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A $292M DeFi exploit is intensifying concerns over hidden vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems. The incident underscores how flawed trust assumptions can allow manipulated inputs to bypass safeguards and trigger undetected, large-scale asset issuance. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let…Read More

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.…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC Capital B confirmed the acquisition of 12 bitcoin as it continues to build out its treasury strategy centered on the digital asset. This post Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $996.4 million in net inflows last week — the strongest since mid-January — extending a three-week streak that has added over $1.8 billion and pushed year-to-date flows back above $1 billion after earlier…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings Strategy just made a $2.54B Bitcoin purchase, pushing its holdings past BlackRock and tightening its grip on the BTC supply. This post Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card to Enable Everyday Spending of Digital Assets Lydian has launched a Visa Platinum crypto card, issued by Rain and powered by Visa, enabling users to seamlessly spend over 300 digital assets at more than 150 million merchants worldwide. This post Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card to…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next A look at the legal aspects and relevant laws regarding a hypothetical theft of bitcoin utilizing quantum computers. This post When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine…Read More