- Zetachain Pauses Mainnet After GatewayZEVM Contract Exploit Targets Protocol Wallets28 Apr 2026 06:30
Zetachain paused its mainnet on April 28 after a vulnerability in its GatewayZEVM smart contract was exploited, with security researchers confirming the root cause within hours of the incident. 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 […] - B3 to Launch Bitcoin-Linked Prediction Contracts as Brazil Bans Polymarket and Kalshi28 Apr 2026 05:30
Brazilian stock exchange B3 is launching six “Event Contracts” today, including instruments tied to bitcoin price movements. The country’s first federally regulated prediction market comes three days after the National Monetary Council prohibited derivatives based on sports, political, and entertainment events, while explicitly preserving the financial-asset category B3’s contracts fall under. Key Takeaways: B3 launches […] - Luxor Signs MicroBT Hardware Commitment Worth $100M Alongside Firmware Launch28 Apr 2026 04:30
Luxor Technology Corporation has expanded its LuxOS firmware to support MicroBT Whatsminer series miners and secured a term sheet for a strategic investment from MicroBT, paired with a $100 million hardware purchase commitment. Key Takeaways: Luxor Technology expanded LuxOS firmware to MicroBT Whatsminer miners, covering select M50 series models. MicroBT’s investment manager ITL signed a […] - Saipan Woman Gets 71 Months for $769K Bitcoin Wire Fraud Scheme28 Apr 2026 03:30
Bitcoin fraud claims led to a federal prison sentence for Sze Man Yu Inos. The case highlights how personal trust and false investment promises can expose older victims to major losses. Key Takeaways: Inos received prison time after prosecutors described false bitcoin investment claims. Saipan victims faced wider financial harm as the scheme expanded geographically. […] - Chainalysis Maps Iran Stablecoin Pipeline Behind $344M USDT Freeze28 Apr 2026 02:30
A $344 million USDT freeze has exposed how Iran-linked funds are routed through stablecoin networks. Chainalysis analyzed the activity across brokers, intermediary wallets, and DeFi protocols tied to Central Bank of Iran-linked addresses. Key Takeaways: $344M USDT freeze exposed a multi-step crypto pipeline across Iran-linked networks. Chainalysis traced wallet activity tied to the Central Bank […] - TRON DAO Joins the Programmable Economy: AI and Blockchain Redefining Markets Conference at Cornell Tech28 Apr 2026 02:00
This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 27, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […] - SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings28 Apr 2026 01:40
SEC notice opens comments on NYSE Arca’s 85% asset rule proposal, tightening crypto and commodity trust listing requirements. Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule would count derivatives by gross notional value, impacting crypto trust qualification calculations. Crypto and commodity trusts may […] - Solana Readies Quantum Defense With 3-Step Roadmap and Falcon Implementation28 Apr 2026 00:55
Solana’s two primary validator client developers have independently identified the same post-quantum cryptographic solution for the network, publishing working code on Github as blockchain researchers across the industry step up preparations for a future threat that remains years away. Key Takeaways: Anza and Firedancer independently selected the Falcon post-quantum signature scheme for Solana, with code […] - Senate Democrats Warn SEC Crypto Exemptions May Undermine Investor Protections28 Apr 2026 00:18
SEC crypto guidance could narrow investor protections across major token categories, according to Senate Democrats. Warren and Van Hollen argue the approach may reduce oversight of crypto firms, common market activities, and future fundraising pathways. Key Takeaways: Warren and Van Hollen challenged SEC guidance they say could narrow crypto investor protections. The letter warns oversight […] - Arthur Hayes Calls $125K Bitcoin by Year-End as War Spending Floods Markets With Cash27 Apr 2026 23:51
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, now CIO at crypto family office Maelstrom, told Bitcoin Las Vegas attendees that he expects bitcoin to reach $125,000 by year-end as wartime defense spending and new U.S. banking deregulation push fresh liquidity into financial markets. Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes of Maelstrom targets bitcoin at $125,000 by year-end, citing wartime spending […]