Crypto News

US CISA adds ‘insane’ Linux Copy Fail flaw to watch list

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Malicious actors with code execution capability may gain root access on Linux systems using as few as 10 lines of Python, according to a researcher.

Published Date: 2026-05-02 23:07:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets

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Venture capital firm a16z argues that state crackdowns on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket conflict with federal law and hurt market access for ordinary users.

Published Date: 2026-05-02 13:51:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter

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Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.

Published Date: 2026-05-02 10:18:31
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal

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The Ethereum Foundation has now sold roughly $47 million worth of ETH to BitMine in a week, drawing fresh criticism over the pace and scale of its sales.

Published Date: 2026-05-02 08:03:06
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Kraken parent Payward closes Bitnomial deal to expand US crypto derivatives

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The acquisition provides a fully licensed derivatives stack under CFTC oversight, covering trading, clearing and brokerage.

Published Date: 2026-05-02 07:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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