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2026's biggest crypto exploit: $292 million gets drained from Kelp DAO with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains
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CoinDeskApr 18, 2026

2026's biggest crypto exploit: $292 million gets drained from Kelp DAO with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains

2026's biggest crypto exploit: $292 million gets drained from Kelp DAO with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains.

Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?
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CoinTelegraphApr 18, 2026

Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?

SOL’s steady recovery alongside the wider crypto market has traders debating whether $100 could be the next stop for the altcoin.

Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge apparently exploited for roughly $292 million in LayerZero-based attack
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The BlockApr 18, 2026

Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge apparently exploited for roughly $292 million in LayerZero-based attack

Kelp's emergency pauser multisig froze the protocol's core contracts roughly 46 minutes after the successful drain, blocking two follow-up attempts.

Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token
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CoinDeskApr 18, 2026

Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token

Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms
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CoinDeskApr 18, 2026

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms.

You Can Now Use XRP on Solana—Here's How
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

You Can Now Use XRP on Solana—Here's How

More than $1.2 million worth of wrapped XRP tokens (wXRP) have been minted on Solana as the Ripple-linked asset gains greater DeFi utility.

Crypto censorship resistance is questioned as major fight breaks out over who gets to freeze your digital dollars
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CryptoSlateApr 17, 2026

Crypto censorship resistance is questioned as major fight breaks out over who gets to freeze your digital dollars

Crypto rhetoric has long prized the ability to transact without gatekeepers, to move value across borders without asking permission, and to hold assets no .

Ether accumulation wallet balances increased by 33%: Is a rally to $3K next?
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

Ether accumulation wallet balances increased by 33%: Is a rally to $3K next?

A confirmed cup-and-handle breakout on Ether’s chart and a double-digit increase in ETH accumulation wallet balances could be earlier signs of a longer-ter.

Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, enabling broader DeFi access for token holders
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The BlockApr 17, 2026

Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, enabling broader DeFi access for token holders

The move follows Hex Trust saying in December wXRP would become available on Solana, Optimism, Ethereum, and HyperEVM.

Elizabeth Warren Accuses SEC Chair Paul Atkins of Potentially Lying to Congress
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

Elizabeth Warren Accuses SEC Chair Paul Atkins of Potentially Lying to Congress

Senator Elizabeth Warren said Paul Atkins may have intentionally misled Congress by pushing back over the SEC's dwindling enforcement actions.

Crypto Trader Turns $2,500 Into $500K on Skyrocketing Ethereum Meme Coin
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

Crypto Trader Turns $2,500 Into $500K on Skyrocketing Ethereum Meme Coin

A meme coin trader turned $2,500 into nearly $500,000 in a matter of hours via the Elon Musk-linked ASTEROID token on Ethereum.

Dogecoin Gold? A DOGE-Themed Company Is Joining the Tokenized Gold Rush
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

Dogecoin Gold? A DOGE-Themed Company Is Joining the Tokenized Gold Rush

The company Dogecoin Cash plans to develop tokens representing physical gold, following the lead of firms like Tether and Paxos.

Circle rolls out USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
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The BlockApr 17, 2026

Circle rolls out USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers

USDC Bridge is Circle’s official, native cross-chain bridging solution powered by its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol.

AI Agents Already Run a Fifth of DeFi, But Still Lose to Humans at Trading
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

AI Agents Already Run a Fifth of DeFi, But Still Lose to Humans at Trading

A new report finds that agents have taken over the predictable corners of DeFi, but humans still clear the table when trades get complex.

Clarity Act deadlock fails to stop Stablecoins smashing $320B and yield-bearing tokens surging
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CryptoSlateApr 17, 2026

Clarity Act deadlock fails to stop Stablecoins smashing $320B and yield-bearing tokens surging

Stablecoin supply climbed to a record $320 billion this week, extending the continued surge in dollar-linked digital assets. This comes as one of the bigge.

Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments
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CryptoSlateApr 17, 2026

Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments

USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has stepped in to anchor a massive recovery plan for Drift Protocol, the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) that was c.

Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure

Tempo’s new “Zones” feature offers private, permissioned stablecoin transactions on its layer-1 for enterprises, but critics warn the operator‑controlled d.

Circle Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over $285M Drift Protocol Hack
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DecryptApr 17, 2026

Circle Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over $285M Drift Protocol Hack

Lawyers allege Circle failed to freeze stolen USDC during an eight-hour window as hackers moved funds from the exploited trading platform.

Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale

Foundation is shutting down after a failed sale to Blackdove, having processed about $230 million in NFT primary sales since its launch in 2021.

Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback
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CoinDeskApr 17, 2026

Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback

Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback.

Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto

The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operative.

At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack

Rhea Finance and the Russia-linked Grinex exchange were hacked for a combined $21 million over the past two days.

Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack
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CoinTelegraphApr 17, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack

Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in.

Key Ethereum researcher Josh Stark leaves the Ethereum Foundation
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CoinTelegraphApr 16, 2026

Key Ethereum researcher Josh Stark leaves the Ethereum Foundation

Stark's departure from the Ethereum Foundation is the most high-profile exit from the organization since its shakeup in the first quarter of 2025.

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