Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers
Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and other standard digital safeguards. Users can choose one- to seven-day locks, with optional early unlock requiring a security key…
DeFi Development launches $200M ATM to keep buying Solana
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200M at-the-market equity program, pledging to issue stock only when it boosts “SOL per share” and fuels its Solana reserve strategy. Summary Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury vehicle DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200…
Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have addressed recent claims made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson on the CLARITY Act and XRP. The CEO reiterated his…
Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance
Key takeaways The recent bridge exploit was a significant threat to the DeFi ecosystem. Immediate action was crucial to prevent a collapse in DeFi. The potential collapse of DeFi could have been worse than the FTX incident. Teams often become…
BlackRock Urges OCC to Drop Tokenized Reserve Cap, Expand Eligible Assets in GENIUS Act Comment Letter
The asset management giant pushes back on proposed restrictions it says could hamper stablecoin reserve innovation without improving safety BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has formally asked the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to abandon…
WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz
Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s Project Freedom. Fearing disruptions to 20% of global crude, WTI futures spiked to $107.28 before cooling. Following the April 7 truce, Iran’s Aliabadi warned that…
Bitcoin News Today: BTC USD Smashes $80K as Trump Unveils ‘Project Freedom’
In Bitcoin news today, BTC USD hit $80,529 on Monday, May 4, a four-month high, hours after President Donald Trump announced Project Freedom via Truth Social. The move pushed BTC up nearly +3% on the day and over +20% in…
Bulls Eye $80K, Bears Push Back: What Could Break Bitcoin’s Most Stubborn Wall?
Bitcoin is knocking on the door of $80,000 — again. And the bears are not letting it through without a fight. As of this morning, BTC is trading just above $80,000, having briefly breached that level over the weekend before…
Another Rejection or This Time It Will Be Different?
A daily close above $2,375 could open the door to an ascent to $2,550, one analyst predicted. The cryptocurrency market witnessed a solid rebound over the past 24 hours, with Ethereum (ETH) briefly rising to almost $2,400 before it…
ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT warned on May 4, 2026, that Polyarb hosts an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users. Prominent accounts replying to Polyarb posts amplify the scam to new audiences without realizing it. The alert follows ZachXBT’s recent exposure of…
