- Volo Protocol Loses $3.5 Million in Sui Blockchain Exploit, Blocks WBTC Bridge Attempt22 Apr 2026 13:50
Volo Protocol, a liquid staking and BTCFi platform on the Sui blockchain, confirmed a $3.5 million security exploit this week, tied to a compromised vault admin private key. Key Takeaways: Volo Protocol lost $3.5 million from three Sui-based vaults on April 21, 2026, following a compromised admin private key. GoPlus Security and ExVul confirmed a […] - Core Scientific Plans $3.3 Billion Debt Raise to Accelerate AI Pivot22 Apr 2026 11:30
Core Scientific is seeking to raise $3.3 billion through a debt offering as it pivots toward AI-focused data centers. The move underscores a broader shift away from bitcoin mining. Key Takeaways: Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt raise for 2031 notes, pivoting from bitcoin mining. JPMorgan-backed $1 billion credit and asset sales signal shift to […] - ChangeNOW Launches Free Fast-Track Program22 Apr 2026 11:00
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with ChangeNOW. This is sponsored content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Developing a crypto wallet presents an economic challenge: storage incurs costs without generating revenue. Without integrated monetization, early-stage teams deplete resources while awaiting user growth. To address […] - Tether Mints 2 Billion USDT on Ethereum in Three Days, Adding Fresh Supply to the Stablecoin Market22 Apr 2026 10:30
Tether minted 2 billion USDT on the Ethereum network over three days, executing the issuance across multiple onchain batches from its treasury address. The minting adds to a supply base now near $190 billion. Key Takeaways: Tether minted 2 billion USDT on Ethereum in three days, with total USDT supply now near $190 billion. Large […] - Greek Firm Warns of Bitcoin Fraud as Vessels Face Military Fire in the Strait of Hormuz22 Apr 2026 09:30
The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has issued an urgent warning regarding a cryptocurrency scam targeting shipping companies stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 […] - Tron Founder Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens22 Apr 2026 08:30
Tron founder Justin Sun filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) project, alleging his $75 million WLFI token position was frozen without disclosure. Key Takeaways: Justin Sun filed a California federal lawsuit against WLFI on April 22 over $75 million in frozen tokens. Sun […] - Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire22 Apr 2026 08:05
Bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The rally triggered $320 million in […] - FTX Sold Cursor Stake for $200K. SpaceX Now Has a $60 Billion Option to Buy It22 Apr 2026 07:30FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the startup behind AI code editor Cursor, for $200,000 in 2023. SpaceX announced a $60 billion option to acquire the same company on April 21. Key Takeaways: FTX’s estate sold Alameda’s Anysphere stake for $200K in 2023; it is now worth an estimated $500 million. […]
- Certik Analyst: KelpDAO Exploit Reveals High-Stakes Shift in Cross-Chain Cybercrime22 Apr 2026 06:30
Blockchain analyst Wenzhao Dong observed that the Lazarus Group demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of market liquidity. Rather than engaging directly in spot markets, the attackers strategically routed their activity through Aave, effectively shifting the risk onto the lending protocol. Key Takeaways: The Arbitrum Security Council and SEAL 911 froze 30,766 ETH on April 18 to […] - Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling22 Apr 2026 05:30
Three separate proceedings have been filed in the High Court at Auckland against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over online gambling operations offered to New Zealand residents. Key Takeaways: Three NZ High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity. Skycity class-action claim covers February 2020- 2026 player losses. Bet365 formally objects to New […]