Drift Protocol Hack Explained: Six-Month Social Engineering Led to $285M Solana DeFi Exploit
Drift Protocol has released preliminary findings detailing the mechanics of the April 1, 2026, exploit that resulted in the theft of approximately $285 million from the Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange. The platform disclosed that the breach was the culmination…
BNB Flips XRP Again, BTC Slips Below $67K: Weekend Watch
While HASH has jumped hard, M and FET have lost the most value in the past 24 hours. The overall market calmness continues, but BTC has still dipped by a grand from yesterday’s peak, sliding below $67,000 minutes ago…
Cambodian Parliament Approves New Law Imposing Life Sentences for Crypto Scammers – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Cambodian Senate passed the Law on Anti-Technology Fraud on April 3, 2026, with 58 votes in favor. Offenders whose operations lead to fatalities face life sentences or 15–30 years in prison. Cambodia targets an April 2026 deadline to dismantle…
Bitcoin’s price holds, but on-chain data flashes warning
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed near $67,000 on April 4 as two CryptoQuant analysts pointed to a split market structure. Summary Bitcoin spot volume dropped faster than open interest, showing derivatives still carried more market weight. Exchange reserves fell by 66,300 BTC…
US considers seizing strategic islands near Iran, escalating tensions
The U.S. is considering seizing strategic islands near Iran, escalating tensions. Ceasefire by April 7 sits at 1% YES, down from 2% yesterday and 12% a week ago. Odds for a ceasefire by April 15 are bleak at 6% YES,…
Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix’s Globalization – Fintech Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank plans to launch International Pix to connect its 175M users globally. Pix’s 200B reduced fee transactions threaten giants like Visa and Mastercard, per the USTR. Colombian President Gustavo Petro wants Colombia to adopt Pix next….
X Platform to Auto-Lock Accounts on First Crypto Mention
Elon Musk’s X is rolling out a security feature that will automatically lock any account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time — requiring additional verification before posting resumes — a direct response to a wave of account hijacking campaigns…
Odds for US forces entering Iran by April 30 rise to 86.5% after F-15E recovery
U.S. forces have recovered a crew member from a downed F-15E inside Iranian territory, confirming ground operations. Odds for U.S. forces entering Iran by April 30 are at 86.5% YES, up from 62% a day ago. The April 30 market…
Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer rules, unlocking institutional demand and market maturity. Japan’s parliament advancing reforms signals global trend toward legitimizing crypto as a regulated…
Boring Weekend, Explosive Month? Here’s What to Expect in April for Bitcoin
The following 36-48 hours are expected to be quiet, but what comes next? A tradition started in early 2026 when the US attacked Venezuela and captured its leader and his wife in the early hours of Saturday morning under…
