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US community banks oppose OCC’s approval of Coinbase trust charter

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system.  ​The Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system. 

Kalshi onboards ex-Democratic strategist amid legal troubles

Cointelegraph.com NewsStephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns.  ​Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns. 

ZachXBT accuses Circle of $420M in ‘compliance failures’ since 2022

Cointelegraph.com NewsCircle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT.  ​Circle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT. 

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin treasuries break ranks as BTC dips below $70K

Cointelegraph.com NewsCorporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure.  ​Corporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure. 

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk

Cointelegraph.com NewsExecution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface.  ​Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface. 

Price predictions 4/3: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, but select analysts believe that the decline is not over yet and the $60,000 level may break down.  ​Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, but select analysts believe that the decline is not over yet and the $60,000 level may break down. 

Binance led Q1 crypto derivatives as Hyperliquid cracked top 10: CoinGlass

Cointelegraph.com NewsBinance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according to CoinGlass.  ​Binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according to CoinGlass. 

Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, says Offchain Labs

Cointelegraph.com NewsEdward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings.  ​Edward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings. 

Solo Bitcoin miner bags $210K Bitcoin block reward

Cointelegraph.com NewsA CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to stay afloat.  ​A CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to stay afloat. 

Decentralized email platform Dmail to cease services on May 15

Cointelegraph.com NewsDmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility.  ​Dmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility. 

Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one small state

Cointelegraph.com NewsA plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.  ​A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making. 

Aave avoided bad debt by shifting risk to borrowers: Bank of Canada study

Cointelegraph.com NewsA Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations.  ​A Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations. 

Bitcoin ‘done’ with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target

Cointelegraph.com NewsARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs.  ​ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs. 

Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit

Cointelegraph.com NewsDrift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker.  ​Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker. 

South Korean brokerage Korea Investment & Securities eyes Coinone stake: Report

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership.  ​The reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership. 

Crypto hackers steal $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1: DefiLlama

Cointelegraph.com NewsJanuary saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.  ​January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance. 

Bitcoin supply in profit heads to ‘true bear market’ levels

Cointelegraph.com NewsCryptoQuant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market.  ​CryptoQuant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market. 

Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”  ​The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”