- $14B Vanishes From DeFi Ecosystem After KelpDAO Exploit Rocks Lending Markets20 Apr 2026 20:30
Following the KelpDAO exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly $300 million, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem has experienced a cascading wave of withdrawals, affecting not only Aave but a wide range of other major DeFi protocols. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. […] - KAIO Secures $8M From Tether and Systemic Ventures to Build Onchain Asset Distribution in UAE20 Apr 2026 19:30
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, led an $8 million strategic institutional funding round for KAIO, an Abu Dhabi-regulated tokenization firm building onchain infrastructure for real-world assets. Key Takeaways: Tether led an $8M round for KAIO on April 20, 2026, bringing the Abu Dhabi tokenization firm’s total raised to $19M. KAIO has […] - Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report20 Apr 2026 18:44
Polymarket is in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 […] - Bitcoin Holds $75K as US-Iran Maritime Clashes Spark Geopolitical Whiplash20 Apr 2026 17:59
Bitcoin remained relatively stable around $75,500 despite a volatile geopolitical backdrop. While the digital asset faced minor fluctuations and a $50 billion decline in market capitalization from its Friday peak, it maintained a 0.7% gain over a 24-hour period. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.-Iran maritime clashes cooled hopes for […] - Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand20 Apr 2026 17:05
Crypto-backed borrowing is gaining traction as Coinbase extends a proven U.S. lending model into the U.K. The move broadens access to on-chain liquidity and signals wider international growth for Coinbase’s credit strategy. Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower […] - Justin Sun of TRON DAO Presents Proposals to President Japarov to Advance Kyrgyzstan’s Vision as a Web3, AI Innovation Hub20 Apr 2026 17:00
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. Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – April 20, 2026 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and […] - No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy20 Apr 2026 16:36
In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a […] - Bitcoin, Ether Lead $1.36 Billion ETF Weekly Inflow20 Apr 2026 16:03
The week of April 13 to 17 marked a decisive shift for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs led with nearly $1 billion in inflows, ether extended a strong recovery, and both XRP and solana posted solid gains. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million […] - Bitmine Buys Over 100,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase Since December20 Apr 2026 15:20
Bitmine has added more than 100,000 ETH in its largest weekly purchase in four months, bringing its holdings above 4% of the total supply. The move underscores its aggressive strategy to dominate ethereum treasury holdings. Key Takeaways: Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH, raising holdings to 4.12% and nearing its 5% supply goal. Bitmine’s 3.33 million ETH […] - Layerzero Claims Zero Contagion After $290M Exploit as Disputed Narratives Deepen Scrutiny20 Apr 2026 14:15
DeFi bridge security is under sharper pressure after a major exploit exposed structural weaknesses in verifier design and infrastructure dependencies. The fallout is widening accountability questions for Layerzero Labs and reinforcing concerns about concentrated validation models. Key Takeaways: Layerzero framed the exploit as infrastructure failure, weakening confidence in bridge security models. Chainlink’s Zach Rynes blamed […]