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Japan's FSA has released new cybersecurity guidelines for crypto asset exchanges, focusing on a three-pillar approach of self-protection, industry collaboration, and public support to safeguard investor assets against evolving threats.
Read MoreRecent on-chain data reveals that a wallet linked to the Drift Protocol team deposited a large amount of tokens worth approximately $2.44 million to Bybit and Gate.io. This move follows a recent security incident, raising questions about fund movements.
Read MoreChainlink's latest quarterly token unlock has released approximately 19 million LINK ($165M) into circulation. The majority flowed into Binance, with the remainder directed to a multi-signature address for staking reward distribution, following its regular emission schedule.
Read MoreAn AI-driven stablecoin savings solution has launched on Polygon, offering self-custody accounts for users to earn yields on USDC through DeFi lending markets, supported by established infrastructure providers.
Read MoreFollowing a major security incident at Drift Protocol, FTX-linked entities urgently sold millions of DRIFT tokens via an OTC desk for approximately $320,000. The value of these assets has plummeted over 90% from their initial acquisition price, highlighting the severe impact of security breaches on token valuations.
Read MoreBlockchain data reveals a major stablecoin issuer has minted 250 million new USDC tokens on the Solana network. This continues a significant monthly trend, pushing the total new supply past $10.25 billion, prompting analysis of capital movement and ecosystem growth.
Read MoreBlockchain monitoring data reveals a cryptocurrency pioneer's linked address has purchased over $880,000 worth of ETH. The address now holds 122,355 ETH valued at approximately $264 million.
Read MoreCrypto startup funding hit nearly $5 billion in Q1 2026, marking a strategic pivot. Capital is decisively moving from speculative tokens towards practical sectors like payments and trading infrastructure, with prediction markets leading the charge at over $1.7 billion. Major traditional VC firms are accelerating their investments.
Read MoreSan Francisco Fed President Mary Daly highlighted the strong March jobs report, stating it provides policymakers more time to balance inflation and labor market risks. She noted economic stability and ongoing consumer spending, though geopolitical uncertainties remain a factor.
Read MoreOvernight developments spanned geopolitics and crypto. US-Iran talks stalled amid tensions. Charles Schwab unveiled a crypto trading service, while a prominent investigator raised concerns over Circle's finances. Dmail also announced its impending shutdown.
Read MoreRecent intelligence suggests Iran may prolong the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic tool. This critical oil transit route's blockade threatens global energy security and reflects deepening geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Read MoreIsrael's military detected missile launches from Iran toward its territory in the early hours of April 4, activating air defense systems for interception. Air raid sirens sounded across multiple locations in southern Israel, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Read MoreAnalysts suggest Microsoft's push to develop its own cutting-edge AI models by 2027 will consume significant computing power. This internal focus may temporarily prioritize R&D over Azure cloud growth, limiting near-term expansion until resource demands ease after the training phase.
Read MoreA DeFi lending protocol has issued an urgent security alert regarding a potential domain hijacking incident. Users are strongly advised to halt all interactions with the official website immediately. While user funds remain secure, the front-end is currently under investigation.
Read MoreFormer President Trump attributed recent positive economic trends to his policy framework, highlighting private sector job growth, a resurgence in manufacturing investment, and a significant narrowing of the trade deficit.
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