Key Takeaways: Litecoin’s network suffered a 13-block reorg on April 25, 2026, due to a reported exploit of an MWEB zero-day bug, according to the team’s testimony. Github commits show Litecoin devs patched the MWEB flaw privately in March 2026, 37 days before the exploit hit. Litecoin’s @litecoin X account told critics to “stay on …
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Stablecoin Market Sheds $892M as KelpDAO Breach Triggers DeFi Unwind
Key Takeaways: KelpDAO breach triggered $892M outflows, pushing DeFi TVL down in April 2026. Tether USDT hit $189.78B and 59.19% share, consolidating dominance after exits. Ethena USDe fell -34.39% to $3.82B, signaling ongoing DeFi risk repricing. Stablecoin Market Holds Tight at $320.65B In the aftermath of the KelpDAO episode, total value locked (TVL) across decentralized …
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Polymarket Study Finds 3.14% Drive Accuracy
Key Takeaways: Researchers from London Business School and Yale found only 3.14% of Polymarket accounts qualify as skilled, yet generate most price discovery. Skilled Polymarket traders retained their classification 44% of the time out-of-sample, compared to just 10% for skilled mutual funds. The CFTC filed an insider trading complaint on April 23, 2026 tied to …
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Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates at 3.75% as Traders Price 99% Odds for April 29 FOMC
Key Takeaways: CME Fedwatch puts a Fed hold at 99% for the April 29 FOMC meeting, down from a 6.2% hike chance one month ago. Polymarket traders have put $20.9 million into the 2026 rate cuts market, with 40% pricing in zero cuts this year. Kalshi shows 84% odds the Fed holds in July, as …
Litecoin gives post-attack update, but other devs doubt zero-day theory
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XRP hints at 30% spike, Bitcoin ETFs post 9-day inflow streak: Hodler’s Digest, April 19 – 25
Top Stories of the Week US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned several wallets tied to Iran, resulting in authorities freezing $344 million in cryptocurrency. In a Friday X post, Bessent …
Miners Beat Bitcoin by 70% in 2026 as Terawulf Locks $12.8B in AI Contracts
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin mining stocks have dramatically outperformed BTC itself in 2026, with most of the top ten publicly listed mining organizations posting year-to-date (YTD) gains of 25–73% while bitcoin sits roughly 12% in the red since January 1. The outperformance is not a mining story; it’s an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure story. The leaders …
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The Beat Goes On: Saylor’s New Bitcoin Chart Sharpens Accumulation Watch After Major BTC Buy
Key Takeaways: Strategy drew fresh market attention after Michael Saylor posted another orange-dot bitcoin chart. The update followed Strategy’s major bitcoin purchase from the prior week. Saylor’s latest message reinforced focus on Strategy’s bitcoin accumulation activity. Strategy Bitcoin Holdings Show Continued Accumulation Momentum Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor returned on April 26 with his signature …
Bitcoin Stumbles at $78,500 as Hourly Momentum Stalls
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $77,989 on April 26, 2026, consolidating near $78K with neutral signals. TradingView data shows RSI 64 and MACD 2,047, signaling momentum but limited conviction. Bitcoin eyes $79,500 resistance; break or drop below $77,200 sets next directional move. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The 1-hour bitcoin chart shows tight consolidation, with local resistance between …
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Trump’s official memecoin extends slide as he hosts exclusive investor gala
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Ethereum Foundation Unstakes $48.9M in ETH Through Lido Finance
TLDR: The Ethereum Foundation deposited 811 wstETH into Lido’s withdrawal contract across 271 batched transactions. ETH held steady at $2,319 despite the $48.9M unstaking move, showing no immediate sell pressure on markets. The foundation still retains over 100,000 ETH in liquid form, plus additional staked holdings beyond this withdrawal. Arkham flagged the transaction on X, …
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‘The Whole World Is a Casino’ – Bitcoin Rallies Again, and so Does Belief – Week in Review
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound, reviving crypto risk appetite. Tether minted $3B and froze record USDT, sharpening the Bitcoin vs. stablecoin split. THORChain moved 75,700 ETH in 1.5 days, with DeFi security and privacy debates set to grow. Week in Review Bitcoin knocked on the door of …
Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential
Key Takeaways: On April 24, Brazil banned non-financial prediction markets, restricting future derivative trades. Hashrate Index sees Latam becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, fueled by Brazil’s 133% YoY hashrate growth. Itau Ventures invested $10M in Minter to tackle future green energy waste via mobile Bitcoin mining. Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts The …
Central Bank of Brazil: Stablecoins Dominate Over $6.9 Billion Crypto Purchases Registered in Q1
Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank reported a Q1 2026 crypto volume of $6.9B, with stablecoins driving 98% of trades. President Lula da Silva paused stablecoin taxes, boosting Brazil to TRM Labs’ 5th-largest global market. Fernando Rocha expects new crypto exchange regulations to yield more robust transaction data by H2 2026. Brazilians Purchased $6.8 Billion Worth …
Space and Time Launches Dreamspace Ai App Builder to Simplify Onchain Development
Key Takeaways: Space and Time launched Dreamspace with Microsoft to enable no-code AI app building for 140,000+ students. Built on Base, the tool offers sub-1-second speeds and fees under $0.01 to empower the creator economy. Following a $20M investment in 2022, the 2026 public launch scales verifiable data for all onchain builders. Simplifying Blockchain Development …
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