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…
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…
Locally licensed Coins.ph has launched a new feature allowing its users to settle daily transactions using stablecoins through the national QRPh standard. Announced on this week, the QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality enables users to pay at nearly 700,000 partner merchants nationwide using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins, or a combination of both in a single…
Key Takeaways: Carmine Agnello, grandson of Gambino boss John Gotti, received a 15-month federal prison sentence on April 20, 2026. Agnello diverted roughly $420,000 of $1.1 million in fraudulent SBA EIDL funds into a cryptocurrency business. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. signaled the Eastern District of New York will continue prosecuting COVID-19 relief fraud cases….
