KiloEx Exchange Suffers $7.5M Loss in Hacker Attack: What Happened
A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the decentralized exchange KiloEx and looted around $7.5 million. The team is now in talks with the attacker.
Two Swedish MPs Push for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Sweden is debating the idea of creating a Bitcoin reserve. Two members of parliament formally asked the finance minister to follow the example of the United States.
Kraken Launches Stock and ETF Trading in the U.S.
Crypto exchange Kraken introduced commission-free stock and ETF trading for U.S.-based clients, bridging crypto and traditional markets. The company plans to expand the offering globally.
Trump Administration to Launch Fed Chair Search in Fall 2025
The effort to replace Jerome Powell kicking off this fall—a potential pivot in the Federal Reserve’s future, and in U.S. monetary policy.
SEC Pushes Ethereum ETF Staking Decision to June
The SEC has delayed its decision on staking and in-kind redemptions (using crypto assets instead of cash) for crypto ETFs until June 2025.
ETH Slips Against SOL but Bets on Its Upcoming Upgrade
The SOL/ETH pair reached a new high as Ethereum’s native token loses ground to Solana. What are the top rivals betting on next?
Crypto Discussions on X Today: MANTRA Crash, Solana vs. Ethereum, and more
Mantra’s OM token plummeted over 90% within hours early on Monday. The coin raises concerns of a rug pull or major hack akin to the infamous Terra Luna coin debacle in 2023.
Gamification in Web3 Boosts Retention by 43%, Study by claimr and Generis
Together with Generis, a top blockchain marketing agency, claimr, an innovative Web3 quests platform, has published an analytical study on the success of initiatives for cryptocurrency projects.
CZ Denies Claims About Testifying Against Justin Sun
Binance founder CZ refuted WSJ claims that he might testify against Justin Sun in the ongoing negotiations between the exchange and the U.S. Department of the Treasury about simplifying AML regulations.
World Liberty Financial Adds SEI to Its Crypto Portfolio
The DeFi platform World Liberty Financial, associated with the Trump family, has added $775,000 worth of SEI tokens to its portfolio.
Who Killed $OM? Inside the Sudden Collapse of MANTRA
The OM token from Mantra dropped 92% in an hour (from $6 to $0.37). We analyzed on-chain data, the founder’s comments, and ZachXBT’s reaction to understand what triggered the OM crash.
CryptoPunks Seller Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Over NFT Windfall
Trader sold 97 NFTs from the iconic CryptoPunks series, pocketed millions, and left it off his tax return. With a guilty plea now on record, sentencing is just a matter of time.
Argentina’s Stablecoin Market Doubles After Currency Controls Lifted
Crypto adoption in Argentina hits a new high as the end of foreign exchange restrictions prompts a surge in stablecoin demand.
China Raises Tariffs to 125%, U.S. Hits with 145% — BTC Holds Ground
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. Both sides seek resolution but remain firm. Amidst these developments, the crypto market maintains a cautious stance.
Will the Fed Cut Rates in May? Falling Inflation Meets Rising Market Tensions
U.S. inflation has cooled for the first time in a while, offering the Fed a reason to reconsider its hawkish stance and possibly cut interest rates as early as May. Markets, particularly crypto, are hoping for a pivot.
SEC Clears Helium Tokens, Marking End of Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown
The SEC has dismissed the lawsuit against Helium, concluding that the project’s tokens and devices do not qualify as securities.
North Carolina Seeks to Define Legitimate Cryptocurrencies
North Carolina lawmakers are reviewing the Digital Asset Freedom Act, which would permit the use of certain cryptocurrencies for tax payments.
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Blockchain Infrastructure
Industry experts warn that U.S. tariff policy could disrupt mining equipment supply, increase regulatory fragmentation, and limit access to cryptocurrencies.
Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht to Speak Publicly After 11 Years in Prison
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, will make his first public appearance as a featured speaker at a major Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.
ArbitrumDAO Turns 2 With a New Vision for the Future
ArbitrumDAO, the decentralized governance system for the Ethereum Layer 2 solution Arbitrum, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.
OpenSea Seeks SEC Guidance on NFT Marketplace Legal Status
OpenSea is asking the SEC to clarify whether NFT marketplaces should be treated as financial institutions, stressing that its structure does not involve asset custody or brokerage operations.
Magic Eden Acquires Trading Platform Slingshot
Magic Eden is moving beyond NFTs with its acquisition of Slingshot, a mobile trading platform that offers access to over 5 million tokens across more than 10 blockchains.
Westpac CEO Issues Apology After Crypto Transfer Controversy
A crypto transfer gone wrong ends in public backpedaling from the CEO of one of Australia’s top banks.
ETH Back in Play: SEC Approves Options Trading on Ethereum ETFs
The SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs from BlackRock, Bitwise, and Grayscale. Institutional investors now have a new way to hedge risk using publicly listed funds.
SEC to Host Roundtable on Crypto Regulation
On April 11, 2025, the SEC will hold a roundtable at its headquarters with a bold theme: “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.”
Crypto X Today: Cathie Wood, Trump tariff policy, Van de Poppe, and more
Crypto Discussions on X Today: Wood gives credit to Trump tariff policy, Van de Poppe eyes BTC breakout and more
Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.
