CRYPTO

May 01 2026FINANCE

A new digital token enters the market with big exchange backing

A blockchain network known for blending traditional finance with digital ledgers has just rolled out its own token called $ASSET. Starting April 30, 2026, the token went live on major trading platforms like OKX, KuCoin, Kraken, and MEXC all at once. This coordinated launch helps the token reach trad

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Coinbase after the Recent Drop: A Smart Buy or a Risky Bet?

The crypto market took a hit in late April when Robinhood’s latest earnings report showed a sharp drop in crypto-related revenue. Since Coinbase makes most of its money from fees tied to user trading, the news spooked investors. COIN’s stock fell hard, dropping below key moving averages and wiping o

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Ripple’s Dubai Move and XRP’s Trading Range: What’s Really Going On?

Ripple just set up a bigger office in Dubai’s financial district, doubling its team size in the Middle East and Africa. This isn’t just about more desks—it’s a bet that the region will keep growing as a hub for digital payments. Dubai’s become a magnet for crypto companies thanks to clear rules, and

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin's April Rise Might Be a House of Cards

Bitcoin saw a nice jump in April, jumping from about $66, 000 to nearly $79, 000. But some experts now say that rise wasn\'t as strong as it looked. A crypto data group called CryptoQuant checked the numbers and found something odd. Most of the price jump came from people betting on Bitcoin\'s futur

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeFi’s weak spots: How a single key led to a $4. 5 million hack

A recent attack on Wasabi Protocol shows how quickly decentralized finance (DeFi) projects can lose millions when security measures are weak. On Thursday, hackers stole $4. 55 million by gaining control of a single admin key. This key, held in a wallet called wasabideployer. eth, gave them full cont

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Heists Hit $1B in 2026: A Wake‑Up Call

Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal

Alex Mashinsky, once the face of Celsius Network, has been barred from any crypto work after settling with the FTC for $10 million. The original court order had aimed at a staggering $4. 7 billion tied to the firm’s collapse, but most of that amount was suspended. Only a single payment and an indust

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Next Frontier: How Small Nations Are Testing Real‑World Money Links

Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Cartier Family Member Sentenced for $470 Million Crypto Money Laundering

A 58‑year‑old man who shares a surname with a famous jewelry house was handed an eight‑year prison term in New York after admitting he ran an illegal crypto exchange that moved more than $470 million of drug money. The defendant, who lives in France and also performs as a singer called Max Cartier,

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