RAVE token surged to $28 then crashed over 80%, prompting Binance and Bitget probes as RaveDAO denies involvement in price swings.
RaveDAO responds after RAVE token surge and 80% crash
The digital blockade that the Iranian regime imposed just hours after the U.S.-Israel coalition launched coordinated strikes persists, with most Iranians relying on alternative methods to reach the internet. Even so, connectivity still reaches just 2% of the country’s normal traffic. Key Takeaways: Netblocks reports Iran’s 50-day blockade slashed connectivity to 2%, spurring $1.8B
Iran’s Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity
RaveDAO denies involvement in RAVE token price surge and crash as Binance and Bitget launch investigations into suspected market manipulation.
RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law reflected a clear shift […]
This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)
Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities executives have separately aired interest in prediction markets, but each is looking to steer clear of sports offerings.
Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities weigh entering prediction markets
Sberbank is awaiting approval to offer cryptocurrency custody and trading services to its over 110 million customers. The Central Bank of Russia proposed a regulatory draft to regularize crypto investments last December. Key Takeaways: Sberbank readies crypto trading for its 110M clients, awaiting upcoming Bank of Russia regulations next. Following a December loan to Intelion, […]
Largest Bank of Russia Prepared to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Services
Key Takeaways KelpDAO lost roughly $293 million in rsETH on April 18. The attacker minted unbacked tokens through a flaw in the cross-chain bridge and immediately used them as collateral on Aave. AAVE token dropped up to 14% within hours. By mid-April 2026, DeFi losses for the year have already crossed $450 million across roughly 45 protocols. The attacker, whose initial funding
The Biggest DeFi Hack of 2026: $293 Million Gone in 46 Minutes
Crypto oversight is climbing the global policy agenda as regulators push faster enforcement across digital asset markets. The latest FATF declaration signals tighter scrutiny ahead, with cross-border compliance pressure set to rise for crypto firms and jurisdictions. Key Takeaways: FATF increased pressure on jurisdictions to enforce crypto standards faster. Stablecoins face sharper
FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks
The future of investing may hinge more on probability signals that flag market-moving events before traditional data catches up. Ark Invest’s Kalshi collaboration reflects a growing effort to build faster, forward-looking research tools. Key Takeaways: Ark Invest is using Kalshi data to sharpen event-driven research signals. Prediction markets could boost active stock picking acros
Ark Invest Taps Kalshi Data, Says Prediction Markets Could Reshape Future of Investing
A federal judge has tossed a class lawsuit over Caitlyn Jenner’s memecoin, saying it did not plausibly allege that the token was an unregistered security.
Caitlyn Jenner escapes memecoin lawsuit as judge says token not a security
Bitcoin’s path higher may hinge more on fiat liquidity than interest rates as macro stress builds. Arthur Hayes argues near-term upside may remain limited until policymakers inject liquidity into banks and credit markets. Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes ties bitcoin’s outlook to global liquidity, with upside dependent on policy-driven liquidity. Geopolitics create a bearish setup as […
Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Stall Until Liquidity Returns
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims SEC Chair Paul Atkins may have deliberately misled Congress about plummeting enforcement activity under Trump administration. (Read More)
Warren Accuses SEC Chair Atkins of Misleading Congress on Enforcement Drop
XRP ETFs are accelerating institutional engagement by expanding regulated access points for traditional finance investors. Ripple highlights growing fund adoption, rising futures activity, and broader market integration as key forces positioning XRP in portfolio allocation decisions. Key Takeaways: Ripple says XRP ETFs are gaining ground alongside bitcoin and ethereum in institutio
XRP’s Institutional Adoption Among Crypto’s Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says
One trader flipped a single ETH into more than $470,000 in just a few hours. Another held a position for 580 days watching it sit near zero, then walked away with close to $392,000. Both made their money on the same token — a memecoin called Asteroid Shiba — after a two-word reply from Elon Musk lit up crypto markets on Friday. Asteroid Shiba: A Wish That Sparked A Frenzy The stor