Zetachain Pauses Mainnet After GatewayZEVM Contract Exploit Targets Protocol Wallets

Key Takeaways: Zetachain paused cross-chain transactions on Tuesday after an exploit targeting the GatewayZEVM contract’s call function hit internal team wallets. Slowmist identified the root cause as a missing access control and input validation in the call function, allowing any user to trigger malicious cross-chain calls without authorization. The incident marks the second major cross-chain…

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IgniteTax: AI Platform for PH Tax Compliance Launched

IgniteTax AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for Philippine tax compliance, launched on April 16, 2026. The tool targets tax professionals, business owners, freelancers, educators, and students. The introduction of localized tax compliance tools coincides with the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) recent initiatives to increase tax enforcement across the digital economy, including online…

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Luxor Signs MicroBT Hardware Commitment Worth $100M Alongside Firmware Launch

Key Takeaways: Luxor Technology expanded LuxOS firmware to MicroBT Whatsminer miners, covering select M50 series models. MicroBT’s investment manager ITL signed a term sheet alongside a $100M Luxor hardware purchase commitment. Whatsminer fleets gain Power Targeting and faster curtailment recovery, with broader model support planned. Luxor Extends LuxOS to MicroBT’s Whatsminer M50 Series The Seattle-based…

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Bitcoin price tests ascending channel top at $78K

Bitcoin is pressing the upper boundary of a two-month ascending channel near $77,500, with the 4H MACD histogram turning negative at the trendline and the FOMC meeting on April 28 and 29 serving as the next major catalyst. This article examines the technical structure, key levels, and on-chain data shaping Bitcoin’s next directional move. Summary…

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India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up

Snabbit, an Indian on-demand home services startup, has closed a $56 million funding round, confirming TechCrunch’s earlier report. Co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments’ Unicorn Growth Fund, and Bertelsmann India Investments, the company’s Series D round values the Bengaluru-based startup at around $350 million, according to a person familiar with the matter….

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BIR to Explore Blockchain Analytics to Boost Tax Compliance

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) met to discuss the use of data and blockchain analytics regarding tax compliance among online sellers and emerging payment channels. The meeting involved BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza, PAOCC Undersecretary Benjamin Acorda Jr., and Assistant Commissioner James Roldan. The discussion centered on tax…

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