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April Sets Record for Crypto Industry HacksApril saw a record number of crypto hacks, with over 20 incidents reported.

April witnessed a record number of hacks in the crypto industry. Analysts at DeFiLlama counted more than 20 incidents during the month.

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Bitcoin Surpasses the Psychological Barrier of $80,000Bitcoin reaches $80,500 amid US-Iran news shift.

On the morning of May 4, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose to $80,500. A shift in the news landscape surrounding the conflict between the US and Iran was one of the growth drivers.

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Week in review: record hacks and rising activity on EthereumBitcoin holds near $78k; Ethereum activity hits highs; $500m loss at American Bitcoin.

Bitcoin held around $78,000; Ethereum activity hit peak levels; investors’ losses at American Bitcoin were put at $500m; and more from the week.

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New York Court Bars Arbitrum from Unfreezing 30,000 Stolen ETHThe assets are claimed by plaintiffs linked to another case against North Korea.

The Arbitrum Security Council has been prohibited from interacting with 30,000 ETH frozen after a hacker attack on Kelp.

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AI-Generated Actors and Scripts Banned from OscarsOscars ban AI-generated actors and scripts in new rules.

The organization behind the Oscars ceremony has released updated rules that include several points regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence.

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When intelligence isn’t enoughConstruction of more than half of US data centres is on hold.

Power and chips were only the beginning; the human factor is what the AI industry was not ready for.

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The Wisdom of WhalesHow prediction markets became corporate barbershops

Two recent incidents that expose outcome manipulation on Polymarket.

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$2.15 Instead of 2–3% of Turnover: How goodPayments Crypto Processing Works

goodPayments is a non-custodial crypto payment processor for accepting USDT and TRX on the TRON network. The service forwards funds directly to the merchant's wallet and charges a flat fee of 6.5/13 TRX ($2.15/$4.30) with no percentage of turnover. Here's how the product works — and at what turnover the flat-rate model pays off.

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Mycelium, not hierarchyHow thinking shifts in an age of instability

Anna Kholodnaya’s essay on how a fungal philosophy reframes life in the age of AI.

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CLARITY Act Finalizes Stablecoin Yield ProvisionsSenators reach stablecoin yield compromise in CLARITY Act.

Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have reached a compromise regarding the yield of stablecoins in the CLARITY Act, a bill on regulating the US crypto market.

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 2.3%Bitcoin mining difficulty fell by 2.3% to 132.47 T after the latest adjustment.

On May 2, following the latest adjustment, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency fell by 2.3%, reaching 132.47 T.

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AI Dictatorship Versus New Crypto HubsIn "Deconstruction," we discuss Uzbekistan's crypto initiatives and OpenAI's challenges.

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Ethereum Foundation Sells Another 10,000 ETH to BitMineEthereum Foundation sells 10,000 ETH to BitMine at $2,292 each.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed its third over-the-counter sale of ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies. Tom Lee's firm acquired 10,000 ETH at an average price of $2,292 ($22.9 million).

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A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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CoinGecko: Quarterly Trading Volume of Tokenized Gold Reaches $90.7 BillionTokenized gold trading volume hit $90.7 billion in Q1, exceeding 2025's total.

In the first quarter, the spot trading volume of tokenized gold reached $90.7 billion, surpassing the total for 2025 ($84.64 billion), according to CoinGecko.

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Tether Reports $1.04 Billion Profit for the QuarterTether reports $1.04 billion profit for Q1 2026, audited by BDO.

Tether has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2026, audited by BDO. The net profit of the stablecoin issuer amounted to $1.04 billion.

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Pentagon Secures AI Contracts with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS Following Anthropic DisputePentagon secures AI contracts with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS after Anthropic dispute.

The Pentagon has entered into agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy advanced AI tools in classified military environments.

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Analysts Warn of Potential Cascade Liquidations in Ethereum PositionsAnalysts from CryptoQuant and Arkham have observed unusual metrics in Ethereum derivatives.

Analysts from CryptoQuant and Arkham have observed unusual metrics in derivatives of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

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Humanoid Robots to Handle Luggage and Cleaning at Tokyo AirportJapan Airlines and GMO AI & Robotics test humanoid robots at Haneda Airport.

Japan Airlines, in collaboration with GMO AI & Robotics, has initiated trials of humanoid robots for ground operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

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MARA to Invest $1.5 Billion in Energy Company TransformationMARA Holdings to acquire Long Ridge Energy & Power for $1.5 billion.

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has entered into an agreement to purchase the Long Ridge Energy & Power gas power plant from FTAI Infrastructure for $1.5 billion.

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When intelligence isn’t enoughConstruction of more than half of US data centres is on hold.

Power and chips were only the beginning; the human factor is what the AI industry was not ready for.

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AI Bot Based on Claude Outperforms S&P 500 by Mimicking Creator’s StyleAI bot based on Claude outperforms S&P 500 by mimicking creator's style.

Software engineer Jake Nesler developed a trading AI agent using Claude from Anthropic. The bot mimics the creator's trading style.

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CryptoQuant Labels April Bitcoin Surge as SpeculativeApril's Bitcoin rally driven by futures, spot demand negative, says CryptoQuant.

April's Bitcoin rally from $66,000 to $79,000 was driven by perpetual futures, while spot demand remained negative, CryptoQuant noted.

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Retail Investors Drive USDT0 TurnoverUSDT0, backed by USDT, is popular among retail users, with 99.2% holding less than $1,000.

The omnichain token USDT0, backed by the stablecoin USDT at a 1:1 ratio, is primarily popular among retail users.

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Elon Musk Labels Most Cryptocurrencies as ScamsElon Musk calls most cryptocurrencies scams during a court hearing.

Elon Musk, during a court hearing against OpenAI, stated that he considers most cryptocurrencies to be fraudulent projects.

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