Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Bitcoin briefly moved above the $76,000 resistance level but failed to maintain momentum, reversing below $74,000 during the same session. The move highlights a continued two-month struggle to secure a decisive breakout above key resistance zones. Despite the rejection, Bitcoin still recorded about a 1.3% daily gain, trading near $74,300. Ethereum followed a similar pattern, retreating from levels above $2,400 but outperforming Bitcoin with a 2.5% daily increase. Meanwhile, traditional markets showed stronger momentum, with the Nasdaq closing at session highs and the S&P 500 rising 1.2%, nearing record territory. Bitcoin remains roughly 40% below its previous all-time high near…

Kevin Warsh, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve and replace current chair Jerome Powell, has disclosed millions of dollars in assets ahead of his confirmation process. In filings submitted to the US Office of Government Ethics, Warsh reported holdings in several crypto and artificial intelligence-related investment funds. The disclosure listed Excepted Investment Funds (EIFs) connected to crypto firms such as Compound, Dapper Labs, and Kinetic, along with AI-focused companies including Delphi, Conversion, Factory, and Glue. Although his total assets exceed $100 million, the value ranges for several crypto and AI investments were not specified. Senate Confirmation Timeline…

The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a new initiative called the Ethereum Audit Subsidy Program, designed to provide financial assistance to developers seeking professional security audits. The program forms part of the broader Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, which focuses on improving long-term resilience and safety across the Ethereum ecosystem. Security audits are widely recognized as an essential step before launching blockchain applications, yet their high cost often limits access for smaller teams. By offering subsidies, the foundation aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage developers to adopt stronger security standards from the early stages of project development. Collaboration With Key Security…

Web3 platforms recorded losses of approximately $464.5 million across 43 security incidents during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by Hacken. The findings show that phishing and social engineering attacks were the leading causes of financial damage, accounting for $306 million in total losses. A single hardware wallet phishing incident in January alone resulted in a $282 million loss, representing roughly 81% of the quarter’s total damage. Smart contract vulnerabilities also remained a key threat, contributing $86.2 million in losses, while compromised keys and access control failures added another $71.9 million. Despite these figures, the quarter…

Goldman Sachs has filed an application to launch a Bitcoin Premium Income exchange traded fund, marking one of its first major direct moves into cryptocurrency-linked investment products. The proposed ETF is designed to provide exposure to bitcoin while generating income through an options-based premium strategy. The structure involves selling options tied to bitcoin-linked exchange traded products, allowing the fund to collect premium income. However, this approach may limit potential gains during strong market rallies, reflecting a trade-off between steady yield and full price participation. Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas wrote in a post on X; Competition Intensifies With Similar Bitcoin Income…

The American Bankers Association has pushed back against a recent report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers that suggested banning stablecoin yield payments would have only a minimal effect on the banking sector. The White House analysis estimated that prohibiting yields on stablecoins would increase bank lending by about $2.1 billion, representing just a 0.02% rise under baseline conditions. However, ABA chief economist Sayee Srinivasan and vice president Yikai Wang argued that the report focused on the wrong metric. They stressed that the primary concern is whether allowing stablecoin yields would encourage deposit outflows, particularly from smaller community…

Bitcoin has moved past 50.01% of its current halving cycle, according to network data from mempool.space, marking a key milestone in epoch 5 that began in April 2024 and runs toward the next halving expected on April 12, 2028. The block subsidy now stands at 3.125 BTC per block, with issuance averaging about 450 BTC per day as blocks are mined roughly every 10 minutes. The Bitcoin network maintains stability through difficulty adjustments every 2,016 blocks, ensuring consistent issuance as supply trends toward the fixed 21 million cap. More than 20 million BTC have already been mined, leaving the final…

Onchain investigator ZachXBT reported that a fraudulent Ledger Live application listed on Apple App Store was responsible for roughly $9.5 million in stolen cryptocurrency between April 7 and April 13. According to findings shared in a Telegram post, more than 50 suspected victims were affected across multiple blockchain networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, and XRP Ledger. The stolen funds were reportedly routed through more than 150 deposit addresses linked to KuCoin, allegedly tied to a centralized mixing service known as AudiA6. The fake application was removed from the platform on April 13 after the thefts were identified. Largest Victim…

Bitcoin surged above the $76,000 level during the New York trading session, breaking above its March highs and signaling renewed bullish momentum. The move marks a key technical breakout, as the $72,000–$76,000 zone had acted as a strong resistance area for weeks. Analysts note that clearing this level is often viewed as confirmation of a trend reversal and sustained upside momentum. Recent market action shows Bitcoin had been consolidating between roughly $62,500 and $75,000 before pushing higher, indicating growing buying pressure and renewed demand from traders and institutions. Key Levels Traders Are Watching Next With the March high now broken,…

The XRP Ledger (XRPL), widely used by blockchain payments company Ripple, has integrated technology from zero-knowledge infrastructure provider Boundless to enable confidential yet compliant transactions directly on its base layer. According to details shared Tuesday, the system allows banks and asset managers to shield sensitive information such as transaction size, frequency, and counterparties from public view. Boundless chief executive Shiv Shankar explained that the framework uses selective disclosure and role-based access controls, enabling regulators to audit activity when required. This structure aims to balance privacy needs with compliance standards that financial institutions must follow. Expanding Use Cases for Institutional Blockchain…