Technology
Analysis
Early-stage crypto investors face 50% average loss on locked positions
Vested tokens crashed up to 88% from May 2024 until April 2025, and investors could not sell their locked positions.
Hacks
XRP Ledger developer kit compromised with backdoor to steal wallet private keys
A user named “mukulljangid” published five new versions of the XRPL package for developers, all containing a malware to steal private keys.
Exchanges
Coinbase launches asset recovery tool for lost Solana tokens
Solana becomes the latest network supported by Coinbase's recovery feature, following Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Chain.
Analysis
Bitcoin recovery shows resilience amid macro turmoil but momentum faces resistance at $92k
Bitcoin held its ground while traditional financial markets bled, but its upward momentum faces resistance at $92,000.
Bitcoin
Strategy Bitcoin purchases show minimal effect on BTC price
Despite the assumption that Bitcoin acquisition programs have a material influence on short-term price action, the last 27 weeks suggest lack of strength to these claims.
Tokenization
Zora faces backlash over token supply control and ‘for fun’ label
Despite claiming the token is for fun, Zora will hold 38.9% of the supply divided between its team and treasury, while investors will keep 26.1%.
ETF
SEC reviewing 72 crypto-related ETF applications, including derivatives as of April 21
The listings range from major cap altcoins to memecoins, and include options and leveraged products.
Regulation
Legal experts recommend flexible approach for SEC to define tokens as securities
The letter discuss the idea of a "token safe harbor," which would foster innovation while creating regulatory clarity.
Exchanges
Vietnam plans pilot crypto trading platform with Bybit support
The platform aims to create a controlled environment where investors and businesses can transact transparently and safely.
ETF
Canary files for staked TRX ETF amid ongoing staking discussions in the US
The filing is the first related to TRX, and comes as lawmakers and crypto figures push for the inclusion of staking in crypto exchange-traded products.
Layer-2
Ethereum’s planned blob increases insufficient to sustain L2 transaction growth
A tenfold increase in transactions on Ethereum layer-2 blockchains could present prohibitive costs to users.
Stablecoins
Coinbase and traditional financial firms poised to benefit from US stablecoin legislation
Firms such as PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard could have direct benefits, while Charles Schwab and BlackRock could gain indirectly.