Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.
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Potential buyers are circling Winklevoss-backed crypto exchange Gemini
Interested parties are considering buying select parts of the business, particularly its shuttered European operations, to secure regulatory licenses, rather than pursuing a full takeover.
Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.
Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal
Iran’s government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.
DeFi yields are crashing so hard that they can’t compete with a traditional savings account
DeFi yields have collapsed below TradFi rates, forcing investors to face higher smart contract risks for lower returns as regulation and exploits mount.
Bitcoin climbs above $70,000 as more contrarian bottoming signs emerge
Sales of bitcoin by prominent holders and executive exits could give hope to the battered crypto sector.
U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added
Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.
How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift
The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift’s code. It used “durable nonces,” a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the protocol’s multisig security in minutes.
Market structure bill compromise draws wide-ranging reaction from fractured crypto crowd
The yield agreement, seen as a step toward finally advancing the stalled market structure bill, hasn’t yet fully won industry support.
Stablecoin yield in crypto Clarity Act won’t allow rewards on balances, latest text says
The crypto industry got a first look at legislative language that won’t allow rewards on stablecoin balances, and the approach is seen as restrictive.