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A $292 million cryptocurrency hack has become the year's biggest DeFi crisis, forcing industry insiders to reconsider risk management, security protocols, and market structure, according to CoinDesk. The incident is occurring as Wall Street continues to move onchain, intensifying scrutiny of

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a report that while stablecoin usage is growing rapidly, this may not translate to equivalent growth in total stablecoin market capitalization. The key factor is rising velocity—the frequency at which the same stablecoin is u

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have written to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino requesting information about loans made by the stablecoin firm to a trust

## Prediction Markets Reach $240 Billion Milestone According to a new report from Bitget and Polymarket, prediction markets have evolved into a $240 billion industry, with retail users emerging as the primary drivers of market activity. The report indicates that retail traders are increasing tradin

Adam Back has again denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, after weeks of renewed speculation. The New York Times reported in early April that Back was the most credible candidate yet for Satoshi Nakamoto after analyzing writings from the early cypherpunk era.

Canadian pension fund AIMCo has returned to an investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company Strategy, according to available reports. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from the position. Investment History AIMCo had previously exited its position in Strategy

Ripple is expanding its financial infrastructure beyond cross-border payments into corporate treasury management through Ripple Treasury, a platform developed in partnership with GTreasury. According to the company, Ripple Treasury operates as an on-chain corporate treasury system integrating fiat c

A Paradigm researcher has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from potential quantum computing threats. Dan Robinson introduced what he calls "Provable Address-Control Timestamps" (PACTs), a proposal that would a

CoinShares, a European crypto asset management company, recorded $165.7 million in full-year revenue for 2025 following its Nasdaq listing via a $1.2 billion merger with special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill earlier this month, according to the firm's first annual report since going public i

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz submitted an 18-page comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday, supporting the CFTC's position against state-level crackdowns on prediction

The United Arab Emirates formally withdrew from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ mechanism on May 1 (local time), according to reports. The move is viewed as a landmark event in which Middle Eastern oil-producing nations are reassessing security, market

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said rising stablecoin velocity—the frequency with which the same stablecoin is used in transactions—may limit market capitalization growth despite accelerating usage. The analysts noted that increased efficiency in

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is pursuing a stake in cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank as part of a broader digital asset strategy, according to the headline. The company is advancing crypto initiatives in Singapore and has partnered with Visa on bank cards designed to help users accumulate digital

Canadian pension giant AIMCo has returned to investing in Strategy, Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company, after previously exiting the investment. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from its current position. AIMCo's Strategy Position AIMCo's renewed investment in Strat

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms' shares jumped 8% following an expansion of its AMD data center deal with improved financing terms, according to market reports. The move signals the company's strategic pivot beyond bitcoin mining and strengthens confidence in its growing data center business.

Sunnyvale, California-based AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems is seeking up to US$4 billion in an IPO that could value the company at approximately US$40 billion, according to Bloomberg. Formal marketing could begin as soon as May 4, with banks receiving more than US$10 billion in indications of

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said rising stablecoin usage may not lead to proportional growth in total stablecoin market capitalization, according to a recent report. The key reason is rising velocity—how often the same stablecoin is used in transactions—which m

The Clarity Act text released Friday blocks cryptocurrency firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that resemble bank deposits, though "bona fide" transactions remain permitted under the framework. The regulation distinguishes between yield offerings structured as deposit-like products—which

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is exploring a stake in crypto exchange Bitbank as part of its broader digital asset strategy. The company is expanding its crypto operations through planned ventures in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that will allow users to accumulate digital

Nigeria-focused payments firm OPay is working with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan on a US IPO later this year that could value the company at approximately US$4 billion, according to Bloomberg. Founded by Chinese entrepreneur Yahui Zhou, OPay raised US$400 million in 2021 at a US$2 billion v