Stablecoins
Exchanges
Alabama drops case against Coinbase as crypto policy discussions evolve
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal also renewed calls for congressional action to establish a unified legal framework for crypto staking.
Lending
DeFi lending protocols gain $2.3B in TVL, fueling token outperformance
Active loans increase $700 million in 24 hours, as lending-related tokens register 7.7% average daily gains.
Regulation
Former SEC adviser warns regulation by enforcement persists despite federal shakeup
State-level lawsuits can still hinder crypto firms' operations in the absence of federal regulation, says Justin Slaughter.
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.
