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Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms 2026-04-22 at 18:52 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and access corporate systems on macOS. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Russia advances crypto bill that could pave way for criminal penalties 2026-04-22 at 16:42 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and 2027. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins 2026-04-22 at 16:42 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Coinbase shifts New York prediction markets fight to federal court 2026-04-22 at 14:47 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says the company removed New York’s prediction markets lawsuit to federal court, setting up a sharper fight over CFTC authority and state gambling laws. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

Another DeFi protocol hacked as Sui-based Volo hit by $3.5M exploit 2026-04-22 at 13:48 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Volo Protocol has confirmed a $3.5 million exploit affecting select vaults, adding that it has frozen assets and started fund recovery efforts amid ongoing investigation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors 2026-04-22 at 13:48 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks 2026-04-22 at 13:48 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters 2026-04-22 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Umbra has shut down its front end to stop hackers, but says it can’t stop the use of its smart contracts or another version of its open-source front end. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too 2026-04-22 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte HackerOne, one of the largest bug bounty platforms in the world, reported there were 85,000 valid bounty submissions in 2025, up 7% from the previous year. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

US law firm apologizes after AI hallucinations made it to a legal filing 2026-04-22 at 10:09 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Sullivan & Cromwell’s Andrew Dietderich said the company has AI policies to prevent incorrect citations and other errors, but procedures weren’t followed on this occasion. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over token lockup 2026-04-22 at 08:33 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Sun said the lawsuit is to protect his rights as a WLFI token holder and doesn’t change his support of US President Donald Trump and his administration’s efforts to make the US crypto-friendly. This article is an excerpt

Coinbase says Algorand, Aptos better prepped for quantum threat 2026-04-22 at 08:33 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Coinbase’s quantum advisory board says quantum computing isn’t yet a threat, but has urged for upgrade work to begin, with some blockchains being less prepared than others. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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