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TuesdayApr 28, 2026 10:00 am

European Banks Incorporate Crypto into Their Core Infrastructure

Krediet Bank and CERA’s (KBC) recent launch in Belgium illustrates a shift in how large financial institutions are introducing access to Ether and Bitcoin. Instead of setting up separate crypto divisions, the bank opted to integrate digital asset trading into its existing retail framework. According to CoinDesk, the service was rolled out through Bolero, KBC’s self-directed investment platform, allowing customers to trade within a regulated environment they already use. The development reflects a wider shift among European banks in their stance toward digital currencies. For a long time, many lenders avoided direct involvement due to concerns about asset custody, regulatory…

FridayApr 24, 2026 10:00 am

North Korean Hackers Steal $500M Worth of Crypto in Two Weeks

Cryptocurrency markets are coming under fresh strain after hackers believed to be linked to North Korea executed two major breaches, draining more than $500 million in just over two weeks. The incidents targeting Kelp DAO and Drift point to a more organized pattern aimed at structural flaws within decentralized finance rather than isolated software bugs. The most costly of the two attacks hit Kelp DAO, where losses surpassed $290 million, making it the largest known crypto theft this year. Hackers took advantage of weaknesses in the system’s design, especially its reliance on a single validation layer. They were able to…

ThursdayApr 23, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Funds Record $1.4B in Weekly Inflows

Crypto asset investment products recorded their most significant weekly inflows in several months, signaling a renewed wave of investor confidence. Data from CoinShares shows that $1.4 billion entered crypto funds over the last week, extending a three-week streak of positive flows and pushing total assets under management to $155 billion (a 0.91% increase). The uptick coincided with a brief surge in Bitcoin’s price above $76,000, alongside improving global sentiment as inflation concerns eased and geopolitical tensions showed signs of cooling. March inflation figures indicated a 3.3% annual rise in headline prices, while core inflation came in at a more moderate…

TuesdayApr 21, 2026 10:00 am

Ethereum Foundation Exposes 100 Crypto Operatives of North Korea

A recent investigation tied to the Ethereum Foundation’s ETH Rangers initiative has uncovered a major security concern within the Web3 sector. The Ketman Project, one of several efforts funded under the program, reports that roughly 100 individuals linked to North Korea have secured roles inside blockchain companies by using false identities. The findings come after six months of analysis and represent one of the most detailed public accounts of insider activity connected to the country in this space. The findings point to a shift in tactics. In previous years, cyber operations associated with Pyongyang largely focused on breaching exchanges or…

TuesdayApr 21, 2026 9:00 am

Current Solana and Cryptocurrency Prices Seen as Opportunity to Buy Low Amidst Ongoing Concerns About Debt and Fiat Currencies

The crypto market as a whole goes through many ups and downs, and the current prices provide a unique opportunity for investors to buy low. In addition to investors taking advantages of prices, companies see a chance to manage their own shares, such as Forward Industries, a company building and managing a large-scale Solana treasury. Specifically, Forward Industries recently entered into an agreement to repurchase shares from an institutional investor. Solana and the rest of the crypto market has gone through many ups and downs over the last few years. The current volatility and pressures in the market, encouraged by…

MondayApr 20, 2026 9:00 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Expands Embedded Mortgage Strategy Through SRG Partnership

Beeline is integrating its mortgage and title platform into a broader AI-driven real estate ecosystem, with embedded finance emerging as an important distribution model in residential real estate. The SRG partnership targets up to 2,000 home financings in a defined, multi-year development pipeline. The company’s AI tools aim to reduce friction in underwriting and borrower qualification, with younger buyers and real estate investors remaining a core demographic focus. Early share price performance suggests investor responsiveness to execution milestones and partnerships. Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is advancing its…

FridayApr 17, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Rises to Nearly $75,000 as Possibility of Conflict De-Escalation Strengthens

Bitcoin climbed past the $75,000 mark earlier in the week, reaching its highest level in nearly a month and signaling a shift in market sentiment after weeks of uncertainty. The move marks the first time the crypto has traded at this level since mid-March, following renewed optimism surrounding easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investor confidence appeared to strengthen after comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who pointed to meaningful advances in diplomatic discussions involving Iran. He indicated that further action now depends on Tehran, adding that there is an expectation of movement toward reopening the Strait of…

ThursdayApr 16, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin, Major Cryptos Continue Exhibiting Resilience Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Rising geopolitical strain returned to the spotlight after negotiations between Iran and the United States collapsed during talks held in Pakistan. The fallout has pushed investors toward safer assets, adding pressure to conventional markets while sending oil prices higher. In contrast, major cryptos have shown stability, even as questionable activity in lesser-known tokens casts a shadow over the broader sector. Bitcoin slipped by less than one percent but continues to trade above the key $70,000 threshold. Other leading digital assets, including Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, have also held steady. Market participants say Bitcoin’s near-term direction hinges on whether it can…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:00 am

BTC Community Reacts to Iran’s Bitcoin Use for Hormuz Passage

Debate has intensified within the Bitcoin community over reports that Iran may consider accepting the crypto as payment for oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. The discussion gained traction after a midweek article by the Financial Times suggested Iranian authorities were exploring alternatives to traditional payment channels, including Bitcoin, in an effort to sidestep U.S.-imposed sanctions. The report quickly drew attention across financial and digital asset circles, prompting both support and skepticism. Subsequent accounts have presented differing views on what forms of payment might actually be under…

FridayApr 10, 2026 10:00 am

North Korean Cybercriminals Grab $285M from Crypto Exchange

A group of hackers linked to North Korea has carried out one of the largest crypto thefts of the year, seizing roughly $285 million from a decentralized trading platform after quietly embedding themselves in its operations over several months. The target was Drift Protocol, an exchange operating on the Solana network. The breach unfolded on April 1, according to Elliptic and TRM Labs. Both organizations concluded that the perpetrators were connected to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, with estimates of the stolen funds at around $285 million. Investigators say the attackers took 12 minutes to drain assets from user…