Aave avoided bad debt by shifting risk to borrowers: Bank of Canada study
A Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations. Go to Source
Month: April 2026
Bitcoin ‘done’ with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a “proven” asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs. Go to Source
Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit
Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker. Go to Source
Bitget Launches VIP Fast Track Program Across Futures, Spot and Asset Holdings
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Bitget. This is paid content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users … Read more
OpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup to Shape Global Narrative on AI
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network podcast and media platform to drive constructive global dialogue regarding the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI announced the acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) on April 2, 2026, integrating the media startup’s editorial and marketing talent into its internal Strategy organization. The deal brings co-founders … Read more
Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion
Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, generating $289.5 million in net proceeds at an average price of $76,626 per BTC, according to the company’s official unaudited Q1 2026 production and operations update released this week. Riot Platforms Q1 2026 Update The Texas-based bitcoin miner and data center developer (Nasdaq: RIOT) … Read more
Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas
Soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas. This transaction, financed through cash and … Read more
South Korean brokerage Korea Investment & Securities eyes Coinone stake: Report
The reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership. Go to Source
Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents
The Linux Foundation has established the x402 Foundation to steward an open protocol for seamless payments over HTTP. The Linux Foundation announced the launch of the x402 Foundation on April 2, 2026, during the MCP Dev Summit North America in New York. The initiative involves the formal contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase to … Read more
MEXC Integrates USD1 into Full-Spectrum Infrastructure for Global Users
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 —MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer in zero-fee trading, has announced a series of initiatives to integrate … Read more