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Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report 2026-04-22 at 00:17 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Blockchain.com adds perpetual futures trading to self-custody wallets 2026-04-21 at 23:32 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

DoorDash to offer stablecoin payments to users via Tempo blockchain 2026-04-21 at 23:32 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push 2026-04-21 at 20:19 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

South Korea tax agency opens bidding for crypto tracing tool 2026-04-21 at 17:36 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra South Korea’s tax authority is looking to build crypto transaction tracking software that can help track potential tax evaders. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto hackers stole $17B over past 10 years: DefiLlama 2026-04-21 at 17:36 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Private key compromises led crypto hack losses over the past decade as recent DeFi exploits show attackers moving beyond smart contract bugs. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kelp DAO attacker moves $175M in Ether after exploit: Arkham 2026-04-21 at 15:29 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The Kelp DAO attacker has moved $175 million of stolen Ether in an apparent bid to start laundering it after the $290 million exploit. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

BitMEX taps Zodia Custody for off-exchange collateral trading 2026-04-21 at 15:29 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms 2026-04-21 at 14:08 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report 2026-04-21 at 14:08 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin 2026-04-21 at 12:56 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address 2026-04-21 at 11:52 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses 2026-04-21 at 08:18 By Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents 2026-04-21 at 08:18 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center 2026-04-21 at 08:18 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Aave risk manager models 2 bad debt scenarios from Kelp DAO exploit 2026-04-21 at 07:18 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level. This

One year under Paul Atkins, SEC’s crypto stance shows break with past 2026-04-21 at 00:00 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

Tether takes 8.2% stake in Bitcoin mining finance platform Antalpha 2026-04-20 at 22:27 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The purchase comes as the stablecoin issuer expands its investments across crypto infrastructure and financial services, including in Kaio, also announced today. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ZachXBT asks MemeCore to explain valuation and token supply 2026-04-20 at 18:13 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai ZachXBT challenged MemeCore to justify its valuation and explain what he claimed is insider-held supply, as the onchain sleuth widened a probe after the RAVE token’s collapse. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Japan to test government bonds as digital collateral on Canton 2026-04-20 at 18:13 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben The Japanese Securities Clearing Corporation will test using Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton network with Mizuho, Nomura and Digital Asset. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source