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Ripple's David Schwartz Defends Arbitrum's Controversial Decision Amid Centralization Fears
David Schwartz defends Arbitrum's emergency intervention, likening it to Bitcoin's 2010 bug fix, amid concerns of centralization.
Survey Reveals 35% of European Investors Would Change Banks for Better Crypto Services
A survey reveals 35% of European investors would switch banks for better crypto services, signaling growing demand for digital assets in banking.
Li Lin Shifts Trading Operations to Bitfire Group in Strategic Move for Hong Kong Crypto Expansion
Li Lin's Avenir Group targets Hong Kong's Bitfire for a strategic crypto expansion, aiming to manage bitcoin investments within a regulated framework.
Russia Moves Forward with Crypto Regulation Bill, Establishing Licensing and Retail Investment Guidelines
Russia's State Duma is advancing a crypto bill with licensing rules, retail limits on purchases, and provisions for cross-border crypto use.
Umbra Disables Website Amidst Surge in Stolen Crypto Transfers
Umbra has shut its front-end website to combat hackers moving stolen funds through its crypto protocol, impacting recovery efforts.
Volo Protocol responds to major breach, freezing vaults after losing $3.5 million
Volo Protocol freezes vaults after a $3.5 million exploit targeting WBTC, XAUm, and USDC, focusing on damage control and protecting users.
Nium teams up with Coinbase to facilitate swift USDC transactions globally
Nium partners with Coinbase to enable instant cross-border USDC payouts, enhancing global payments with efficient stablecoin integration.
Blockchain.com Launches Perpetual Futures Trading for Non-Custodial Wallet Users
Blockchain.com introduces perpetual futures trading to its self-custody wallet, allowing users to trade leveraged crypto contracts without moving funds.
Coinbase Invests $1.07 Million in Lobbying Efforts in Q1 2026 to Influence Cryptocurrency Legislation
In Q1 2026, Coinbase lobbied $1.07 million on key legislation like the CLARITY Act and stablecoin laws, impacting its business significantly.
Congress Explores Surge in Crypto Scams and Digital Extortion by Crime Networks
The House Homeland Security Committee examines transnational criminal networks exploiting crypto fraud and digital extortion targeting Americans in a joint hearing.
Core Scientific Plans $3.3 Billion Bond Offering to Transition from Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure
Core Scientific plans a $3.3 billion junk-bond sale to shift focus from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, enhancing growth and refinancing debt.
Research Reveals Quantum Resilience of Zero-Knowledge Proof Systems in Crypto Privacy
A Coinbase study reveals that zero-knowledge proof systems like Railgun are immune to quantum attacks, ensuring secure crypto privacy even against future quantum…
Crypto Market Sentiment for 2026-04-21
The cryptocurrency market faces negative sentiment due to major hacks like the KelpDAO exploit and increasing regulatory scrutiny, raising security and compliance…
Curve's Michael Egorov Calls for Industry-Wide Security Standards After Major DeFi Exploit
Curve founder Michael Egorov advocates for unified DeFi security standards to prevent exploits like the rsETH incident, emphasizing the need to eliminate centralized…
SoFi Expands Crypto Services, Welcomes XRP Alongside Top Cryptocurrencies
SoFi Bank has integrated XRP into its crypto platform, joining Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, enhancing crypto accessibility for millions of users.
Digital Ascension Group Leadership Affirms XRP's Growth Independent of CLARITY Act
Digital Ascension Group's chairman asserts that XRP's growth is driven by real-world demand, independent of the proposed CLARITY Act's legislative delays.
New PACE Act Proposes Direct Federal Reserve Access for Non-Bank Payment Firms
The PACE Act aims to allow non-bank payment firms direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails, reducing fees and delays in the U.S. payments system.
Grayscale Updates Hyperliquid ETF Proposal by Appointing Anchorage Digital Bank as Custodian
Grayscale has amended its Hyperliquid ETF filing, replacing Coinbase with Anchorage Digital Bank as custodian to enhance regulatory positioning with the SEC.
DoorDash Explores Stablecoin Payments for Couriers in Collaboration with Tempo
DoorDash explores stablecoin payroll with Tempo as gig work embraces crypto, paving the way for faster payouts and integration into mainstream finance.
Crypto Professional Resists Armed Home Invasion by Fake Delivery Driver in France
A French crypto worker disarms a fake courier during an armed home invasion, highlighting a rise in violent attacks targeting digital asset holders.
