ALCUM’s xCUP token doesn’t park copper in a warehouse; it tokenizes a 30‑day, hedged recycling cycle so USDC allocators earn audited industrial margin, not spot‑price roulette. In any exclusive interview with crypto.news, Vytautas Mackonis, founder of Swiss-based copper protocol ALCUM,…
‘Not a storage token’ — Vytautas Mackonis on ALCUM’s industrial approach to copper, yield and the future of RWA
A $20 billion hit from the KelpDAO exploit highlights systemic risks, while flat ETH-denominated growth and a shift to stablecoins point to ongoing fragility in DeFi.
JPMorgan says persistent security flaws curb DeFi’s institutional appeal
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a report warning stablecoin yields and other DeFi “earn” products are bank-like services without the safeguards or insurance.
BIS warns cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming ‘shadow banks,’ and why that's a risk
The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising questions about bankruptcy asset sales.
FTX estate misses out on $3B Cursor stake value after $200K sale in 2023
Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried rejected his motion to have a new trial, but insisted on the replacement of the judge before whom these related actions were proceeding. His conviction and life imprisonment of 25 years remains a pending case in court. Considering all that, a shift toward an appellate strategy, rather than a retrial one, is taking place, and the crypto industry is
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Bid as FTX Fallout Deepens
Zcash price rose around 3% on Thursday, holding above the $330 level after breaking out of a descending channel pattern. According to data from crypto.news, Zcash (ZEC) was trading right around that $330 mark at the time of writing. This…
Can Zcash price break $400 barrier after breaking out of descending channel?
Circle economist Gordon Liao wants Aave v3’s USDC borrow cap pushed toward 50% and optimal utilization cut, betting sky‑high yields will unclog a rsETH‑driven liquidity crunch. Circle’s chief economist Gordon Liao has filed an Aave v3 governance proposal to sharply…
Circle economist pushes for 50% USDC borrow rate on Aave after rsETH shock
BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that offers spot, futures, and derivatives trading services. The platform is popular for its easy-to-use interface and social trading features that allow users to copy the trading strategies of experienced traders on the platform. Additionally, they provide grid trading features and a P2P marketplace to over 10 million customers in more th
BingX Review 2026: Is it Safe & Legit to Trade Crypto?
Roughly 93% of GameFi projects are now effectively dead, as tokens plunge 95%, user counts flatline, VCs pivot to AI and RWAs, and even Animoca trims pure gaming bets. Roughly 93% of GameFi projects have failed, with token prices collapsing…
GameFi is effectively dead as 93% of projects collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his pro se Rule 33 motion for a new trial this week, preserving the right to refile after his pending appeal is resolved. Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his Second Circuit appeal concludes. […]
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral
Spark’s SPK jumped 73% after an Upbit KRW listing, 500M+ tokens staked, and F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun’s public regret over selling 83.7M SPK stoked fresh speculative flow. Spark’s native token SPK (SPK) surged as much as 73% in the past…
Spark soars 73% as Upbit listing and 500M staking, what ignited the huge rally?
DeFi is having one of its most difficult weeks in recent memory. What started as a single exploit on April 19 has since cascaded into a system-wide liquidity shock that has rattled confidence across the ecosystem and raised questions that go well beyond the incident itself. The event began at Kelp DAO, where an attacker identified and exploited a critical flaw in the protocol’s co
DeFi Just Lost $15 Billion in Three Days. Something Deeper Than a Hack Is Behind It
Tether froze over $344M in USDT tied to sanctions evasion and pig-butchering scams, underscoring stablecoins’ role as both crime rails and regulatory choke points. Tether has frozen more than $344 million in USDT in collaboration with the U.S. Treasury’s Office…
Tether freezes $344M in USDT tied to sanctions evasion, pig-butchering scams
OKX integrates BitGo off-exchange settlement for US institutions, reducing pre-funding requirements and marking a key step in its US expansion following ICE investment.