Crypto
AI Summary
- Bitcoin ETFs experienced a record nine-day outflow streak, totaling $2.8 billion, signaling potential waning investor demand despite some analysts viewing it as a contrarian indicator.
- The Cosmos ecosystem faced an exploit on the Gravity Bridge, resulting in a loss of approximately $5.4 million, which significantly impacted its Total Value Locked (TVL).
- Regulatory discussions intensified with Senator Lummis expressing concerns about China potentially setting global financial rules if U.S. legislation like the CLARITY Act falters, alongside continued debate over stablecoin regulations.
- The U.S. Treasury announced the seizure of nearly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency, part of an expanding pressure campaign against the nation.
- The CFTC has taken steps to embrace 24/7 crypto trading by approving perpetual futures contracts on platforms like Kalshi and Coinbase, though caution was advised regarding its application to traditional financial sectors.
Sources
Cointelegraph
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
3 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
Trump memecoin, Solana memecoin, TRUMP token, Solana, SOL, Nova Labs, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission, Crypto regulation, TRUMP rally, Bitcoin, Latest NewsNeed to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Bitcoin price targets $78K as BTC holders defend 'strongest near-term support'
4 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
MarketsBitcoin’s bounce from a key holder cost-basis level has improved the case for further upside, with historical data pointing to $101,000 as a potential best-case target.
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Vietnam proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral
6 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
Latest NewsVietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed letting SMEs use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as loan collateral.
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Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge halts bridge after reported $5.4M exploit
8 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
Latest NewsGravity Bridge was drained of roughly $5.4 million in a suspected signing key compromise, prompting validators to halt the bridge while an investigation is underway.
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Bitcoin sentiment reaches most ‘lopsided positive’ ratio for 2026: Santiment
11 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
Latest NewsCrypto sentiment platform Santiment warned that the two biggest spikes in social media bullishness around Bitcoin have previously been followed by short-term price pullbacks.
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin's wild days are over — and Trace Mayer says that's a good thing
4 hours ago
by James Van Straten
Markets, Bitcoin News, NewsThe creator of the Mayer Multiple argues bitcoin’s growing economic substance is compressing volatility and attracting deeper capital.
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XRP Ledger's new proposal blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions
14 hours ago
by Shaurya Malwa
Tech, NewsA draft XRPL amendment notes that flash loan attacks are "structurally impossible" on the network because of how its transactions are built, an architectural quirk that has spared the chain from the exploit class that has cost Ethereum DeFi billions.
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SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots
a day ago
by Francisco Rodrigues
Finance, SEC, NewsFuller allegedly diverted $6.2 million for personal use and $5.5M for Ponzi-like payments; only 3% of funds went to crypto trading.
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U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands
a day ago
by Francisco Rodrigues
Finance, Iran, NewsThe seizure, falling under "Operation Economic Fury," aims to restrict Iran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure.
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Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain
a day ago
by Olivier Acuna
Finance, DeFi, Hack, NewsCertiK CEO and co-founder Ronghui Gu says April was the worst month for DeFi in four years with exploits on 27 out of 30 days.
Decrypt
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Florida Candidate Liquidates $800K in Bitcoin to Bankroll Congressional Bid
a day ago
by André Beganski
Law and OrderA Republican candidate jockeying to represent Florida’s 22nd Congressional District liquidated Bitcoin to help fuel his political bid.
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What Is an AI Prompt Injection Attack? The Hidden Threat Hijacking Your Chatbots
a day ago
by Jose Antonio Lanz
Artificial IntelligenceHackers can hijack ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini with nothing but a sentence. OpenAI says the problem may never be fully solved. Here is what it is, how it works, and how to stay safe.
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'He’s Full of Shit': JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon Takes Aim at Coinbase CEO Over Clarity Act
2 days ago
by Logan Hitchcock
BusinessDimon vowed to fight the passage of the crypto market structure bill until the bitter end.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Has 'Grabbed' $1 Billion in Crypto From Iran
2 days ago
by André Beganski
Law and OrderTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.
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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Files to Have 12-Year Crypto Fraud Sentence Vacated
2 days ago
by Logan Hitchcock
celsius-degree-token, Law and OrderCelsius founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky hopes to have his prison sentence vacated, claiming a legal conflict tied to Sam Bankman-Fried.
AMBCrypto
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Ethereum holds 50% of RWA value, yet ETH price struggles: Here’s why
2 hours ago
by Ritika Gupta
Ethereum, News, Social, Trading ViewLeverage dynamics and weak price action are reviving speculation concerns around ETH accumulation.
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XRP did not break down despite a major inflow shock – Explained!
4 hours ago
by Muriuki Lazaro
Altcoin, News, Ripple, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoXRP appears to be shifting from capitulation toward stabilization as on-chain and price signals gradually improve.
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PancakeSwap jumps 10% after holding $1.3 – Can CAKE bulls clear $1.6?
5 hours ago
by Gladys Makena
Altcoin, News, Social, Trading ViewPancakeSwap rallied10%, after successfully holding $1.3, flipping 100-day EMA to a local high of $1.56.
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Gravity Bridge hack drains $5.4M as TVL crashes 47% – Details
7 hours ago
by Ishika Kumari
News, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoThis incident adds to a troubling trend in 2026, which has already seen cryptocurrency hacks worth nearly $760 million.
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Solana eyes 64.8K daily SOL burn – Is Hyperliquid’s rise behind it?
8 hours ago
by Ritika Gupta
News, Social, Solana, Trading View, ambcryptoCompetitive pressure reignites structural concerns across Solana’s supply dyamics and inflation narrative.