Cybersecurity researcher uncovers fake Ledger sold on Chinese marketplace April 17, 2026, 2:02 am
The researcher said they examined the fake Ledger device’s firmware and found signs pointing to a Chinese semiconductor company named Espressif Systems.
Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto April 17, 2026, 1:20 am
The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operatives.
At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack April 17, 2026, 1:08 am
Rhea Finance and the Russia-linked Grinex exchange were hacked for a combined $21 million over the past two days.
Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death April 16, 2026, 11:22 pm
Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack April 16, 2026, 11:20 pm
Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.
Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan April 16, 2026, 10:49 pm
“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury market crisis.
Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts April 16, 2026, 10:00 pm
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.
Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack April 16, 2026, 9:35 pm
Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in April.
Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days April 16, 2026, 8:00 pm
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.
Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K April 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.