 under cover of companies registered in the UK and Cyprus. Operators phoned debtors and, using fake data and voice-changing software, demanded repayment. Even when clients repaid on time, the criminals invented non-existent debts. They then extorted money through threats and blackmail. The bot farm was used to generate and disseminate degrading content featuring victims’ data and photos — as well as those of their relatives and colleagues — and to place systematic threatening phone calls. Source: Cyber Police of Ukraine. At any one time, a separate group of two to six people could “work” a victim, tailoring approaches to individual vulnerabilities. On success, each took a cut of the funds extorted. Police carried out 44 searches in Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv. More than 80 mobile phones, computer equipment, cash, documents, seals and bot farms were seized. Preliminary damages exceed 5m hryvnia (about $113,000 at the time of writing). The suspects face up to 12 years in prison. Also on ForkLog: Tether froze $344m in USDT at the request of the US. In the UK, raids were conducted to crack down on illicit P2P crypto trading. Cybersecurity experts warned of a new wave of DPRK attacks. Bloomberg reported unauthorised access to the Mythos AI model. Hackers attacked Volo and drained $3.5m from WBTC and USDC pools. Reporters learned of a new scheme to extort bitcoin for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Arbitrum froze 30,000 ETH as part of the Kelp hack investigation. Eth.limo regained control of its domain after the easyDNS breach. The Kelp protocol lost $293m after a cross-chain bridge attack. What to read this weekend? For a long time, the use of cyberweapons for espionage was seen as the domain of a narrow circle of intelligence services. But a US investigation into Operation Zero exposed the scale of trading in zero-day vulnerabilities. On states’ shadow markets and the price of hacks — in ForkLog’s new feature.

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blockonomi.com XRP Outflows Surge as Multi-Year Base Pattern Signals Possible Breakout Setup

TLDR: XRP outflows reached 34.94 million tokens, marking one of the largest daily exchange withdrawals this year. Historical data shows XRP outflows often appear before upward price movement during accumulation phases. XRP is forming a multi-year base pattern, with Base 3 developing near key resistance levels. Price remains near an ascending trendline, with consolidation continuing [...] The post XRP Outflows Surge as Multi-Year Base Pattern Signals Possible Breakout Setup appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Brazil Prediction Market Ban Hits Crypto Derivatives Under New Rules

TLDR: Brazil banned derivatives tied to sports, politics, gaming, and entertainment events from May 4 Foreign prediction market contracts offered in Brazil also fall under the new derivatives restriction Only contracts linked to financial benchmarks like rates, prices, and indices remain allowed Securities regulators now hold broad authority over future event-based derivatives listings Brazil moved [...] The post Brazil Prediction Market Ban Hits Crypto Derivatives Under New Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com ALGO Enters Japan Green List as Price Breakout Signals Emerging Bullish Trend

TLDR: ALGO joins Japan’s JVCEA Green List, enabling faster exchange listings under strict regulatory oversight standards. Price breaks out of a long-term descending channel, marking a shift from bearish structure to early bullish setup. Strong demand zone between $0.0794 and $0.10 continues to hold, supporting accumulation and price stability. A projected move toward $0.33 reflects [...] The post ALGO Enters Japan Green List as Price Breakout Signals Emerging Bullish Trend appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Bittensor Subnets Face Pressure to Deliver Real AI Competition

TLDR: Bittensor investors want subnet performance, not just decentralized AI architecture strength TAO focus is shifting toward subnets targeting state-of-the-art AI model competition Investors want models that outperform GPT and Gemini in specific commercial sectors Stronger reasoning, coding, and creativity remain key tests for Bittensor subnet growth Bittensor has investors pushing its subnet ecosystem toward [...] The post Bittensor Subnets Face Pressure to Deliver Real AI Competition appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Project Eleven Awards 1 BTC After Record Quantum ECC Break Raises Crypto Security Alarm

TLDR: Project Eleven paid 1 BTC after a researcher broke a 15-bit ECC key using public quantum hardware Giancarlo Lelli expanded the previous public quantum ECC record by 512x from the 2025 result Around 6.9 million Bitcoin sit in wallets with public keys visible on-chain and exposed New research cut estimates for full Bitcoin quantum [...] The post Project Eleven Awards 1 BTC After Record Quantum ECC Break Raises Crypto Security Alarm appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Pledges 5,000 ETH to DeFi United as Mantle Network Adds 30,000 ETH Backstop

Aave founder Stani Kulechov committed 5,000 ether to DeFi United, the ecosystem-wide recovery initiative launched post the $292 million KelpDAO exploit, with Mantle Network following with a 30,000 ETH backstop. Key Takeaways: Aave founder Stani Kulechov personally pledged 5,000 ETH to DeFi United. Mantle Network committed 30,000 ETH, pushing total recovery pledges past 43,500 ETH. […]

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news.bitcoin.com CFTC Sues New York as Prediction Markets Fight Escalates

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued New York over prediction markets, following the state’s lawsuit against Coinbase and Gemini, as a broader federal-state clash over event contracts intensifies. The dispute centers on whether these products fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws. Key Takeaways: CFTC sued New York to block state […]

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news.bitcoin.com Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Crypto ATM Ban, Triggering Removals by July 1

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation this week, banning all cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) in the state, making Tennessee the second in the U.S. to do so after Indiana. Key Takeaways: Governor Bill Lee signed HB 2505 on April 23, 2026, making Tennessee the 2nd state to ban crypto ATMs. The FBI linked approximately […]

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news.bitcoin.com Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts

The measure, which would affect international prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi in Brazil, is part of a battle against illegal gambling by President Lula’s Administration. According to a technical note, these platforms would reproduce fixed quota bets, which are already regulated. Key Takeaways: Brazil’s National Monetary Council banned non-financial prediction markets on April 24 […]

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news.bitcoin.com Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million to Accelerate CodeXero, a Browser-Native Vibe Coding AI IDE for EVM, Bringing Total Funding to $7.75 Million

This sponsored press release was provided by Cluster Protocol and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. With backing from DAO5, Paper Ventures, JPEG Trading, Mapleblock Capital, and a growing roster of strategic investors, Cluster Protocol is building the creation stack that […]

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news.bitcoin.com US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers Targeting Americans

The U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure on Southeast Asian fraud networks accused of using online fraud to reach U.S. victims. Key Takeaways: $700M DOJ seizures increase pressure on crypto laundering networks tied to scams […]

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news.bitcoin.com CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

CFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts tied to government information. Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data to profit. Polymarket bets […]

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news.bitcoin.com Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $167 million. Ether ETFs saw their first outflow after […]

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news.bitcoin.com ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments

The European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of the digital euro in payment use cases. These partnerships will insert the digital euro into their existing payment systems. Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo […]

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