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Binance led Q1 crypto derivatives as Hyperliquid cracked top 10: CoinGlass 2026-04-03 at 17:53 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according to CoinGlass. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com […]

South Korean brokerage Korea Investment & Securities eyes Coinone stake: Report 2026-04-03 at 14:30 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit 2026-04-03 at 14:30 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto hackers steal $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1: DefiLlama 2026-04-03 at 11:02 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin supply in profit heads to ‘true bear market’ levels 2026-04-03 at 09:17 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young CryptoQuant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

Stablecoins flip automated clearing house volume in February 2026-04-03 at 08:39 By Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF 2026-04-03 at 08:39 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase 2026-04-03 at 08:39 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption 2026-04-03 at 05:43 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The x402 protocol won’t be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority 2026-04-03 at 00:53 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it “first officially recognized” event contracts in 1992 and that Congress has granted it sole authority over the market. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket expands into equities and commodities with Pyth price feeds 2026-04-03 at 00:53 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The prediction market is introducing price-based contracts tied to stocks and commodities, using Pyth data feeds as the “resolution source” to automatically settle outcomes. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

X mulls new rules for first-time crypto posts amid tortoise scam 2026-04-03 at 00:53 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright An executive said the social media platform could lock accounts mentioning crypto for the first time and require verification after a scammer faked reports of a tortoise’s death. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

Coinbase receives conditional approval for US trust charter 2026-04-02 at 20:17 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Chief legal officer Paul Grewal announced the approval on Thursday, thanking OCC head Jonathan Gould, who took office less than a year ago. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin miner Soluna acquires $53M wind farm to power AI facility 2026-04-02 at 20:17 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Soluna expanded into artificial intelligence in 2024 to shore up declining revenues from its crypto mining business, mirroring an industry-wide shift toward AI workloads. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

SoFi expands into institutional finance with integrated crypto services 2026-04-02 at 20:17 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The new platform enables companies to hold funds, move money and settle transactions in fiat or crypto within a single regulated system. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Metaplanet buys 5,075 Bitcoin in Q1 to become 3rd-largest treasury 2026-04-02 at 14:46 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Metaplanet lifted its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 in Q1 after buying over $400 million of BTC to become the third-largest BTC treasury. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Drift explains $280M exploit as critics question Circle over USDC freeze 2026-04-02 at 14:46 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Drift said a durable nonce attack helped drive its Solana exploit, as critics questioned why stolen USDC moved for hours without a freeze. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket fee expansion boosts revenue amid regulatory pressure 2026-04-02 at 14:46 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Polymarket’s March 30 fee overhaul lifted daily fees and revenue, but how long the spike lasts is unclear as regulatory pressure builds. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Coinbase exec says Senate CLARITY compromise is close, but no markup date set 2026-04-02 at 13:24 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Alabama becomes second US state to grant DAOs legal status under DUNA 2026-04-02 at 10:27 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The legislation “embraces innovation, protects participants, and empowers internet-native communities to compete with big tech incumbents,” said a16z’s Miles Jennings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source