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.
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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.
Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region’s biggest events
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed.
Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion
Circle’s USYC tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown to $2.2 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as investors increasingly seek onchain yield and collateral.
Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the interface displayed multiple slippage warnings, which the user manually accepted on a mobile device.