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Crypto hackers stole $17B over past 10 years: DefiLlama

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Private key compromises led crypto hack losses over the past decade as recent DeFi exploits show attackers moving beyond smart contract bugs.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 13:42:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Canton, ZKsync clash over how blockchains enforce rules

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Matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 13:30:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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XRP holders back in profit as price eyes potential 55% breakout

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Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 12:50:35
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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VIX drops 45% in three weeks: Is Bitcoin price ready to retake $80K?

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A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 12:25:47
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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BitMEX taps Zodia Custody for off-exchange collateral trading

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BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 11:45:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Kelp DAO attacker moves $175M in Ether after exploit: Arkham

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The Kelp DAO attacker has moved $175 million of stolen Ether in an apparent bid to start laundering it after the $290 million exploit.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 11:12:09
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for safe passage.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 09:53:55
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Philippines SEC flags dYdX, six crypto platforms as unauthorized

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Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 09:22:30
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address

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New Bank of Korea Governor Hyun-Song Shin supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 08:52:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100

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STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 08:25:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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