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64 itemsApril 3, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Crypto hackers steal $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1: DefiLlama
January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.
- The BlockScore: 85
Riot Platforms sells $290 million worth of bitcoin during Q1
Other major bitcoin miners have been selling their BTC holdings amid a broader shift toward AI and HPC infrastructure.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Washington has started selecting which crypto firms control custody at a national level
On Apr. 2, Coinbase received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter. Coinbase joined a cluster of at least eight firms that the OCC has moved toward federal trust-charter status since December 2025, and the cluster reveals a deliberate fe...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
CFTC sues 3 states in bid to redefine crypto prediction markets as federal products
Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling. The outcome will determine if sports contracts can scale or get forced back into local licensing re...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Circle under fire as $230M in stolen USDC flows unblocked days after freezing legitimate accounts
Stablecoin issuer Circle is facing mounting scrutiny from blockchain researchers after millions of USD Coin (USDC) were stolen and flowed unimpeded through its proprietary bridge during the $285 million exploit of the Solana-based Drift Protocol. The inaction during the April 1 attack, which is now ...
- DecryptScore: 85
Charles Schwab Is Gearing Up to Offer Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot Trading
Financial giant Charles Schwab is set to launch spot buying of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter, the firm said Friday.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Stablecoins flip automated clearing house volume in February
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats
Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- DecryptScore: 80
Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail
The draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud.
- DecryptScore: 80
'We Are Ready to Speak': Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit
The Solana-based project reached out to wallets holding stolen funds on Ethereum.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
ZachXBT accuses Circle of $420M in 'compliance failures' since 2022
Circle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT.
- DecryptScore: 80
Bitcoin Miner MARA Slashes 15% of Workforce After Selling $1.1 Billion in BTC
Publicly traded Bitcoin miner MARA cut 15% of its staff this week after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to fuel an AI push.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC
Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase
Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
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.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target
The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
SpaceX IPO would eclipse Tesla in market value while holding less Bitcoin — challenging the idea of a Bitcoin proxy
SpaceX is moving toward a public listing that could redefine how Bitcoin shows up in equity markets. The scale of the IPO matters more than the size of its holdings. SpaceX has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a step...
- The BlockScore: 75
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT accuses Circle of slow USDC freezes across more than $420 million in ‘illicit funds’
ZachXBT cites over a dozen cases involving over $420 million, the most recent being the Drift Protocol exploit worth more than $280 million.
- The BlockScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation doubles staked ether, clearing two-thirds of 70,000 ETH target
The foundation’s latest staking allocation mirrors its biggest-ever single-day move and is a major step-up from its initial February deployment.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
US community banks oppose OCC's approval of Coinbase trust charter
The Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin’s safe haven story breaks as war shock revives $10,000 risk if oil hits $150 a barrel
Bitcoin, once promoted by some investors as a hedge against geopolitical turmoil, is behaving like a liquidity-sensitive risk asset at a time when energy prices are climbing, and macro stress is spreading. This comes as the conflict between the United States and Iran deepens, with shock rippling thr...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Cambodian lawmakers propose severe prison time for crypto scammers
The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Sells Over $250 Million Worth of BTC
Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms sold another $250 million worth of BTC as it strategically pivots into AI.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG
U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline
Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
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.
- DecryptScore: 70
Algorand Soars Double-Digits On Google ‘Post-Quantum Protocols’ Citation
Algorand jumped following its mention in a Google research paper, as post-quantum cryptography emerges as a new crypto narrative.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one small state
A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Binance leads derivatives in Q1 as Hyperliquid enters top 10: CoinGlass
Binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin treasuries break ranks as BTC dips below $70K
Corporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure.
- The BlockScore: 70
Cambodia’s parliment passes law targeting online, crypto scam compounds
The Law on Anti-Technology Fraud introduces five new offenses aimed at rooting out modern online scams and crimes.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.
- DecryptScore: 65
Ethereum Foundation Stakes $93M Worth of ETH, Nears Strategic Target
The deposits bring the Foundation close to its strategic staking target of 70,000 ETH, bolstering Ethereum’s proof-of-stake infrastructure.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption
The x402 protocol won't be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin miner Riot sold 3,778 BTC during Q1 amid profitability pressures
Arkham also flagged a 500 Bitcoin outflow from Riot on Thursday, while MARA Holdings, Genius Group and Nakamoto Holdings sold a combined 15,501 Bitcoin in the last week.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF
The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”
- DecryptScore: 65
Where Next for Bitcoin After Worst Quarter Since 2018?
Bitcoin shed 22% in Q1 2026 as war, tariffs, and a hawkish Fed crushed risk appetite, but late-quarter data hints the worst may have passed.
- The BlockScore: 65
HypurrFi investigates domain hijacking, warns users from interacting with lending protocol
HypurrFi alerted users against interacting with its website and lending platform while it investigates a potential domain hijacking.
- DecryptScore: 60
Polymarket Inks US, Canada Deal with European Soccer League LaLiga
The multi-year partnership covers the US and Canada, marking Polymarket's continued expansion into traditional sports markets.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
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.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Cardano Foundation shifts away from ADA as Bitcoin and cash take larger share of reserves
The Cardano Foundation is becoming less dependent on ADA. Its latest report shows Bitcoin and cash now account for a much larger share of reserves after a year of sharp price divergence. That shift changes how closely the Foundation’s balance sheet tracks the performance of Cardano’s native token. I...
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Solo Bitcoin miner bags $210K Bitcoin block reward
A CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to stay afloat.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk
Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface.
- DecryptScore: 60
What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained
Experts warn quantum computers could someday forge Bitcoin’s digital signatures, allowing unauthorized transactions.
- DecryptScore: 60
Trump’s New Attorney General Held Bitcoin—But Has a Mixed Crypto Track Record
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche directed his staff last year to lay off crypto developers—but also oversaw their continued prosecution.
- The BlockScore: 60
JPMorgan says crypto flows drop to $11 billion in Q1, about one-third of first quarter last year
Earlier this year, JPMorgan expected flows to rise further in 2026 after a record inflow of nearly $130 billion in 2025.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Ethereum Foundation nearly reaches 70,000 staked ETH goal
The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, says Offchain Labs
Edward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish
Bitcoin holds a tight range as altcoins rally on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
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.
- DecryptScore: 50
Decentralized Email Service Dmail to Shut Down, Token Hits New Low
Dmail’s team said it struggled with infrastructure costs and failed monetization attempts despite five years of development.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Is Bitcoin mispricing a prolonged Iran war? Ex-hedge fund manager weighs in
In a recent Cointelegraph interview, macro investor James Lavish explains why markets are pricing in a quick end to the Iran war — and what could happen if that assumption is wrong.
- DecryptScore: 50
FIFA Inks World Cup Prediction Market Deal With ADI Predictstreet
The FIFA World Cup will feature a prediction market platform built on ADI Chain, with the network’s token hitting a new high Friday.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
Bitcoin supply in profit heads to ‘true bear market’ levels
Cryptoquant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added
Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Bitcoin is the financial Easter Bunny this weekend as markets close Friday amid critical jobs report
Bitcoin becomes the live market over Easter as oil shocks hit and traditional finance goes dark The Bitcoin market now has three trading days where it will act as the live venue for geopolitical risk while much of traditional finance is closed. As of Friday, April 3, Wall Street is closed for Good F...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Decentralized email platform Dmail to cease services on May 15
Dmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out
Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Kalshi onboards ex-Democratic strategist amid legal troubles
Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns.
- The BlockScore: 40
Cosmos ecosystem’s Leap Wallet is shutting down
After the collapse of Terra, Leap Wallet pivoted to provide support for the wider multi-chain Cosmos ecosystem.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Crypto snoozes into Good Friday as oil and macro stir: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for April 3, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Price predictions 4/3: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, but select analysts believe that the decline is not over yet and the $60,000 level may break down.
- DecryptScore: 20
Myriad Traders Predict US Boots in Iran After Downed Fighter Jet Prompts Rescue Mission
President Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz could easily be reopened "with a little more time."