The Arbitrum Security Council has utilized its emergency powers to freeze and relocate 30,766 ETH, valued at over $70 million, tied to the April 18 KelpDAO exploit. The intervention targeted funds that cybersecurity analysts and law enforcement have attributed to North Korea’s state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The Security Council Intervention On April 21, 2026, the Arbitrum…
In crypto free speech news, Coin Center, the cryptocurrency advocacy and research organization, has formally argued that writing and publishing crypto code is protected speech under the First Amendment, and that developers only cross into regulatable territory when they directly control user funds and execute transactions on someone else’s behalf. The detail most coverage is…
“Understand what you’re buying and understand that this is not the stock market,” he urged. Lark Davis – one of the most popular crypto analysts on X – predicted that almost all digital assets we see today would sooner or later crash to virtually zero. He believes that only three coins are guaranteed to…
Kelp DAO — a liquid restaking protocol in the Ethereum ecosystem — was exploited for approximately $290 million on April 18, 2026, forcing the project to pause rsETH contracts on both mainnet and multiple Layer 2 networks for investigation. The incident was identified as being related to security configurations in the cross-chain system using LayerZero,…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ripple ecosystem has reached a new milestone that could significantly impact the trajectory of the XRP price. The crypto company recently launched a Treasury Management System (TMS) designed to expand its digital asset solutions. At the same time, comments from crypto…
London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – April 16, 2026) – Lithosphere has introduced AI-to-AI transaction capabilities through its Lithic execution model, enabling autonomous systems to interact, exchange value, and coordinate directly within decentralized environments. The development expands Lithosphere’s AI-native infrastructure by allowing intelligent agents to operate as independent participants capable of executing transactions without direct…
Framework, the company that makes laptops designed for optimal repairability, announced a new version of its main product, a 13-inch-screen laptop. It’s called the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, and it has far better battery life, a touchscreen, and a haptic touchpad, and is fitted with Intel processors. At an event in San Francisco today, Framework…
Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets. Paul Atkins pointed to clearer rules, lighter compliance burdens, and support for blockchain finance. Ripple’s CEO said a more predictable regulatory framework could strengthen innovation and long-term growth. Crypto Sentiment Improves as SEC Shifts Direction Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse linked…
Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing covers lobbying on the CLARITY Act’s market structure provisions, implementation of the GENIUS Act stablecoin…
The announcement came just as both underlying assets experienced substantial price rebounds over the past 24 hours. Just a couple of days after a cryptic tweet on X containing XRP’s logo, the official channel behind the Solana ecosystem announced that a 1:1-backed token redeemable for Ripple’s cross-border token has launched on its blockchain. The…
