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The Cardano Foundation's flagship conference was scrapped after a funding proposal failed to secure the two-thirds support required under the blockchain's new governance system.
Bitmine, an Ethereum treasury firm, reduced weekly ether purchases by more than 75% after the previous week's aggressive buying. Last week, the firm bought $53 million worth of ETH, compared to 112,000 ETH (worth about $275 million at the time) the week before.
A dispute over whether Strategy's Bitcoin sale happened before the end of May is putting over $50 million in Polymarket bets at risk. The outcome hinges on verifying the exact timing of the transaction, with no clear resolution yet.
Bitcoin's price hit a two-month low after Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022. Bitcoin ETFs have shed billions in value over the past two weeks, turning negative for 2026.
Binance has launched US equities trading for eligible users and announced plans for tokenized stocks, marking a major push beyond crypto into traditional financial markets. This move allows crypto users to trade stocks directly on Binance's platform, potentially lowering barriers to entry for new investors.
The XRP Ledger has proposed a change that makes flash loan attacks impossible due to its transaction structure. This architectural feature has already protected it from exploits that have cost Ethereum DeFi billions. The draft amendment highlights how the XRPL's design inherently prevents these types of attacks.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for loans. This move could significantly improve access to financing for Vietnamese businesses.
The entire US Constitution has been inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain. Someone paid an $83 transaction fee to permanently store the document in a Bitcoin block.
The Sui blockchain experienced another outage, marking its second consecutive day of downtime. Meanwhile, the Sui token has lost 20% of its value over the past week, making it one of the worst-performing top 100 cryptocurrencies.
Wall Street's clearing giant, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has selected the Stellar blockchain for tokenizing securities. Stellar was chosen for its compliance tools built specifically for regulated assets, according to Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has spoken out against increased surveillance of crypto transactions, emphasizing the importance of privacy tools. She argues that privacy is a fundamental right that should be protected in the digital age, including in cryptocurrency.
Libp2p, a core infrastructure stack used by multiple Ethereum clients, is facing a funding crisis. The Ethereum Foundation has launched Project Odin to address this and other critical infrastructure needs. The project aims to secure funding for essential open-source tools that keep the network running smoothly.
Rep. French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, discussed key policy issues in crypto during a recent interview with CoinDesk. He emphasized the need for clear regulations to foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection. The committee is focusing on tokenization and its broader implications for the financial system.
Glassnode has launched a suite of continuous, rebalanced multi-asset indices for aggregate crypto market analysis, going beyond price tracking to offer a more comprehensive view of market health and trends. The indices are continuously updated and rebalanced to reflect the latest data.
Ethereum's core developers have released Checkpoint #9, a periodic high-level summary of All Core Developer calls. The April 10, 2026 update highlights current developments in Ethereum core development, focusing on scalability, security, and other network improvements.
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The Gravity Bridge, a cross-chain bridge in the Cosmos ecosystem, has temporarily halted operations following a reported $5.4 million exploit. Validators have paused the bridge while an investigation into the suspected signing key compromise is underway.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened the door for perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies, allowing platforms like Coinbase and Kalshi to offer these products. This move could make crypto trading more accessible and flexible for US investors.
A massive $1.26 billion sale of BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF suggests a large investor exited quickly. NYDIG disputes the basis-trade theory, pointing to the large discount and the lack of an unusual spike in CME Bitcoin futures volume.
Bitcoin has dropped from the low-$80,000s to around $75,000 as spot demand, ETF inflows, and volatility expectations continue fading. While market positioning has reset, investor conviction remains limited.