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Bitcoin’s run to $79,000 driven by $1.1bn in short liquidations, says CryptoQuantCryptoQuant: bitcoin’s $79,000 surge was a short squeeze, not spot-driven.

Bitcoin’s latest run to $79,000 was driven mostly by derivatives rather than spot demand, said CryptoQuant’s Carmelo Aleman.

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CoinShares Observes the Fusion of TradFi and DeFi into Hybrid FinanceIn 2026, traditional finance and distributed ledgers began to form a unified system, CoinShares reports.

In 2026, the infrastructure of traditional finance and distributed ledgers began to form a unified system, according to a CoinShares report.

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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.5, its flagship AI modelOpenAI launches GPT-5.5, a “new class of intelligence” for real work and agents.

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, billed as “a new class of intelligence for real work and powering agents.”

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MegaETH Team Announces Token Launch DateMegaETH sets MEGA token launch for April 30.

L2 project MegaETH has set the date for the launch of the MEGA token. The TGE is scheduled for April 30.

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The zero-day market: discover, sell and keep quietInside zero-day trade: brokers, prices, sanctions and leaked tools hitting phones and crypto.

How states buy zero-day exploits, then impose sanctions and fight hackers.

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The end of the intellect monopoly: how algorithms are displacing the cognitive eliteGenerative AI threatens high-skilled jobs, reshaping regions and reviving digital Taylorism.

Generative AI is doing to white-collar workers what the assembly line did to factory hands a century ago.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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How the “Ethereum Killers” Got KilledFrom grand ambitions to meme-coin casinos

What Ethereum’s main challengers promised—and what they delivered over ten years.

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Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT at US RequestTether announced the freezing of $344 million in USDT linked to illegal activities.

Tether announced the freezing of $344 million in USDT across two wallets linked by US authorities to illegal activities.

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Belarus Outlines Regulations for Crypto BanksBelarus defines rules for crypto banks, listing 26 cryptocurrencies and 11 operations.

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has adopted a document outlining the list of cryptocurrencies permitted for use by crypto banks and the procedures for transactions involving them.

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DeFi Hacks Cast Doubt on Wall Street’s Crypto AmbitionsDeFi hacks lead to $15B loss, raising concerns for Wall Street's crypto plans.

Following recent DeFi attacks, the sector lost $15 billion. Andrew Moss of Jefferies believes this may dampen Wall Street firms' interest in blockchain technologies.

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Fear and Greed Index Hits Three-Month High Amid Bitcoin SurgeFear and Greed Index hits highest level since January amid Bitcoin surge.

The cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has reached its highest level since January, according to data from Alternative.me.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

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

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Kalshi penalises three US politicians for betting on their own racesKalshi penalises three US politicians for betting on their own races.

Prediction market Kalshi imposed sanctions on three US politicians who bet on the outcomes of their own campaigns.

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OpenAI Launches Cloud-Based AI Agents for Team CollaborationOpenAI introduces 'workspace agents' in ChatGPT for team collaboration.

OpenAI has introduced 'workspace agents' in ChatGPT. Teams can create shared assistants to tackle complex tasks and lengthy processes.

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Phemex Launched Prediction Markets in Partnership with Polymarket

On April 23, crypto exchange Phemex launched prediction markets built on Polymarket infrastructure — one of the largest platforms in the segment. Users can trade outcomes of real-world events spanning macroeconomics, geopolitics, technology, sports, and culture directly from their exchange account, according to a press release.

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Google Enhances AI Chips and Launches Agent PlatformGoogle unveils AI tools and $750M fund for automation.

Google has unveiled a suite of tools designed to aid companies in automating tasks through AI agents.

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Aave Experiences Over $16 Billion in Deposit Outflows in DaysAave deposits fell by 35% after Kelp hack, dropping from $45.8 billion to $29.6 billion.

Following the Kelp hack, deposits in the leading lending protocol Aave dropped by 35% — from $45.8 billion to $29.6 billion, noted on-chain analyst EmberCN.

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The zero-day market: discover, sell and keep quietInside zero-day trade: brokers, prices, sanctions and leaked tools hitting phones and crypto.

How states buy zero-day exploits, then impose sanctions and fight hackers.

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Documentary names Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin’s creatorsDocumentary argues Satoshi was a joint pseudonym for Hal Finney and Len Sassaman.

Finding Satoshi claims Satoshi Nakamoto was a joint pseudonym used by Hal Finney and Len Sassaman.

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SpaceX Warns of Potential Commercial Failure of Space Data CentersSpaceX warns of potential commercial failure of space data centers.

SpaceX announced that the project to build data centers in space may not meet expectations, according to the company's IPO filing.

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Bitcoin Surges Past $79,000Liquidation volume of short positions reached $375 million.

In the past 24 hours, the price of the leading cryptocurrency has risen by 4.7%. At the time of writing, the asset is trading at its highest level since the end of January — around $79,300.

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UK Cracks Down on Illegal P2P Cryptocurrency TradingUK's FCA conducted raids in London over illegal P2P crypto trading suspicions.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) conducted raids at eight locations in London over suspicions of illegal P2P trading of digital assets.

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Kelp Hack Triggers $15 Billion Withdrawal from AaveAave users withdrew $15.1 billion following the Kelp hack.

In the three and a half days following the Kelp hack, users of the Aave lending protocol withdrew $15.1 billion.

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Cybersecurity Experts Warn of New Wave of North Korean Hacker AttacksmacOS users are at risk.

Lazarus Group has discovered a new method of infiltrating victims' systems through ordinary work calls, according to cybersecurity expert Mauro Eldritch.

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