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101 itemsApril 13, 2026
- Cointelegraph
Bitcoin reclaims $74K as spot ETF demand clashes with BTC miner sell pressure
Bitcoin rallied above $74,000 after the Monday stock market close, but derivatives data show that some traders remain bearish.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
Strategy buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1B, holdings near 800,000 BTC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion last week, funding the purchase through STRC share sales, lifting the company’s holdings to 780,897 BTC.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
U.S. SEC says software allowing crypto wallet transactions not considered broker
The latest crypto view from the securities agency concludes software that clears the way for securities transactions with individual wallets won't trip regulations.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
The Fed is building competition for XRP’s core payments use case into the FedNow banking system
The market may be pricing XRP through an outdated lens. Over the past several days, the most consequential development around XRP has come from outside crypto. On April 8, the Federal Reserve proposed allowing U.S. banks and credit unions to use intermediaries through the FedNow Service, a change th...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin hit by $20 million-an-hour selling pressure above $70,000
Bitcoin has once again seen heavy profit-taking above $70,000, according to Glassnode.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Researchers discover malicious AI agent routers that can steal crypto
26 LLM routers are “secretly injecting malicious tool calls and stealing creds,” warns researcher Chaofan Shou.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
EU central bank backs plan for crypto supervision under EU markets watchdog
The European Central Bank has boosted a proposal to take away EU member states' regulatory oversight of crypto and hand it to the European Union’s market regulator.
- The BlockScore: 85
Bank of Korea calls for ‘circuit breaker’ in local crypto market, citing Bithumb incident
The BOK called for stricter internal control regulations for local crypto exchanges, citing Bithumb's mistaken transfer of 620,000 BTC.
- The BlockScore: 85
Attacker exploits Polkadot-based Hyperbridge to mint 1 billion bridged DOT, nets $237K
Upbit and Bithumb have since temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals of Polkadot's DOT, citing signs of a security incident.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Attacker mints $1 billion Polkadot tokens on Ethereum, ends up stealing just $250,000
A forged cross-chain message bypassed state proof validation on the bridge contract, granting admin control over the bridged DOT token and allowing the attacker to mint and dump the entire supply for $237,000.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Hyperbridge attacker mints 1B bridged Polkadot tokens in $237K exploit
A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.
- The BlockScore: 85
‘Think bigger’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion as holdings reach 780,897 BTC
Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.7% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $55 billion.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
World Liberty Financial threatens top token holder with legal action as WLFI loses $700M amid token scandal
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance platform backed by President Donald Trump, is navigating a deepening crisis as a precipitous drop in its token price collides with a bitter public dispute involving Tron founder Justin Sun. The turbulence centers on two distinct but compoundi...
- DecryptScore: 85
Strategy's Bitcoin Stockpile Nears BlackRock's ETF Holdings After $1 Billion BTC Buy
Following its latest Bitcoin purchase, Strategy only needs 9,000 BTC at present to surpass BlackRock’s industry-leading investment vehicle.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Polkadot Hyperbridge April Fools’ joke comes true as over 1 Billion fake DOT tokens were minted on Ethereum
Hyperbridge, a decentralized bridge connecting the Polkadot ecosystem to the Ethereum network, suffered a major security breach that allowed an attacker to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens. However, the hacker’s potential multimillion-dollar payday was drastically cut short to around $240,000 ...
- DecryptScore: 85
Crypto Hacker Mints $1.1 Billion in Polkadot via Ethereum Bridge, But Can Only Cash Out $237K
A hacker exploited a Polkadot bridge, minting $1.1 billion worth of DOT tokens before making a tiny fraction of that tally by selling it.
- DecryptScore: 85
Surging Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Investments Drive Crypto Funds to Best Week Since January
Institutional crypto investors posted their strongest weekly inflows since January, with Bitcoin and Ethereum demand rising as XRP investments cool.
- DecryptScore: 85
New Pro-DeFi Policies Show the SEC Isn't Waiting for Congress to Act on Crypto
The SEC released a new, permissive policy on DeFi interfaces Monday that was immediately celebrated by crypto industry leaders.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Bitmine ramps up Ether buys, pushes holdings toward 5% of total supply
While others refrain from boosting their Ether holdings, Bitmine's latest purchase gives it ownership of about 4% of total supply as the company expands its staking strategy.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC proposes certain crypto interfaces don’t need to register as brokers
Hester Peirce, who heads the SEC’s crypto task force, said that the staff statement represented “expansive readings of the securities laws“ in response to digital assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
AI agents are set to power crypto payments, but a hidden flaw could expose wallets
Researchers say a largely invisible layer of AI infrastructure can intercept sensitive data and has already been linked to stolen credentials and a $500,000 wallet drain
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Strategy buys 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion, entirely through STRC
Last week's purchases were completely funded by sales of Stretch, the companies perpetual preferred stock.
- The BlockScore: 80
SEC carves out path for some crypto interfaces to bypass broker registration
The SEC said certain user interfaces that allow users to transact and use their crypto wallets may not need to register as broker-dealer.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bitcoin bounces to $72.5K as markets react to US Strait of Hormuz blockade
Bitcoin rallied to $72,500 as US stocks reacted to US efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the rebound, BTC traders warned that a price correction remains a risk.
- The BlockScore: 80
Ondo seeks SEC clearance for tokenized equities model on Ethereum
The SEC is signaling openness to tokenization, encouraging firms to engage directly as it fine-tunes regulations.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitcoin slides to $71,000 after Trump’s blockade order in Strait of Hormuz
High-level negotiations between the US and Iran failed to reach a meaningful resolution earlier on Sunday.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bitcoin dips to $70.6K, oil rises after US announces Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump said Iran did not want to compromise its nuclear weapons program, stating it was the only issue that “really mattered.”
- The BlockScore: 75
Fake Ledger app on App Store drains American musician’s 5.9 BTC
Garrett Dutton, also known as G. Love, lost 5.9 BTC after entering his seed phrase in an imposter Ledger app.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends
The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Musician loses $420K Bitcoin 'retirement fund' via fake Ledger app
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said Garrett Dutton’s 5.9 Bitcoin has already been sent to deposit addresses associated with KuCoin.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin price clings to $70,500 support after US-Iran talks collapse and oil spikes past $103
Bitcoin price fell during Asian trading hours after a weekend diplomatic push between Washington and Tehran broke down and a new US maritime order raised fresh concern over energy flows from the Middle East. This pulled the top crypto lower alongside equities, reinforcing the market’s sensitivity to...
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Crypto markets stall as oil surges past $100 on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Bitcoin and ether retreated Monday as tensions in the Middle East triggered a spike in crude oil, forcing traders into defensive derivatives positioning.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Crypto ETPs see $1.1B inflows, strongest gains since January
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs, as easing US inflation data and geopolitical tensions supported demand.
- The BlockScore: 75
Crypto funds pull in $1.1 billion as bitcoin products lead strongest inflow week since January: CoinShares
Crypto funds brought in $1.1 billion last week, their strongest inflow since January, as inflation and geopolitical tensions eased.
- The BlockScore: 75
Coinone hit with $3.5 million fine, three-month partial suspension over AML violations: reports
Crypto exchange Coinone has been fined $3.5 million and hit with a three-month partial suspension over AML violations in South Korea.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitmine holds 4% of ethereum supply as total holdings reach $11.8 billion
Bitmine expanded its Ethereum treasury to 4.87 million ETH, controlling 4% of supply as total holdings climb to $11.8 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
ClearBank secures MiCA approval, targets Circle euro, dollar stablecoins for institutional clients
The U.K.- and EU-regulated credit institution gains crypto-asset service provider status and said it will connect clients to regulated stablecoin rails over Circle Mint
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Wall Street private credit crisis looms as $20B exit wave triggers fresh withdrawal limits threatening Bitcoin liquidity
Private credit has crossed into a dangerous phase. After rumblings last month, the pressure point is no longer confined to underwriting quality, isolated borrower stress, or a few awkward redemption notices buried in fund updates. The market is now dealing with something more consequential: a live c...
- DecryptScore: 75
'We Will Not Pay These Criminals': Crypto Exchange Kraken Is Being Extorted Over Stolen Data
Crypto exchange Kraken says it's being extorted over stolen customer data, but won't yield to the criminals or negotiate.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Kraken won‘t negotiate after extortion attempt with client data
The exchange’s head of security said there had been two incidents involving “inappropriate access” to client data, involving about 2,000 user accounts.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Aave DAO approves $25M funding grant, token allocation for Aave Labs
The vote passed with nearly 75% in favor. Other elements of the framework, including the growth and development grants, will have separate governance proposals.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bank of Korea floats crypto ‘circuit breakers’ after Bithumb blunder
Bithumb accidentally sent customers 620,000 Bitcoin instead of 620,000 Korean won in February. The Bank of Korea wants lawmakers to make it so it doesn't happen again.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Oil price surges 8% on Iran: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin preserved $70,000 at the weekly close as markets began reacting to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The BlockScore: 70
Circle CEO Allaire defends decision not to freeze USDC in Drift exploit, citing ‘moral quandary’
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized that the stablecoin issuer has a "very clear performance obligation" to act under the law.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges
Crypto's 24/7 global trading across hundreds of venues makes it difficult for any single country to halt the market.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
South Korea says API crypto trading now makes up 30% of market: Report
South Korea’s FSS said API trading now makes up 30% of crypto turnover and warned it will crack down on abusive automated trading patterns, local media reported Monday.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitmine's Tom Lee calls ether 'the wartime store of value' as holdings hit 4.87 million tokens
The company now holds 4.04% of all ether in existence and currently earns $212 million in annualized revenue from staking.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
ECB backs tokenized EU capital markets with strict guardrails
The European Central Bank said tokenization could improve EU capital markets, but only with central bank money, interoperable infrastructure and resilient regulation.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions
Circle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action.
- The BlockScore: 70
Kraken security chief says exchange won’t negotiate as it faces extortion threat
The attackers obtained videos showing Kraken support staff accessing internal client support systems and limited client data.
- The BlockScore: 70
List of ‘unsolvable’ issues have shrunk, top White House crypto advisory says as momentum builds to pass legislation
President Donald Trump's top crypto advisor is sparking optimism in getting broader cryptocurrency legislation passed into law.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Dormant Bitcoin wallets are the biggest quantum risk: Here is why
Not all Bitcoin faces the same level of risk from quantum computing. Dormant wallets with exposed public keys could be the first targets.
- DecryptScore: 70
Japan's Tech Titans Just Teamed Up to Build a Trillion-Parameter AI—And It's Not Here to Chat
SoftBank, Sony, Honda, and NEC have formed a new company to build physical AI for robots and machines, backed by $6.7 billion in government funding.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin anchors near $70,000 as RAVE's 3,400% surge signals speculative froth
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies remain relatively resilient. Surges in some smaller tokens showed there's still froth left in the market.
- DecryptScore: 65
Tom Lee’s BitMine Makes Biggest Ethereum Buy Since December
BitMine Immersion Technologies' Ethereum treasury gained another $157 million of ETH last week, its biggest acquisition since December.
- DecryptScore: 65
Foundry Launches Zcash Mining Pool Alongside Industry-Leading Bitcoin Pool
The world's largest Bitcoin mining pool operator expands into the privacy-focused Zcash token with rapid network adoption.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared
Patrick Witt told CoinDesk that a recent compromise on stablecoin yield should hold as the Senate tries to advance its crypto bill, even as bankers continue warnings.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Crypto wallet firm Exodus sues W3C and its CEO Garth Howat, seeking to compel $175M acquisition
A lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeks to compel Howat to comply with obligations under the November 24, 2025 Stock Purchase Agreement.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Clarity Act returns to U.S. Senate, Bank earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 13.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Alameda moves $16 million in Solana's SOL token for possible creditor distribution
Alameda unstakes $16 million worth of Solana's SOL token, according to Arkham.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case
The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control
The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury in late 2025.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Made in USA cryptocurrencies fall as the crypto love affair with Trump family moves close to divorce
Crypto backed Donald Trump for a reason. He gave the industry a simple political promise: less enforcement, friendlier rules, and a White House that would treat Bitcoin and digital assets as part of the American growth story instead of a threat to be contained. That bargain helped Trump build real s...
- CoinDeskScore: 60
WLFI mints $25 million in fresh USD1 and burns $3 million, days after repayment claim
The mint and a simultaneous $3 million burn come days after the venture said it had repaid $25 million of the borrowing position that left depositors unable to withdraw from a DeFi lending pool.
- The BlockScore: 60
Bitcoin pulls back as ceasefire rally fades amid renewed Hormuz tensions: analysts
Analysts said bitcoin ETF inflows and a cleaner derivatives setup are keeping the market from breaking down.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bernstein says Bitcoin market already priced in quantum risk
Bernstein says Bitcoin’s selloff already reflects quantum risk and that developers still have time to agree on a post-quantum upgrade path.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt but says there was no breach and no client funds at risk
The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Jito, KODA team up on institutional staking in South Korea
The collaboration aims to bring regulated custody and staking for JitoSOL to South Korea as institutions prepare for new crypto rules.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin's struggle to build long-lasting uptrend remain: Here’s why
Bitcoin’s attempts to hold rallies above the $70,000 to $75,000 range continue as ETF demand limps along, US treasury yields rise and traders take profit as BTC price hits overhead resistance.
- DecryptScore: 60
'Dramatic Change': Starknet Creator Reveals Layoffs Amid Revenue-Focused Pivot
StarkWare co-founder and CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the firm building on Ethereum slashed its headcount in a move to prioritize revenue.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Broadridge rolls out crypto, tokenized asset platform for Canada wealth managers
The technology services provider said wealth managers have faced challenges integrating digital assets without relying on separate systems.
- The BlockScore: 55
StarkWare cuts staff, reorganizes into two units as it targets revenue
StarkWare is cutting staff and restructuring under two units as CEO Eli Ben-Sasson says the firm is "simply too big" to move fast.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin erases weekend decline, returns to $73,400 as oil retreats back under $100
Risk assets shrugged off the failed weekend negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
‘See you in court’: WLFI threatens Justin Sun after he accuses project of deceptive DeFi dealings
Trump-backed crypto project says it has ‘contracts’ and ‘evidence’ after Sun accused it of exploiting users.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate
The mining pool comes alongside the unveiling of Zcashinfo.com, a block explorer with real-time network and mining data.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction
XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
StarkWare cuts staff in push toward revenue-generating products
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the company will split into two units as it adopts a faster and leaner “startup mode.”
- DecryptScore: 50
Morning Minute: Relentless Sellers, War Volatility Keep Bitcoin Down
Bitcoin fell over the weekend as Iran negotiations failed and sell pressure persists, while Morgan Stanley signaled growing crypto ambitions.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin shorts above $70K at risk since ‘90% of downside’ is already complete
Bitcoin price data suggests BTC remains undervalued and that short positions opened above $70,000 face a high risk of liquidation.
- The BlockScore: 50
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo goes full-time as a tech and crypto advisor
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo has advised several firms since leaving public office, including Polymarket and Paxos.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
This little-known token just posted a 6,000% rally — and traders are trying to figure out why
RAVE’s sudden surge into crypto’s top ranks has drawn intense attention, with a mix of unusual trading patterns, tight supply and market dynamics fueling debate over what’s really behind the move.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Institutions are in a crypto bull market as retail sits out: Exodus CEO
Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills every month, said crypto YouTuber Michaël van de Poppe, on why retail may be absent this cycle.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
The one metric investors are overlooking in Michael Saylor’s Strategy
Increased preferred-equity issuance and surging STRC trading volumes are reshaping how Strategy's common stock trades.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Justin Sun presses WLFI to identify wallets behind freeze powers
Sun urged the Trump-linked WLFi platform to disclose who controls the multi-sig and smart contract behind the platform, days after its governance token hit a new low.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC adds $2.7M in Bitcoin to treasury
Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC bought $2.7 million of Bitcoin, deepening the Reform UK leader’s crypto ties as the UK moves to curb crypto donations.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin moves off lowest level as worst of weekend fears slip away
As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war.
- The BlockScore: 40
Coinbase shares ‘de-risked’ after selloff with USDC growth boosting Circle outlook: William Blair
Shares of Coinbase stock remain roughly 60% below their July 2025 peak of $445, even after a rebound in March.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Crypto-aligned super PAC begins to endorse candidates for US midterms
The Fellowship PAC reported spending $300,000 on advertising for a Republican running to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District in 2026.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Coinbase VP of international policy leaves for OpenAI
Tom Duff Gordon exited to join OpenAI as head of EMEA Policy, a spokesperson for Coinbase said.
- DecryptScore: 40
Crypto.com Reveals $1 Million in CRO Fighter Bonuses for White House UFC Fight
The crypto exchange will distribute a record $1 million Cronos (CRO) fighter bonus pool at the upcoming UFC fight at the White House.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Bitcoin mining and AI may be on opposite decentralization paths: Reseacher
Edge AI computing could help to decentralize AI, reducing reliance on corporate data centers.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
TRUMP whales load up as Mar-a-Lago luncheon approaches
After the luncheon announcement on March 12, the TRUMP token spiked more than 50% to a peak of $4.35; however, it has dropped more than 33% to trade at $2.80 as of Monday.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 2.9% as all constituents trade lower
Polkadot (DOT) declined 11.5% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 6.8%, leading the index lower over the weekend.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn't threaten deposits
A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue.
- DecryptScore: 30
Justin Sun Bashes Trump Family's World Liberty, Claims Investors Used as 'Personal ATM'
Tron founder Justin Sun, a major investor in the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, lashed out at the company over the weekend.
- DecryptScore: 30
Anthropic Claude Mythos: Serious Threat or Overhyped? AI Security Institute Weighs In
Claude Mythos could be a potentially massive cybersecurity threat, according to early testing from the UK’s AI Safety Institute.
- DecryptScore: 30
Polymarket Trader Turns $500 Into $252K After UFC Makes Yet Another Scoring Error
A Polymarket trader walked away with $252,000 in profits after taking advantage of the UFC’s latest “scoring error.”
- DecryptScore: 20
Forget the Dead-Eyed Cartoon—Meta Is Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Zuckerberg
Three years after his Horizon Worlds avatar became a global meme, Zuckerberg is back at the avatar game, this time with a realistic AI clone.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Price predictions 4/13: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin and altcoin charts highlight growing strength across the industry. Will geopolitics and US economic health concerns stand in the way of the rally?
- DecryptScore: 10
MiniMax Drops State-of-the-Art AI Agent Model—Then Quietly Changes the License
MiniMax M2.7 rivals Claude Opus on key coding benchmarks, but the Chinese AI lab updated commercial terms shortly after releasing the weights on Hugging Face.