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Weekly Recap: Disheartening Quantum Forecast and $280M Drift Protocol Hack
Bitcoin remains steady at $67,000 while Drift Protocol suffers a $280M hack linked to North Korean hackers, and the U.S. begins implementing the GENIUS Act.
Sarah Chen6 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Reports Sharp Decline in Crypto Market Inflows
JPMorgan reports a sharp decline in crypto inflows in Q1 2026, with total inflows around $11 billion, significantly lower than the previous year.
James Park1 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: New Prank Trojan in Russia, Data Leak from the European Commission
This week's cybersecurity roundup includes a new prank Trojan in Russia, a data leak from the European Commission, and a hacker charged with stealing $53 million.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
Study: Aave V3 Avoided "Bad" Debt at Borrowers' Expense
Aave V3 has successfully avoided bad debts, but borrowers face significant losses, according to a Bank of Canada study.
Elena Volkov2 min - News
Will Google's Quantum Predictions and Gulf War Crash the Crypto Market?
This week’s highlights include Russia's mining ban, Google's quantum hacking predictions, and the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on global markets.
Aisha Patel3 min - Crypto
Experts Link $280 Million Drift Hack to North Korean Hackers
Experts have linked the $280 million hack of Drift to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which has a history of high-profile attacks on cryptocurrency platforms.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Brad Garlinghouse Responds to Ripple Prime's 'Average Quality' Rating
Brad Garlinghouse commented on Ripple Prime's recent investment rating by KBRA, highlighting its strengths and growth potential despite some risks.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block and Earns $210,000
A solo miner recently discovered a Bitcoin block, earning approximately $210,000, despite the increasing difficulty in mining.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Binance Research: Bitcoin Transitions from Lagging Asset to Leading Indicator
Binance Research reveals Bitcoin's shift from a lagging asset to a leading economic indicator, influenced by institutional investors and macro trends.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Circle Launches Wrapped Bitcoin
Circle has launched cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC, aiming to enhance its functionality in the DeFi ecosystem.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
Riot Platforms Sells $289 Million in Bitcoin to Fund AI Infrastructure
Riot Platforms sold $289 million in Bitcoin to fund its shift towards AI infrastructure, despite a decrease in mining output.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
BestChange Increases Referral Program Rewards Fivefold
BestChange has increased its referral program rewards from $1 to $5, along with additional earnings from AML checks, enhancing opportunities for participants.
Aisha Patel2 min