Rug Pulls Dominate Crypto Scams, Accounting for 54% of Threats
Hidden permissions in smart contracts can allow creators to remove liquidity or block token sales without warning. Rug pulls made up over 54% of all newly detected crypto scams, according to the latest data from the on-chain security analysis…
Zcash audit finds no new critical flaws after Anthropic review
Zcash has undergone a follow-up security audit using Anthropic’s Mythos system, which, according to founder Zooko Wilcox, found no additional serious vulnerabilities in the protocol after the recent Orchard flaw disclosure. Summary Anthropic’s Mythos audit found no additional serious vulnerabilities…
XRP and RLUSD Power New AI Economy After XRPL’s Latest Big Update
The Starter Kit will allow developers to build autonomous payment apps powered by XRP and RLUSD. AI agents have begun completing complicated tasks, including transacting on their own by paying for services or purchasing computing power, all of which…
Michael Saylor says SpaceX IPO pushes Bitcoin into 25% of Mag 8
Michael Saylor said SpaceX’s IPO marks a milestone for corporate Bitcoin adoption, arguing that 25% of the so-called Mag 8 now hold BTC on their balance sheets. Summary Michael Saylor said Tesla and SpaceX put Bitcoin on the balance sheets…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop
Solana’s application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions. SOL fell 33% in the first quarter of 2026 to close at around $83, but Messari’s Q1 State of Solana report tells a story that’s…
DICT Rejects Meta’s Misinformation Plan, Threatens Stricter Regulations
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expressed dissatisfaction with Meta’s proposed measures to combat online disinformation, warning that the Philippine government may pursue stronger regulatory enforcement if the tech giant fails to provide faster, measurable outcomes. Key…
No Talks Under Threats, Tehran Says
Iran war news escalated Tuesday as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated publicly that Tehran will not accept negotiations under conditions it considers coercive, with the 10-day US-Iran ceasefire set to expire Wednesday and both sides sharpening rhetoric ahead of…
Crypto Funds See 4th Week of Outflows, but XRP and SOL Shine: CoinShares Report
Four consecutive weeks of crypto fund outflows hit $3.74 billion, but altcoins outperform as US investors retreat from the market. Investment products linked to digital assets experienced their fourth consecutive week of outflows, recording $173 million and pushing cumulative…
Can AI Be Used for Crypto Trading? 7 AI Crypto Trading Bots for Beginners in 2026
AI crypto trading bots are now part of the mainstream conversation around digital assets. In 2026, beginners are not just asking whether automation exists. They are asking which tools are easiest to start with, which platforms feel trustworthy, and whether…
XRPL Broadens Onchain Settlement With New Escrow Feature
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. XLS-85 is live on XRPL Mainnet, extending native escrow beyond XRP to Trustline IOUs and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). Each escrowed asset requires a 0.2 XRP…
Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold
Key Takeaways: Ripple says institutional adoption of digital assets is happening now. Craddock states the focus has shifted to infrastructure and real-world use cases. Paris events showed strong momentum, with Ripple citing real industry energy. Institutional Digital Asset Adoption Gains…
Iran calls US blockade an ‘act of war’ as ceasefire chances dwindle
Iran’s foreign minister labeled the US blockade of Iranian ports an “act of war,” according to Reuters. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 30 have dropped to 14.5% YES, down from 32% just 24 hours ago. The April…
Hayden Davis Resurfaces After LIBRA Crash, But His Latest Trades Are Deep in the Red
Bubblemaps found that Hayden Davis, who was involved with LIBRA and YZY tokens, has resumed on-chain trading, but recent Solana meme coin bets resulted in nearly $3 million losses. A year after Bubblemaps first detailed the on-chain mechanics behind…
Ethereum Q1 Was Busiest Than Ever, But What is Behind This?
Just recently, the Ethereum network reached a historic milestone in the first quarter of 2026 by processing 200.4 million base-layer transactions. The number marks Ethereum’s Q1 as the busiest quarter in the protocol’s history and the first time transaction volume…
Ripple CEO Praises CFTC’s New “Olympics” Crypto Committee
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. CFTC named a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee, including CEOs from Ripple, Coinbase, Uniswap, Solana Labs, and Chainlink Labs. The committee also includes leaders from CME,…