Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms April 22, 2026, 10:20 am
Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and access corporate systems on macOS.
Here’s what happened in crypto today April 22, 2026, 10:13 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Binance.US cuts spot trading fees to near zero in push to undercut rivals April 22, 2026, 10:00 am
The exchange set maker fees at 0% and taker fees at 0.02% across all pairs, extending near-zero pricing to all users with no volume tiers or subscription requirements.
Aave deposits fall by $15B as Kelp exploit sparks flight from DeFi lender April 22, 2026, 9:47 am
Aave’s supplied balance has tanked since the Kelp DAO bridge exploit, as users pull funds amid uncertainty over how much of the rsETH-linked shortfall the protocol will ultimately absorb.
UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids April 22, 2026, 9:38 am
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.
Europe’s MiCA regime puts smaller crypto firms under pressure April 22, 2026, 9:28 am
Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation.
Russia advances crypto bill that could pave way for criminal penalties April 22, 2026, 9:11 am
Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and 2027.
North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit April 22, 2026, 8:29 am
DPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users.
SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins April 22, 2026, 8:29 am
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities.
‘Powerful move’ looms for Bitcoin price, says Bollinger Bands indicator April 22, 2026, 7:36 am
Bitcoin’s technical indicators predicted a significant move ahead for BTC, but the price must first break resistance at $80,000.