Regulation
Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
The comments came during a parliamentary vote to overrule the Polish president's vetoing of crypto legislation.
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Regulation
SEC Officials Push US Crypto Ambitions in Debut Podcast Episode
The agency's chairman, Paul Atkins, sat down with two key commissioners to outline a shift away from enforcement.
Exchange
Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock
Payward Inc., the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has announced its acquisition of derivatives trading platform Bitnomial for $550 million in a combination of cash and stock. The deal represents a significant expansion of Kraken's trading capabilities into the regulated derivatives market, with the transaction expected to
Regulation
France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift
France's Finance Minister has publicly called for increased development of euro-denominated stablecoins, marking a significant shift in the government's stance toward privately-issued digital currencies. The minister's statement represents a notable policy reversal from France's previously critical position on stablecoins issued by private
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Expand Crypto Push
Deutsche Börse acquires a 1.5% stake in Kraken parent Payward for $200M, deepening ties as the crypto exchange eyes a US IPO at $13.3B valuation. The post Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Expand Crypto Push appeared first on CoinGape.
Security
Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits
Just days after the decentralized finance (DeFi) space breathed a collective sigh of relief over what appeared to be a “failed” mega-hack, the grim reality has set in. The team behind Hyperbridge, the cross-chain protocol facilitating the Polkadot-Ethereum bridge, has confessed that the financial da
Technology
Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback
Ethereum recorded its highest quarterly activity levels in network history during Q1 2026, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain's recovery trajectory. The network processed over 400 million transactions during the three-month period, representing a 180% increase from the same quarter in 2023. Transaction fees totaled $2.8
Regulation
Clarity Act’s stablecoin yield language pushed back; ban on idle balances still intact
A source told The Block that the latest text reflects previous language that bans rewards on idle stablecoin holdings.
Security
Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $230M Drift Protocol hack
Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in April.
Market
Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.
Macro
Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin Aleš Michl has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, where he will deliver a keynote titled “Diversifying Central Bank Reserves With Bitcoin” on April 28 at 10:20 A
Security
Ethereum Foundation Helps Expose North Korean Workers That Infiltrated Crypto Firms
The Ethereum Foundation reported that a six-month program helped expose around 100 DPRK IT workers across 53 crypto projects.