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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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European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

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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 08:01:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Inside the ‘fake police raid’ that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer

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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 06:59:51
Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Last Week Tonight‘s John Oliver says he won‘t placate prediction markets users

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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 21:30:53
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bybit leads funding for Malaysia’s Hata dual-licensed crypto platform

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The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.

Published Date: 2026-04-20 21:05:36
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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One year under Paul Atkins, SEC's crypto stance shows break with past

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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 19:02:33
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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