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Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let a single validator bypass DeFi safeguards. Protocols face escalating risks as Chainalysis signals hidden failures may evade detection. Cross-Chain Bridge Flaws Expose DeFi Security Risks Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlighted a $292M decentralized

Key Takeaways: Tether led an $8M round for KAIO on April 20, 2026, bringing the Abu Dhabi tokenization firm’s total raised to $19M. KAIO has processed over $500M in transactions and manages ~$100M in AUM. The firm works with Blackrock, Nomura, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Brevan Howard, Chainlink Labs, and Hamilton Lane funds. KAIO plans

Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower demand stays strong. Expansion signals Coinbase aims to bring crypto-backed loans to more markets. Coinbase Expands Crypto-Backed Lending in UK Rising U.S. adoption of crypto-backed lending is guiding Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq:

Key Takeaways: Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH, raising holdings to 4.12% and nearing its 5% supply goal. Bitmine’s 3.33 million ETH staked targets $220 million+ yield, boosting institutional staking appeal. ETH’s 41% rebound supports Bitmine strategy, but concentration risk may shape next moves. 5% Ethereum Supply Target Edges Closer for Bitmine After Major Purchase Bitmine Immersion

Key Takeaways: Kraken joined Bitget and Binance on April 20 in ZachXBT’s expanding M token manipulation probe. Memecore’s M carries a $6B market cap but only $66M in total app volume, with insiders holding 90%. Kraken, Binance, and Bitget have not responded; ZachXBT urges exchanges to freeze accounts of manipulators. Kraken Named Alongside Bitget and

PRESS RELEASE. Mining Grid, the company behind the Mining Race platform, is marking the first anniversary of Mining COREs with COREs Evolution, a major upgrade to its original COREs Racing model. First launched globally in April 2025, Mining COREs have now completed one year of activity inside the Mining Race ecosystem. This milestone also reflects

The Tezos ecosystem is deepening its footprint in the region with the establishment of Tezos Southeast Asia, a new Singapore-headquartered entity designed to incubate projects, attract developers, and accelerate web3 adoption across key sectors like gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the arts. The launch of the Southeast Asian hub coincides with the formation of Tezos

Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by removing leverage, allowing 1-cent minimum trades for retail investors. OKX plans to expand the product to more asset pairs and additional global regions as the rollout continues. Addressing Market Friction OKX

From crypto investigations to new exploits, from Russia introducing new crypto bill to Pakistan lifting its crypto banking ban, here are stories you might have missed last week. Market Movements & Corporate Strategy Crypto Whale Moves $225 Million USDC Before Pulling $77.52 Million Ethereum On-chain analytics tracked a major whale (address 0xeCE7) depositing $225 million

Key Takeaways: Coinbase tests AI Slack agents mimicking ex-employees, setting an industry precedent for future work setups. The move paves the way for other tech firms to adopt this structure next. Even after it sparked accountability fears, Brian Armstrong will adopt unique employee naming models next. Coinbase Pioneers AI Agent Employees Using Former Employees as