Drift Protocol Loses $280M as Attacker Uses Durable Nonce Accounts to Seize Admin Control
TLDR: The attacker used durable nonce accounts to pre-sign transactions weeks before executing the $280M drain on Drift Protocol. No smart contract bug was involved — the breach relied on social engineering to obtain 2/5 multisig approvals in advance. Even after a Security Council migration on March 27, the attacker regained access to required...
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 8:20:53 AM
Metaplanet hits 40,177 Bitcoin, overtaking MARA to become third-largest corporate holder
MetaPlanet's aggressive Bitcoin strategy highlights the growing trend of corporate cryptocurrency investments, potentially reshaping financial landscapes. The post Metaplanet hits 40,177 Bitcoin, overtaking MARA to become third-largest corporate holder appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/2/2026, 8:16:05 AM
Brad Garlinghouse Says Ripple Treasury Is “On a Tear” With $13 Trillion in Payments Amid Major Upgrade
Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has stated that Ripple Treasury facilitated $13 trillion in payments in 2025.
By Muthoni Mary Kiama 4/2/2026, 8:12:17 AM
Can Chainlink price rally to $10 as whales accumulate?
Chainlink price fell 6% to $8.55 on Thursday as crypto investors remained concerned over a potential escalation in the U.S.–Iran war. According to data from crypto.news, Chainlink (LINK) price fell 6% to $8.50 on Thursday as the crypto market fell,…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 8:05:18 AM
Trump warns of major US strikes on Iran within weeks
Increased tensions may hinder diplomatic efforts, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability, with traders anticipating military actions. The post Trump warns of major US strikes on Iran within weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:03:38 AM
Chainlink March 2026 Recap: Amundi, Coinbase, and CCIP Drive Institutional Blockchain Adoption
TLDR: Amundi and Spiko launched SAFO, a Chainlink-powered tokenized money market fund on Ethereum and Stellar. Coinbase adopted Chainlink DataLink to publish institutional-grade exchange data onchain for the first time. Chainlink CCIP is now bridging over $5 billion in cbBTC from Base to Monad’s high-throughput DeFi markets. ADI Foundation...
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 8:03:28 AM
Col. macgregor on costly Iran invasion decreases ceasefire odds
The declining ceasefire odds highlight the complexities of diplomatic resolution and the potential for prolonged conflict escalation. The post Col. macgregor on costly Iran invasion decreases ceasefire odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:03:05 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Break Four-Month Negative Streak With $1.32B Inflows While ETH, XRP Funds Bleed
While Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) ended March in negative territory, Bitcoin (BTC) funds recorded their best monthly performance of the year despite weak market sentiment and geopolitical tensions. Related Reading: Analyst Forecasts More Pain For XRP In Q2 – How Much Lower Can It Go? Bitcoin ETFs End Negative Spell Bitcoin...
By Rubmar Garcia 4/2/2026, 8:00:55 AM
Chainlink Is Being Quietly Targeted By Large Players. Find Out What The On-Chain Data Is Showing
Chainlink has been struggling. The altcoin market is brutal. And quietly, the largest players in the market appear to have started paying attention to LINK in a way they are not paying attention to everything else. Related Reading: Bitmine Just Locked $340M More In Ethereum – Supply Keeps Shrinking Analyst Darkfost has identified a pattern […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/2/2026, 8:00:10 AM
Bybit Releases 32nd Proof-of-Reserves Report, Maintaining Overcollateralized Positions Across Major Assets
Bybit Releases 32nd Proof-of-Reserves Report, Maintaining Overcollateralized Positions Across Major Assets
By Crypto Daily 4/2/2026, 7:56:34 AM
XRP (XRP) Could Face 30% Decline Before 2026 Recovery, Analyst Warns
XRP trades at $1.35 amid declining ETF inflows and futures activity. Analyst predicts potential 30% drop before 2026 recovery as Ripple expands treasury platform. The post XRP (XRP) Could Face 30% Decline Before 2026 Recovery, Analyst Warns appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:49:05 AM
Trump Speech Triggers Crypto Sell-Off as Oil Prices Jump
The post Trump Speech Triggers Crypto Sell-Off as Oil Prices Jump appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto prices today declined alongside global risk assets as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions affected investor sentiment. The move followed recent public remarks by Donald Trump referencing continued conflict involving Iran and...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 4/2/2026, 7:48:41 AM
Trump’s Iran Address Triggers Sharp Decline in Crypto Markets and Stock Futures
Bitcoin dropped 2.2% to $66,609 and stock futures fell over 1% after Trump's Iran address, while Brent crude surged above $106 amid ongoing tensions. The post Trump’s Iran Address Triggers Sharp Decline in Crypto Markets and Stock Futures appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:48:10 AM
Iran demands reparations, complicating ceasefire prospects
Iran's reparations demand and Hezbollah's actions deepen diplomatic deadlock, reducing ceasefire prospects and impacting market confidence. The post Iran demands reparations, complicating ceasefire prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 7:48:03 AM
Solana (SOL) Tests Critical Support Zones as Transaction Volume Surges to Historic Levels
Solana (SOL) trades below $80 despite record 10.1B transactions in Q1 2026. Analysis of key support levels and Galaxy Digital's tokenized shares integration. The post Solana (SOL) Tests Critical Support Zones as Transaction Volume Surges to Historic Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:47:13 AM
Bitcoin Price Risks Range Breakdown as Bulls Fail to Reclaim $70K
The post Bitcoin Price Risks Range Breakdown as Bulls Fail to Reclaim $70K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin (BTC) is losing momentum below $70,000, with repeated rejections signaling weakening buyer strength. While support near $63,000 continues to hold, the inability to reclaim higher levels is increasing the risk of a breakdown....
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/2/2026, 7:46:45 AM
Galaxy Digital Testnet Breach: Why Client Assets Remained Completely Safe
Galaxy Digital's testnet breach affected only an isolated R&D workspace. Client funds remained secure with under $10,000 in test assets lost. The post Galaxy Digital Testnet Breach: Why Client Assets Remained Completely Safe appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:46:16 AM
Coinbase Exec Optimistic About Clarity Act
A high-stakes legislative standoff over the future of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation may finally be coming to an end.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/2/2026, 7:45:04 AM
Alabama grants legal status to DAOs under DUNA Act
Alabama has become the second state in the United States to grant legal status to decentralized autonomous organizations under the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act. The DUNA Act, introduced in February by Republican Senator Lance Bell, provides legal recognition and…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 7:45:00 AM
$285M Drift Exploit Sends Solana DeFi into Risk-Off Mode
Traders exit positions and DeFi liquidity drops as Drift Protocol halts deposits following $285 million exploit. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 4/2/2026, 7:43:07 AM
Wall Street Giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Eye Entry Into Prediction Markets
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are evaluating prediction market entry as platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi reach multibillion-dollar valuations. The post Wall Street Giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Eye Entry Into Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:39:42 AM
Energy infrastructures targeted in Iran war strikes heighten conflict
The attacks on energy infrastructures exacerbate regional instability, reducing ceasefire prospects and increasing economic disruption risks. The post Energy infrastructures targeted in Iran war strikes heighten conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 7:39:31 AM
Former FTX engineer Nishad Singh agrees to $3.7M penalty in CFTC settlement
Former FTX head of engineering Nishad Singh has agreed to pay a $3.7 million fine to resolve his case with the US commodities regulator. Singh will pay a disgorgement of $3.7 million as part of a supplemental consent order for…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 7:36:49 AM
BitGo Expands Tempo Integration with Full Institutional Wallet Infrastructure
TLDR: BitGo now supports hot, cold, and qualified custody wallets on Tempo’s EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. Tempo processes over 100,000 TPS with sub-second finality, meeting institutional payment rail performance demands. SendMany support enables bulk withdrawals via API and UI, serving remittance and embedded finance platforms at scale....
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 7:34:17 AM
CFTC Chair Calls Current Financial System Outdated, Backs Blockchain
The post CFTC Chair Calls Current Financial System Outdated, Backs Blockchain appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News America’s top financial regulator has made a bold statement about traditional money. CFTC Chair Michael Selig says current financial systems are outdated and that blockchain networks are exactly what we need to bring finance into...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/2/2026, 7:30:59 AM
Kick Co-Owner Trainwreckstv Burns Through $10M After Streaming Return: ‘Worst I’ve Ever Run’
Tyler Faraz “Trainwreckstv” Niknam, co-owner of iGaming-friendly streaming platform Kick, has experienced a record losing streak during his latest high-stakes gambling streams, revealing he has now exhausted his Stake pay and is using his personal savings in a bid to make up for the loss. Streamer Announces Marathon Recovery Session After...
By Luci Kelemen 4/2/2026, 7:30:08 AM
China offers to mediate hormuz crisis, impacting ceasefire odds
China's mediation could pivot the crisis towards diplomacy, potentially reducing military tensions and influencing global geopolitical dynamics. The post China offers to mediate hormuz crisis, impacting ceasefire odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 7:23:00 AM
Ripple’s Latest XRP Bag Smashes Last Year’s Average: 5 Billion XRP Now In Spendable Wallets
A researcher has disclosed Ripple’s most recent XRP holdings before the latest escrow unlock.
By Yuri Molchan 4/2/2026, 7:21:00 AM
Bitcoin trader sees 'new lows' as US dollar due highest level since mid-2025
Bitcoin fell on fresh US-Iran cues, while analysis warned that a resurgent US dollar could spark "new lows" across crypto and risk assets.
By William Suberg 4/2/2026, 7:16:42 AM
Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Has the Market Bottom Arrived Following Best Monthly Performance Since Late Summer?
Ethereum (ETH) gains 7% in March, breaking a 6-month slide. Key support at $2,050, resistance at $2,150. Accumulation hits highest level in a year. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Has the Market Bottom Arrived Following Best Monthly Performance Since Late Summer? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:15:36 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Plunges Below $67K as Trump Vows Escalated Iran Strikes, Oil Breaches $104
Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.9% to $66,400 after Trump's Iran war speech. Oil jumped past $104 and BTC futures open interest dropped sharply amid market volatility. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Plunges Below $67K as Trump Vows Escalated Iran Strikes, Oil Breaches $104 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 7:08:31 AM
BlockDAG Price Prediction: BDAG Targets While a Stronger Opportunity Could Deliver More Returns
The post BlockDAG Price Prediction: BDAG Targets While a Stronger Opportunity Could Deliver More Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Before examining the BDAG outlook, the 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined earlier this year, leaving merely 1 million BTC to enter circulation across the next century, and if you have spent enough time in...
By PR Manager 4/2/2026, 7:08:09 AM
‘Q2 Will Be Full of Blood’: Analyst Flips Fully Bearish on Bitcoin
A popular analyst has warned of a brutal Q2 for Bitcoin, amidst weakening market participation.
By Chayanika Deka 4/2/2026, 7:07:12 AM
China takes custody of alleged Huione Group chairman Li Xiong
A key figure allegedly behind the Huione network has been extradited to China, where he will face fraud and money laundering charges. A report from Hong Kong-based news outlet Ta Kung Wen Wei noted that Li Xiong, who was part…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 7:05:24 AM
CTFC Hits KuCoin With $500,000 Penalty, Bans Exchange From Allowing US Users To Trade on Platform
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has levied a $500,000 penalty and restrictions against crypto exchange KuCoin’s operator, barring it from allowing US users to trade on its platform without proper registration. The CFTC says a federal court in the Southern District of New York entered a consent order against Peken Global Limited,...
By Georgette Miano 4/2/2026, 7:04:03 AM
Shiba Inu Logs 4.8B Exchange Inflows in 24 Hours as April Opens with 2% Decline
Fresh on-chain data shows significant movement of billions of Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens across centralized exchanges, drawing increased attention from market observers. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence reported that 4.8 billion SHIB flowed into exchanges in the past 24 hours, worth roughly $27,000 at current prices. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 4/2/2026, 7:01:37 AM
$11.4 Billion in XRP Has Left Binance. Here Is What Happens When Demand Returns
XRP is struggling to push above current levels. The market is uncertain. And on Binance, the supply of XRP available to be sold has not recovered — even after months of price weakness that should have brought sellers back. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Flashing a Warning Signal Most Holders Are Ignoring – Here Is What It Says A CryptoQuant report...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/2/2026, 7:00:13 AM
Ripple’s New Treasury Update Brings Crypto And Cash Management Under One Roof — How It Works
Ripple announced on Wednesday, April 1, the rollout of two major additions to its Ripple Treasury platform: Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury. The company describes these features as the first native digital-asset capabilities built directly into a treasury management system, designed to let corporate finance teams treat crypto holdings...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/2/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Iran Demands Crypto or Yuan for Safe Passage Through Hormuz
The post Iran Demands Crypto or Yuan for Safe Passage Through Hormuz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, asking some ships to pay transit fees in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan for safe passage. Vessels from “friendly” nations are given priority, while others must negotiate tolls through...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/2/2026, 6:47:27 AM
Why is the crypto market crashing today? (April 2)
The crypto market has started tanking once again, dropping 2.6% to 2.37 trillion as US President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. campaign against Iran would be entering a final phase over the coming weeks to end the conflict once…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 6:47:26 AM
Iran attacks U.S. base in jordan amid escalating conflict
The attack exacerbates tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and increasing the likelihood of U.S. military escalation in the region. The post Iran attacks U.S. base in jordan amid escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 6:39:54 AM
Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time
The treasury management system, built on Ripple's 2025 acquisition of GTreasury, lets CFOs view and manage digital assets alongside fiat in a single dashboard without separate custody or wallet infrastructure.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/2/2026, 6:36:26 AM
Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot
The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. Six VASPs Tapped for New Supervisory Pilot The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism supervisory pilot program....
By Terence Zimwara 4/2/2026, 6:30:49 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak with $1.3B Inflows in March
US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.32B in March, ending four straight months of outflows, though most investors remain underwater with a ~$84K average cost basis. The post Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak with $1.3B Inflows in March appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/2/2026, 6:20:59 AM
Bittensor (TAO) Price Holds Strong Amid Market Correction—Is a $350 Rebound Still on the Table?
The post Bittensor (TAO) Price Holds Strong Amid Market Correction—Is a $350 Rebound Still on the Table? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bittensor (TAO) price just went through a classic high-volatility shakeout after a sharp rejection at $365, followed by a quick 10–12% pullback. On the surface, it looks like weakness. But under the...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/2/2026, 6:18:34 AM
Gulf tensions lower ceasefire odds
Rising Gulf tensions diminish ceasefire prospects, potentially prolonging regional instability and impacting global economic dynamics. The post Gulf tensions lower ceasefire odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 6:17:15 AM
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE in survival mode returns to key support level
Dogecoin (DOGE) trades in the red at press time on Thursday, below the $0.0900 level, mounting pressure on the crucial support level of $0.0879.
By N/A 4/2/2026, 6:15:49 AM
Chainlink (LINK) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will LINK Price Reach $100?
The post Chainlink (LINK) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will LINK Price Reach $100? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the LINK token is . LINK price prediction for 2026 suggests potential highs of $65 Long-term forecasts indicate LINK could reach $200 by 2030. Chainlink (LINK), the leading...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/2/2026, 6:14:21 AM
Ripple CEO Says “Secret Sauce” Behind New Ripple Treasury Product Solves Two Key Pain Points
According to the Ripple CEO, the secret sauce behind the latest product from Ripple Treasury solves two major pain points in corporate finance. Ripple has introduced a new treasury management system that combines fiat and digital asset management into a single, real-time platform. Visit Website
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 4/2/2026, 6:13:47 AM
Drift Protocol Suffers $280M Exploit
The post Drift Protocol Suffers $280M Exploit appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Drift Protocol shared that about $280 million was drained in a highly organized attack, affecting nearly half the funds in an associated wallet. The attacker took advantage of pre-signed durable nonce transactions, allowing them to delay execution and act at a...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/2/2026, 6:12:57 AM