Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit
Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly.” Go to Source
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US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard. Go to Source
Revolut Weighs Future IPO, Flexes India’s Beta Launch
The UK-based neobank could go public in the next two years, according to statements of its co-founder and CEO, Nik Storonsky. During its latest funding round conducted in October, the firm reached a valuation of $75 billion, up from $45 billion before. Key Takeaways: Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky ends market rumors, delaying the bank’s IPO … Read more
Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year. Go to Source
NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses
The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers. Go to Source
Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents
Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services. Go to Source
Bet365 Launches in Michigan as 17th US State, Eyes Massachusetts Next
UK-based bet365 launched its sportsbook and online casino in Michigan on April 17, becoming the 17th U.S. state where the operator offers sports betting. This cements its position as the most geographically aggressive European entrant into the post-PASPA American market. Key Takeaways: Bet365 went live in Michigan on April 17 as the 17th U.S. state … Read more
As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil
The adoption of stablecoins in Brazil continues to grow, now reaching beyond the cryptocurrency sector. The main point behind this rise in adoption across several industries is that stablecoin payments are tax-free, while fiat exchanges are taxed. Key Takeaways: After hitting $6B in December, Bloquo notes stablecoins expedite B2B settlements to benefit from tax exemptions. … Read more
Aave risk manager models 2 bad debt scenarios from Kelp DAO exploit
The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level. Go to Source
Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion
Amazon injected $5 billion into Anthropic on Monday and secured a pledge from the artificial intelligence (AI) company to spend more than $100 billion on Amazon Web Services infrastructure over the next ten years. Key Takeaways: Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic on April 20, 2026, pushing total committed capital to $13 billion since 2023. … Read more