Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Apple has fixed a security flaw that allowed investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to access deleted messages from the Signal messaging app through an iPhone’s notification system. In a security advisory released Wednesday, Apple confirmed it resolved a bug that caused notifications marked for deletion to be unexpectedly retained on devices. The flaw meant cached previews of incoming messages remained stored in the phone’s notification database, even after users enabled disappearing messages or removed the Signal app entirely. Signal later confirmed that Apple’s latest iOS update addressed the vulnerability, stating that the issue had allowed law enforcement to…

A key market health indicator for Bitcoin has shifted out of bearish territory, raising expectations that the recent downturn may be stabilizing, though analysts warn the signal should be treated cautiously. The CryptoQuant Bull Score Index climbed to 50, marking the first neutral reading since Bitcoin previously peaked above $126,000. The index blends ten on-chain metrics, including blockchain activity, investor profitability and liquidity conditions, to measure the overall strength of the Bitcoin market. A reading of 50 indicates an even split between bullish and bearish signals. Historically, values below 40 signal a structural bear market, while above 60 suggest a…

Dan Finlay, co-founder of the widely used crypto wallet MetaMask, has announced his departure from Consensys after more than ten years of development work. Finlay shared that his final day at the company had arrived, citing burnout following a decade spent building and expanding the wallet’s capabilities, and stating that he intends to focus on spending more time with his family. MetaMask was originally launched in 2016 by Finlay and Aaron Davis under Consensys. The wallet quickly gained traction as a major Ethereum based browser and mobile wallet, later expanding support to non-EVM networks such as Bitcoin and Tron, while…

Tether has frozen more than $344 million worth of USDT across two Tron blockchain addresses after the wallets were flagged by U.S. authorities for suspected illicit activity. The freeze, confirmed on April 23, is considered one of the largest enforcement actions in the company’s history. The action was carried out in coordination with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and U.S. law enforcement agencies after authorities shared intelligence linked to unlawful conduct. Blockchain security firm PeckShield earlier identified two Tron addresses TNiq9…QZH81 holding about $213 million in USDT and TTiDL…pjSr9 holding roughly $131 million which were blacklisted before the…

US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he has ordered the US Navy to fire on any vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating military tensions in the region. He also stated that mine-clearing operations will be increased to “triple” their current level as part of expanded maritime security efforts. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, remains under heavy military pressure amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Washington has continued enforcing a naval blockade and tightening maritime restrictions in the area. US Naval Blockade…

Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Under Pressure in London Markets Pantera Capital is urging London listed Satsuma Technology to liquidate its remaining Bitcoin holdings and return cash to shareholders after a severe collapse in both its stock price and digital asset strategy. According to Bloomberg, Pantera’s DAT Opportunity Fund, which holds about 6.7% of the company, is among investors calling for the wind-down. Satsuma currently holds around 646 BTC, valued at roughly $50 million, after selling 579 BTC in December. The company has seen its shares plunge 99% from a peak of 14 pounds ($18.90) last June, with its market value now…

US Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows and Market Momentum US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded strong momentum, posting a seven-day inflow streak totaling $1.9 billion as Bitcoin continues its recovery toward the $80,000 level. According to Farside data, the funds saw $335.8 million in inflows on Wednesday alone, marking the seventh consecutive day of positive flows. This inflow streak has already surpassed the March run, which totaled $1.2 billion over a similar seven-day period. Combined assets under management across Bitcoin ETFs now stand at around 1.3 million BTC, valued at approximately $103 billion based on Wallet Pilot data. BlackRock IBIT Dominates…

Crypto Industry Push for Senate Banking Committee Markup A major coalition of crypto firms and trade groups is pressing the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to advance digital asset market structure legislation, warning that delays could weaken U.S. competitiveness in global financial markets. In an April 23 letter, groups led by the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association urged lawmakers to “notice and proceed towards a markup” of the Clarity Act. The letter was addressed to Chairman Tim Scott, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis, and Senator Ruben Gallego. It was signed by Coinbase, Circle, Kraken, Ripple,…

Two accounts on Polymarket have drawn scrutiny after earning roughly $37,000 by correctly betting on unusual temperature readings recorded at a Paris weather station located at Charles de Gaulle Airport. The wagers centered on prediction markets tracking the highest temperature in Paris on April 6 and April 15, using official readings from the airport station measured in degrees Celsius. French broadcaster BFMTV reported that temperatures unexpectedly rose above 21°C on April 6 before quickly dropping back to prior levels. That market concluded with winnings exceeding $16,000. Analysts Highlight Unusual Trading Patterns Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps identified a similar anomaly on…

Blockchain Capital is working to raise $700 million across two new investment funds designed to support the next phase of blockchain innovation. The fundraising effort includes the firm’s seventh early-stage fund, which will focus on experimental and newly launched projects, along with a separate growth fund targeting more mature companies that already show measurable traction. The funding rounds are expected to close within six months, though sources indicate that portions of the capital are already being deployed into selected opportunities. The firm previously secured $1 billion for earlier investment vehicles and currently manages over $2 billion in assets under management,…