Google confirms hackers used AI to create zero-day exploit bypassing two-factor authentication
For years, the cybersecurity industry warned that AI-assisted hacking was coming. It’s here now. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has confirmed the first known case of a zero-day exploit generated with the help of artificial intelligence, one that bypasses two-factor…
DTCC Chainlink deal targets 24/7 collateral management
The DTCC Chainlink Collateral AppChain partnership will automate 24/7 collateral management across global markets by Q4 2026. Summary DTCC will integrate the Chainlink Runtime Environment into its Collateral AppChain to automate pricing, valuation, margining, and settlement across financial markets. The…
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting oil shipment networks and crypto wallets
The US Treasury Department is going after Iran’s oil money, and this time, the crypto industry is caught in the crosshairs. New sanctions under what the government is calling Operation Economic Fury target a sprawling network of companies, individuals, and…
Aptos Pushes Encrypted Mempool Upgrade to Protect Users From Frontrunning and Censorship
Aptos said its encrypted mempool keeps transactions private until execution while still revealing complete transaction data transparently onchain afterward. Aptos has introduced a proposal for a native Encrypted Mempool system that would allow users to submit transactions privately while…
Crypto Correlations Hit Record Highs as BTC-SOL Reaches 0.99
Ethereum emerged as the most connected asset, showing strong alignment with Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin. Analytics platform DefiLlama has reported an elevated degree of price synchronization among leading cryptocurrencies. Over the past week, several major trading pairs showed correlation…
Bitcoin Pulls In $706M as Traders Abandon Short Positions in Massive Sentiment Shift
While Bitcoin dominated headlines, Solana and XRP investment products also recorded sharp increases in activity. Digital asset investment products posted inflows of $857.9 million, and extended six straight weeks of positive flows – the highest weekly figure since April…
Solana and Google Cloud Team Up for Stablecoin-Powered AI Agent Payments
Developers can link a Solana wallet to AI tools like Claude Code or Gemini and have an agent accessing paid APIs within one minute. The Solana Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Pay.sh, a platform that allows…
Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto Race With Pricing Edge: Report
Morgan Stanley is bringing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to E*Trade clients soon. One of the world’s largest wealth management firms, Morgan Stanley, is all set to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, which it acquired for $13…
15 Leading AI Crypto Trading Bots in 2026: Features, Strategy Fit
If you’ve spent any time searching for a crypto trading bot that actually works in 2026, you’ve probably noticed something: most of the articles out there either list the same five platforms in random order, or they’re so technical they…
Influencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump Scheme – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT alleged that Ashcrypto ran several pump-and-dump schemes on illiquid CEX-listed altcoins. Evidence shows Ashcrypto called ROYA publicly, then told followers he was “holding 100%” while selling. The allegation is amongst other similar influencer-based manipulations that have continued…
Is the MicroStrategy Bitcoin Binge Over? What Saylor’s Pause Means
The latest in the MicroStrategy Bitcoin saga has Michael Saylor pausing BTC purchases ahead of its Q1 earnings release, with the CEO confirming “No buys this week” in a Sunday post on X, breaking a pattern of near-continuous accumulation that…
8 Leading AI Trading Bot Apps in the UK for 2026 to Help You Start Trading
Automated trading is becoming more practical for UK users who want to manage crypto, stocks, forex, and portfolio strategies from a mobile device. In 2026, the leading AI trading bot apps are not only about speed or complex algorithms. They…
DPRK Calls Cyber Theft Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’ Driven by Reptile Media
DPRK rejected cyber theft allegations and accused the United States of spreading false claims to damage its image and justify hostile policies. North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent…
UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M Liquidations
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter. Volatility caused $554 million in liquidations as Brent crude hit $115 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Economists warn of…
Kraken parent sues ex-custodian Etana over alleged $25M “Ponzi scheme”
Summary Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has filed a second amended complaint in Colorado federal court accusing former custody partner Etana Custody and its CEO of misappropriating more than $25 million in client funds. The suit alleges Etana ran a “Ponzi…
SOL Strategies acquires HoudiniSwap in $18M deal to expand Solana infrastructure
SOL Strategies agreed to acquire HoudiniSwap for $18 million, adding a privacy focused cross chain swap aggregator as the public company expands its Solana infrastructure strategy beyond staking. HoudiniSwap generated about $13 million in revenue in 2025, with more than…
DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing
Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over 50 firms across banking, custody, trading, and digital asset sectors. DTC supports the effort with over $114 trillion in assets held across…
Pavel Durov Announces TON Integration: What His Message Means for You
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced on May 4, 2026, that Telegram will replace the TON Foundation as the driving force behind the TON blockchain – and will become its largest validator. Toncoin responded immediately, trading at $1.432, up +6.31% at…