Banking
Hacks
SafeMoon community frustrated over meaningless updates after $9M contract exploit
The SafeMoon community and investors took to Reddit to vent their annoyance at the repetitive, hollow progress updates.
Web3
Access Protocol finalizes 500M ACS token airdrop: Here’s how you can participate
Access Protocol concludes its last community giveaway with two airdrops, offering users a chance to earn up to 40,000 free ACS tokens each.
Adoption
Tuttle Twins kids cartoon to feature episode on Bitcoin
Wholesome streaming platform Angel Studio are set to release the cartoon Tuttle Twins Bitcoin episode on May 2.
AI
Blockworks co-founder says he wouldn’t touch CryptoGPT with 10-foot pole
CryptoGPT red flags called out by Jason Yanowitz include 'absurd' 2 million user claim and discrepancies in key personnel.
AI
CryptoGPT’s $10M investment from DWF Labs triggers 11% price surge
CryptoGPT said the funding will be used to develop AI-based Web3 tech for expansion in Asia.
CBDCs
Bank of England’s digital pound won’t replace cash
The proposed CBDC system will operate alongside traditional cash. However, concerns on freedom and financial privacy persist.
Exchanges
Zhu Su’s OPNX exchange rolls with wisecracks on its low daily trading volume
OPNX said it is exploring a more transparent market making model, adding its bankruptcy claims trading is not yet live.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin trades steady following lower unemployment than expected in jobs data
Bitcoin posts a 0.5% swing capping an already flat performance this week.
Crypto
CryptoSlate wMarket Update: XRP outperforms large caps in flat crypto market
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
NFTs
Enjin Coin outshines top 100 cryptocurrencies, posting 40 day highs
Enjin Coin leads the top 100 cryptocurrencies as it teases new platform User Interface (UI).
Legal
Jeremy Hogan: SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit could continue beyond 2026
Hogan stated a loss for Ripple would extend the case beyond three years via the appeals process.
Rumors
The Bitcoin Whitepaper may still be secretly stored on your computer
The Bitcoin whitepaper is available as a hidden file on every Mac computer post-Catalina.