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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 operatives.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 05:20:39Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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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.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 05:08:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death
Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 03:22:45Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack
Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 03:20:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan
“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury market crisis.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 02:49:54Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 02:00:59Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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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 April.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 01:35:22Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.
Published Date: 2026-04-17 00:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.
Published Date: 2026-04-16 23:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Bitcoin funding rate stays negative even as BTC price trades above $75K: What gives?
Bitcoin’s futures funding rate has remained negative even as BTC bounced back above $75,000. Should traders be worried?
Published Date: 2026-04-16 22:38:02Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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