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Poland’s Largest Exchange Faces $350M Swindling Allegations

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Zondacrypto is facing allegations of fund misappropriation, as its CEO, Przemysław Kral, claims the exchange lost access to a wallet containing over 4,500 BTC. Kral stated that the wallet was sold to the exchange, but its former owner disappeared before delivering the private keys. Key

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US DOJ Arrests Commando Involved in Maduro’s Removal Operation Over Insider Trading

Coins Legend April 24, 2026 0

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who profited over $400K with bets placed on Polymarket, one of the largest event market platforms, was allegedly involved in the operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, back in January, and his wife, Cilia Flores. Key Takeaways: DOJ arrested Gannon Ken Van Dyke for making $400K […]

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Cryptoquant: KelpDAO Hack ‘Contagion’ Triggers Worst DeFi Liquidity Crunch Since 2024

Coins Legend April 24, 2026 0

The KelpDAO exploit allowed an attacker to siphon unbacked rsETH tokens and deposit them into Aave, triggering one of the sharpest liquidity contractions in recent DeFi history, according to the latest Cryptoquant report dubbed the “ DeFi Contagion.” Key Takeaways: The KelpDAO exploit on April 18, 2026, exposed Aave to an estimated $124M-$230M in bad […]

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Bitcoin Mining Profit Guide April 2026: 14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh

Coins Legend April 24, 2026 0

On Thursday, April 23, Bitcoin’s hashprice stood at $36.46 per petahash per second, and every one of the 14 top-ranked ASIC miners tracked in current profitability data is generating positive daily returns for operators paying $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s hashprice hit $36.46 per PH/s on April 23, 2026, keeping all 14 tracked ASIC […]

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Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH’s Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

Following a breach by suspected North Korea-backed hackers, KelpDAO’s liquid restaked token, rsETH, depegged from ether. Flare CPO Filip Koprivec argues that the rsETH incident proves bridge security must be treated as a core component of collateral risk management. Key Takeaways: rsETH depegged to $1,723 on April 23 after KelpDAO suffered a breach by suspected […]

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Bitcoin Retreats From $79K Peak as Middle East Economic Warfare Intensifies

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

Bitcoin’s momentum stalled on Thursday as the asset retreated from a peak of $79,500 to consolidate around $78,000. This 1.2% dip marked the cryptocurrency’s first 24-hour loss in several days, resulting in a $10 billion decline in total market capitalization. Key Takeaways: On April 23, bitcoin dipped to $77,201 after failing to sustain its $79,500 […]

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Circle Economist Proposes Higher USDC Rates on Aave V3 After KelpDAO Exploit

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

Gordon Liao, Circle’s Chief Economist, submitted a governance proposal on April 22, 2026, calling on Aave to raise USDC borrow rates sharply on its V3 Ethereum Core market after a $292 million exploit against KelpDAO left the pool functionally frozen for four consecutive days. Key Takeaways: Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed raising USDC’s Aave […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with significant volume and a $336 million inflow, while ether’s inflow run hit its 10th day. XRP edged higher, and solana saw no inflows for the second day in a row. Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $335.8 million on April 22, led by Blackrock IBIT, extending a 7-day […]

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Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to participate in prediction markets and event-based contracts. The order arrives while Illinois contests a federal lawsuit filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) seeking to block state enforcement against CFTC-registered prediction

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Declare Your Crypto or Face Jail: South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules

Coins Legend April 23, 2026 0

South Africa’s proposed capital flow management regulations 2026 introduce strict new requirements for travelers entering or leaving South Africa with cryptocurrency. Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison. New 2026 capital flow laws grant officials invasive powers to search devices for Bitcoin