Crypto hackers steal $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1: DefiLlama April 3, 2026, 2:40 am
January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.
Bitcoin supply in profit heads to ‘true bear market’ levels April 3, 2026, 1:38 am
CryptoQuant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market.
Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF April 3, 2026, 12:13 am
The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”
Stablecoins flip automated clearing house volume in February April 3, 2026, 12:08 am
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network.
Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase April 2, 2026, 11:45 pm
Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.
Bitcoin miner Riot sold 3,778 BTC during Q1 amid broader market pressure April 2, 2026, 11:19 pm
Arkham also flagged a 500 Bitcoin outflow from Riot on Thursday, while MARA Holdings, Genius Group and Nakamoto Holdings sold a combined 15,501 Bitcoin in the last week.
Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption April 2, 2026, 9:26 pm
The x402 protocol won't be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said.
New Bitcoin price lows on the table until $76K becomes support April 2, 2026, 6:30 pm
Bitcoin data shows a series of bearish trading patterns that could usher in new price lows if the key support at $60,000 fails to hold. Here’s why bulls need a rally to $76,000.
Here’s what happened in crypto today April 2, 2026, 5:47 pm
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.
Stablecoin supply reaches $315B in Q1 as USDC rises, USDT declines April 2, 2026, 5:29 pm
Stablecoins dominated crypto trading in Q1 as investors sought safety, while rising bot usage and declining retail flows pointed to shifting market dynamics, according to CEX.IO.