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Hacker mints $5M in ZK tokens after compromising ZKsync admin account
A hacker compromised a ZKsync admin account on April 15, minting $5 million worth of unclaimed airdrop tokens, according to a statement from the official ZKsync X account. The attack was described as isolated, with no user funds affected.Following...
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OpenAI is building ‘X-like social network’ to rival Elon Musk — Report
Large language model developer OpenAI is reportedly working on a new social media network, putting the company on a collision course with Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms.Citing anonymous sources, The Verge reported on April 15 that...
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Solana’s MicroStrategy (MSTR): Janover (JNVR) Doubles SOL Holdings to $20M
Aiming to perhaps replicated Strategy's bitcoin (BTC) playbook, except with solana (SOL), fintech commercial real estate platform Janover (JNVR) has built a SOL stack worth roughly $21 million and seen its share price rise nearly 20-fold in less than...
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An Unlikely Contender Emerges as a Leader in the Crypto-Lending Arena – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Tether, known for its stablecoin products, has emerged as the leader in the crypto-lending arena, followed by Galaxy and Ledn. The sector has undergone a consolidation period following the collapse of former crypto-lending powerhouses Blockfi, Celsius, and Genesis. Tether...
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Bitcoin shows growing strength during market downturn — Wintermute
Bitcoin is showing growing resilience to macroeconomic headwinds compared with traditional financial markets, according to an April 14 report from crypto market maker Wintermute.The report noted that Bitcoin (BTC) has held up relatively well during the ongoing market downturn,...
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Ethereum could be AI’s key to decentralization, says former core dev
There is a “huge opportunity” for Ethereum to become a decentralized partner in solving current problems with artificial intelligence platforms, according to a former core Ethereum developer. Ethereum’s “biggest mainstream moment is waiting in the wings with AI,” said Eric...
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On-Chain Clues Suggest Bitcoin Bounce Might Be a False Signal—Here’s What to Know
Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname - HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player,...
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Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise
The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to crypto fund issuer Bitwise.Total company Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to around 688,000 BTC by the end...
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Bitcoin takes back seat as Trump, Bukele focus on trade and immigration
US President Donald Trump hosted El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House on April 14, with talks centered on trade and immigration, excluding Bitcoin from the public agenda.Pressing issues of migration and bilateral security cooperation set the...
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BTC News: Bitcoin Price Hovers at $85K as Fed’s Waller Suggests ‘Bad News’ Rate Cuts if Tariffs Resume
Bitcoin (BTC) drifted ever so gently upwards Monday as the broader market adjusts favorably to trade-related news.The largest cryptocurrency was up 1.6% in the last 24 hours and is now trading just shy of $85,000. Ether (ETH), meanwhile, rose...
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Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape
Namibia's agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago.Mac-Albert Hengari was...