PRESS RELEASE. VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform headquartered in Vienna, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance capabilities with the appointment of C. Kleinhans as Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO), alongside the expansion of its broader AML function. Kleinhans has been officially appointed as …
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Strategy’s STRC Becomes World’s Largest Preferred Stock in Under One Year, Saylor Says
Key Takeaways: Strategy’s Michael Saylor unveiled STRC at Bitcoin 2026, a digital credit instrument that reached $8.5 billion in nine months. STRC targets a private credit market exceeding $3.5 trillion, with 10% capture potentially unlocking $350 billion in digital yield. Saylor projects digital credit will scale into trillions globally, with shelf registrations already hitting $21 …
Pump.fun Burns $370 Million in PUMP Tokens and Locks 50% of Revenue Into Buybacks
Key Takeaways: Pump.fun burned roughly $370 million in PUMP tokens on Wednesday, cutting circulating supply by 36%. The platform locked 50% of net fees from Bonding Curve, Pumpswap, and Terminal into buybacks. PUMP’s 24-hour trading volume surged 137.87% to $161 million following the burn announcement. What Pump.fun Is Burning and Why Pump.fun, the Solana-based meme …
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Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs
Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash moves. Canada leads the world per capita with 4,000 machines, while over 39,000 remain active globally. The government and FINTRAC have yet to set a 2026 timeline for enforcing these new licensing rules. Linking ATMs …
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Kyberswap Exploiter Moves 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash Two Years After $65M Heist
Key Takeaways: Andean Medjedovic moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on April 29, 2026. The DOJ charged Medjedovic in February 2025 for the $48.8M Kyberswap and $16.5M Indexed Finance hacks. Medjedovic remains a fugitive despite FBI, IRS, and Homeland Security involvement in the investigation. A Fugitive Still Moving Funds The move to …
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Nigeria’s Greenafrica Claims $100k Top Prize as Hedera Hackathon Draws 45,000 Participants
Key Takeaways: On April 29, THA and Exponential Science named Greenafrica the top winner of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon. The $1M prize pool fueled 1,300+ projects, proving Hedera as a top utility platform for emerging markets. THA launched an Investment Committee to fund global builders before the hackathon returns in 2026. Top Champions and …
Circle Mints $500 Million in USDC on Solana as Weekly Issuance Tops $3.25 Billion
Key Takeaways: Circle minted $500 million in USDC on Solana, as flagged by onchain intelligence firm Arkham. Solana’s weekly USDC issuance hit $3.25 billion, pushing the network toward a 10% share of total USDC supply. USDC adjusted transaction volume surpassed USDT in 2026, with institutional demand cited as the primary driver. Solana Edges Toward 10% …
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Litecoin’s MWEB Chain Split Resolved as F2pool Mines All 13 Blocks
Key Takeaways: f2pool mined all 13 blocks on the valid Litecoin chain, resolving the April 25 network split. An MWEB exploit let an attacker fake an 85,034 LTC pegout, triggering a 13-block reorganization. Litecoin Core v0.21.5.4 now patches both the inflation bug and the mining node stall behind the attack. How the Exploit Unfolded On …
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Ethereum ICO Participant Moves $22.88 Million in ETH After 11 Years of Dormancy
Key Takeaways: Wallet 0xCD59 transferred 10,000 ETH worth $22.88 million after lying dormant for 10.8 years. The Ethereum ICO participant invested just $3,100 in the 2015 token sale, achieving a 7,381x return. Lookonchain flagged the transfer amid broader reactivation of early Ethereum ICO wallets in 2026. A $3,100 Investment, Nearly 11 Years Later Lookonchain flagged …
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Startale Group Embeds Privacy Boost, Enables Sub-500ms Shielded Asset Transfers
Key Takeaways: Startale Group chooses Sunnyside Labs to bring native privacy to its consumer-facing app. Privacy Boost delivers 1,800+ transactions per second on Soneium to solve blockchain transparency issues. Startale will expand private payment flows and Mini Apps as its ecosystem scales on the Sony blockchain. Infrastructure for Private Transfers Startale Group announced April 28 …
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Avalanche Foundation Backs W3 as 200K Workflows Go Live, Accelerating AI Finance Shift
Key Takeaways W3.io launched an AI control platform on Avalanche, already processing 200,000 daily enterprise workflows. W3 and Avalanche bridge an accountability gap for 70+ blockchains by cutting integration time to 1 day. The Avalanche Foundation investment will help W3 scale institutional integrations in the coming weeks. Closing the Accountability Gap W3, an operating system …
FBI Probes Missing Man After $1M Vanished Into Gold, Crypto Buys
Key Takeaways: FBI investigators are examining Nai Ping Hou’s depleted accounts after his disappearance. Gold and cryptocurrency purchases raised concerns over control of Hou’s finances. Authorities continue seeking Hou while reviewing property and asset activity. Missing California Man’s Drained Accounts Draw FBI Scrutiny Over $1 million in drained funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases …
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New BNB 2x Leveraged ETF XBNB Begins Trading on NYSE Arca
Key Takeaways: XBNB offers 2x daily exposure to BNB through a regulated ETF structure. Teucrium is expanding its leveraged crypto ETF lineup after strong XXRP demand. Leverage, volatility, and daily resets can increase losses, even in flat markets. XBNB Debut Expands Leveraged BNB Trading Access A new BNB-linked leveraged exchange-traded product (ETP) entered U.S. markets …
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Stand With Crypto Calls for Urgent Senate Action on CLARITY Act
Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto pressed lawmakers to move CLARITY Act review forward. Senate Banking Committee action could accelerate clearer digital asset rules. Supporters seek committee movement before broader crypto legislation can advance. Stand With Crypto Presses Senate Committee for CLARITY Act Markup Stand With Crypto called for urgent Senate Banking Committee action on April …
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Bitcoin Attempts Bottom as Analyst Flags $79K and $65K Levels
Bitcoin is nearing a key price test that could confirm a bottom or expose this move as another failed attempt. The outcome will shape whether improving market conditions translate into a sustained recovery or stall again. Key Takeaways: Willy Woo identifies bitcoin’s cost basis near $79K as a key test. BTC structure strengthens if $65K …
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