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CoinGecko: Q1 Crypto Winter Sees CEX Volumes Collapse

March was the “weakest month" with $800 billion in centralized crypto exchange trading volume, the lowest since November 2023. The cryptocurrency market has entered a “sustained crypto winter,” according to CoinGecko, as spot trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges rapidly fell over the first quarter of 2026. Crypto market capitalization fell by more than 20%

Fake Ledger Nano S Plus Sold on Chinese Marketplace

A Brazilian security researcher has warned others of the latest counterfeit Ledger device scam aimed at stealing users’ crypto. Posting as “Past_Computer2901” on the “ledgerwallet” Reddit channel on Thursday, the security researcher said they purchased what they thought was a legitimate Ledger device for personal use, but soon realized after it arrived that it was

Investigation Finds 100 North Korean Operatives in Web3

The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operatives. The Ethereum Foundation said it funded a six-month project that exposed 100 North Korean operatives who had infiltrated Web3 companies under fake identities. The foundation on Thursday shared a recap of its

Wave of DeFi Hacks Follows $280M Drift Breach

At least 12 DeFi protocols and crypto businesses have been attacked in just over two weeks since the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit on April 1. Attacks aimed at crypto protocols or companies since the start of April include CoW Swap, Hyperbridge, Bybit, Dango, Silo Finance, BSC TMM, Aethir, MONA, Zerion and, most recently, Rhea

Zanzibar Police Question Crypto Founder After Fiancée’s Death

Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson. Police in Zanzibar are reportedly holding Joe McCann, a crypto trader and the founder of the crypto fund Asymmetric, for questioning after his fiancée died while the pair were on vacation. McCann’s fiancée, Ashly Robinson, 31

Sanctioned Exchange Grinex Halts Trading After $14M Hack

Sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex said it has suspended trading after losing more than 1 billion Russian rubles ($13.7 million) to an attack bearing signs of involvement by foreign intelligence agencies. The exchange, which is registered in Kyrgyzstan but has been linked to Russia’s crypto ecosystem and alleged sanctions evasion, said on Thursday that the funds

Paulson Urges Emergency Plan for Potential Treasury Demand Collapse

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has urged US authorities to prepare a contingency plan for a potential future collapse in demand for US Treasurys, warning that the fallout would be “vicious.” “We need an emergency break-the-glass plan, which is targeted and short-term, on the shelf, so it’s ready to go when we hit the wall,”

What Will Restart Bitcoin’s Rally After Stalling at $76K?

Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to reclaim price highs above $76,000, but analysts say that the uptrend may continue if key conditions are met. Bitcoin’s 8% climb over the last three days saw it reclaim key levels, including the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $71,000. “$76K is the level that decides everything,” analyst Crypto Patel said

Class Action Targets Circle Over $280M Drift Exploit

Circle Internet Group is facing a class action lawsuit led by a Drift Protocol investor claiming it failed to freeze funds stolen in a $280 million exploit of the protocol on April 1. The lawsuit was filed by Drift investor Joshua McCollum on behalf of over 100 members in a US district court in Massachusetts

Whales Push Bitcoin Toward $90K After 270,000 BTC Accumulation

Bitcoin (BTC) appears on track to hit $90,000 in the coming weeks as whales have accumulated about 20 times the cryptocurrency’s daily new supply in the past weeks. Key takeaways: Whales bought roughly 270,000 BTC in the past 30 days. BTC broke out of its symmetrical pattern setup with a measured target at around $92,220.
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