Kraken Reports Insider Data Access and Extortion Attempt
Kraken disclosed two insider incidents involving limited client data access and a related extortion attempt. The exchange says no trading systems or client funds were compromised.
RAVE, DOT and TRUMP Approach Key Levels in April 2026
RAVE extends a sharp rally, Polkadot trades near record lows after a bridge exploit, and TRUMP tests double bottom support ahead of a holder event.
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Bridged DOT on Ethereum Exploited After 1 Billion Tokens Minted
An exploit allowed an attacker to mint and dump 1 billion bridged DOT tokens on Ethereum. The incident did not affect Polkadot’s native relay chain.
Stablecoins Process $33 Trillion in 2025 as Institutions Shift Settlement
Stablecoins moved $33 trillion in 2025, approaching card network scale. Circle and Paxos infrastructure now underpins settlement for Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and PayPal.
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World Liberty Financial Challenges Justin Sun Over Token Freeze Dispute
World Liberty Financial has challenged Justin Sun to court over allegations of an undisclosed token freeze function. The dispute comes as WLFI tokens trade near record lows.
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Kenya Advances VASP Regulations for Crypto Firms
Kenya has completed public consultations on its draft VASP Regulations, 2026. The framework will introduce licensing, AML, and consumer protection rules for crypto firms.
WLFI Token Hits Record Low After Loan Repayment Controversy
World Liberty repaid $25 million of its Dolomite loan after criticism over using WLFI as collateral. The token fell to an all-time low during the controversy.
Iran Seeks Crypto Toll for Hormuz Transit as Stablecoins Emerge Central
Iran is demanding cryptocurrency payments from tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Chainalysis indicates stablecoins are more likely than Bitcoin to be used.
Japan Approves Bill to Classify Crypto as Financial Products
Japan has approved an amendment to classify crypto assets as financial products under the FIEA. The bill introduces insider trading bans and stricter penalties for unlicensed operators.
MiCA Compliance Costs Put Pressure on Smaller Crypto Firms
MiCA licensing and compliance costs of up to €500,000 are challenging smaller crypto firms, particularly in Germany with a shortened transition period. Large exchanges have secured EU-wide licenses.