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Kelp DAO attacker moves $175M in Ether after exploit: Arkham
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 11:12:09Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report
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 09:53:55Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Philippines SEC flags dYdX, six crypto platforms as unauthorized
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 09:22:30Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address
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 08:52:17Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100
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 08:25:10Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
Published Date: 2026-04-21 08:01:03Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Inside the ‘fake police raid’ that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer
A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.
Published Date: 2026-04-21 06:59:51Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Last Week Tonight‘s John Oliver says he won‘t placate prediction markets users
Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s Last Week Tonight on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.
Published Date: 2026-04-20 21:30:53Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bybit leads funding for Malaysia’s Hata dual-licensed crypto platform
The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.
Published Date: 2026-04-20 21:05:36Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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One year under Paul Atkins, SEC's crypto stance shows break with past
While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.
Published Date: 2026-04-20 19:02:33Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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