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Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 11:33 PM EDT

Crypto

AI Summary

  • The crypto market experienced significant volatility with Bitcoin briefly tapping $78K, leading to over $820M in liquidations, though spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improved.
  • A major exploit on the Kelp restaking platform drained approximately $293M, highlighting ongoing security concerns within the DeFi space despite advancements in cross-chain solutions like Circle's new USDC Bridge.
  • Regulatory scrutiny continues, with Warren accusing SEC’s Atkins of misleading Congress, Poland’s parliament failing to override a crypto bill veto, and Russia introducing legislation to criminalize unregistered crypto services.
  • Solana saw a 20% rise in futures open interest, fueling speculation about a potential price surge to $100, while Wrapped XRP also went live on Solana, enhancing DeFi accessibility for the token.
  • The intersection of AI and crypto is becoming more prominent, with Worldcoin's iris-scanning tech expanding to platforms like Zoom and DocuSign, and AI agents already comprising a significant portion of DeFi operations.

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