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Crypto Community Slams LayerZero: More Verifiers Won’t Stop The Next $290M Hack
LayerZero is facing heavy criticism for its response to the recent $290 million KelpDAO exploit after the omnichain interoperability protocol blamed Kelp’s 1-of-1 verifier configuration for the incident. LayerZero Blames KelpDAO For $290M Exploit Over the weekend, liquid restaking protocol KelpDAO was the victim of an attack that drained over $290 million in rsETH from
Deutsche Bank: U.S. Crypto Adoption Rebounds as ETF Inflows Signal Institutional Return
Deutsche Bank survey data showed U.S. crypto adoption recovered to 12% in March after falling to 7% in February. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded US$1.32 billion in March inflows, their first positive month of 2026. Bitcoin remained dominant in the survey, though respondents stayed cautious about its 2026 price outlook. Deutsche Bank survey data showed US
Strategy Blows Past 800K BTC With $2.5B Buy as Saylor Doubles Down
Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for approximately US$2.54 billion between April 13 and April 19. The company now holds 815,061 BTC acquired for roughly US$61.56 billion. Strategy’s treasury represents more than 3.8% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. Strategy acquired 34,164 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately US$2.54 billion (AU$3.56 billion). The company said the purchase took place
Tether Buys Into Bitcoin Lending Play With 8.2% Antalpha Stake
Tether-affiliated entities disclosed ownership of 1.95 million Antalpha ordinary shares in an April 20 Schedule 13D. The position represents 8.2% of Antalpha’s outstanding shares after its 2025 IPO. Antalpha is Bitmain’s primary lending partner and reported a Bitcoin-backed loan portfolio near US$1.6 billion. Tether-affiliated entities disclosed an 8.2% stake in Antalpha Platform Holding Company, giving
Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin price traded above $76,500 today, holding onto recent gains despite rising geopolitical tension. Bitcoin fell back toward $75,000 into the weekly close and over the weekend as renewed tension between the United States and Iran rattled markets and refocused attention on oil prices. The pullback followed a failed breakout above $78,000, which had marked
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief. U.S. Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk) Hilbert Group CIO Russell Thompson said he expects global liquidity to tighten by as much as 25%, creating
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers. A U.K.-based investment firm that focuses on gas exploitation is planning to test gas-powered bitcoin mining. (CoinDesk archives)
U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says
U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said. U.S. crypto adoption rebounds, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says. (Shutterstock) U.S. crypto adoption has rebounded sharply, reversing months of decline
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...