UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders. Go to Source
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Aave deposits fall by $15B as Kelp exploit sparks flight from DeFi lender
Aave’s supplied balance has tanked since the Kelp DAO bridge exploit, as users pull funds amid uncertainty over how much of the rsETH-linked shortfall the protocol will ultimately absorb. Go to Source
Europe’s MiCA regime puts smaller crypto firms under pressure
Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation. Go to Source
Volo Protocol Loses $3.5 Million in Sui Blockchain Exploit, Blocks WBTC Bridge Attempt
Volo Protocol, a liquid staking and BTCFi platform on the Sui blockchain, confirmed a $3.5 million security exploit this week, tied to a compromised vault admin private key. Key Takeaways: Volo Protocol lost $3.5 million from three Sui-based vaults on April 21, 2026, following a compromised admin private key. GoPlus Security and ExVul confirmed a … Read more
Russia advances crypto bill that could pave way for criminal penalties
Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and 2027. Go to Source
North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit
DPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users. Go to Source
SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities. Go to Source
‘Powerful move’ looms for Bitcoin price, says Bollinger Bands indicator
Bitcoin’s technical indicators predicted a significant move ahead for BTC, but the price must first break resistance at $80,000. Go to Source
Dogecoin Community Donates $1M DOGE For Animal Welfare
While the Dogecoin community has always had its share of news to talk about, it is with much more tangible social impact that the following news concerns itself today, rather than another round of market fluctuations. MoonPay partnered with a trio of Dogecoin entities, including the Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge, and donated 1 … Read more
Core Scientific Plans $3.3 Billion Debt Raise to Accelerate AI Pivot
Core Scientific is seeking to raise $3.3 billion through a debt offering as it pivots toward AI-focused data centers. The move underscores a broader shift away from bitcoin mining. Key Takeaways: Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt raise for 2031 notes, pivoting from bitcoin mining. JPMorgan-backed $1 billion credit and asset sales signal shift to … Read more