Android hackers are now targeting more than 800 applications across banking, cryptocurrency and social media sectors. The cybersecurity firm Zimperium says its researchers have identified four active malware families that use advanced command-and-control infrastructure to steal credentials, conduct unauthorized financial transactions and exfiltrate data at scale. “Collectively, these campaigns target over 800 applications across the …
Monthly archives: April 2026
Bitcoin traders eye $73K next as weekly trend line holds price hostage
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Kalshi, Polymarket among 27 prediction platforms banned in Brazil
Brazilian authorities have moved to shut down 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision, announced Friday, follows a directive from the Ministry of Finance and enforcement by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), according to state-owned news outlet Agência Brasil. Authorities claimed that such services fall outside Brazil’s current legal framework and therefore …
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XRP may rise 30% as traders withdraw 35M tokens from exchanges in a day
XRP (XRP) has rallied more than 30% in the last three months, and fresh technical and on-chain signals suggest the XRP/USD pair may have more upside ahead. XRP/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: Exchange outflows, positive whale flows and strong ETF demand raise XRP’s bullish outlook. A wedge setup sees the price rising roughly …
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see 9-day inflow streak as investors show resilience
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have extended their inflow momentum through late April, notching a nine-day streak amid growing investor conviction. During the period, which spanned April 14 and April 24, total net inflows reached roughly $2.12 billion, with the strongest single-day performance on April 17, when funds attracted $663.91 million. April 14 and …
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Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week
Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s Brussels I bis Regulation on April 23. Malta’s iGaming sector accounts for 10.1% of the national economy per MGA’s 2024 report. Emiliou said Maltese gaming licenses are, in principle, valid only in Malta under EU law. Pressure builds on Article 56A Case C-683/24 …
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UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years
Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major pivot to run 50% of government operations on Agentic AI. Expanding on its April 2025 AI legislative rollout, the UAE will train all workers to master AI. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed will oversee the massive transition to meet a strict 2-year deadline. UAE Government to Run …
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Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers
Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin Bonuses Into Payroll Systems Fold Holdings Inc. said on April 23 that it introduced the Bitcoin Bonus Program for employers, expanding its push into workplace financial …
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Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and TRM Labs tools helped detect victims and reduce scam losses. Singapore Crypto Crackdown Targets Scam-Linked Accounts Singapore authorities escalated their push against crypto-linked crime after a coordinated enforcement action …
ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments
Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo Standards and others to integrate the digital euro into existing payment systems. ECB’s goal is to combat dollar stablecoins, giving new European payment providers an easier market entry. Despite these efforts, a 2024 ECB survey reveals that only 45% of Europeans are likely to adopt the …
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Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $167 million. Ether ETFs saw their first outflow after 10 days, with a $76 million exit. XRP ($3.9 million) and Solana ($7.3 million) gain traction as altcoin ETFs continue to provide a decent alternative to …
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CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case
Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data to profit. Polymarket bets allegedly used nonpublic military operation details. CFTC Charges Raise Stakes for Prediction Market Trading A U.S. Army service member is facing civil enforcement action tied to prediction market trading, marking a …
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Ethereum Staking Surge: Grayscale and Bitmine Commit Nearly $500 Million
TLDR: Grayscale staked 102,400 ETH worth $237M via 32 transactions, bringing its net staking rewards to nearly $38 million. Bitmine now holds 3.7 million staked ETH worth $8.58 billion, representing 74% of its total Ethereum holdings. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini ETF ranked first among US ETP providers in Q1 2026, recording $337 million in net inflows. …
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Ethereum Faces $2.4K Resistance as Foundation Sells 10K ETH in OTC Market Move
TLDR: Ethereum trades near $2.3K, staying below the weekly 200 MA and EMA, with $2.4K acting as key resistance. CryptosRus reports the Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH OTC at $2,387, totaling about $23.9M to BitMine. OTC transaction signals institutional absorption of ETH liquidity, reducing immediate exchange-side selling pressure. Price remains in a broader downtrend, with …
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Stratosphere Leads Majority Stake Acquisition in Potion Alpha
April 25th, 2026 – New York, United States Potion Alpha, one of the largest trading communities in crypto with over 110,000 members, has announced a full-scale relaunch under new leadership and investment led by Stratosphere, with additional investment from Mac (@MacnBTC) and other stakeholders. At its peak, Potion Alpha operated one of the most commercially …
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