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Latest headlines from the top crypto publications, updated every 30 minutes.

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CoinTelegraph 6h ago

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired ↗

Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.

CoinTelegraph 8h ago

Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a 'conservative' node client ↗

The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education.

CoinTelegraph 12h ago

Here’s what happened in crypto today ↗

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

CoinTelegraph 13h ago

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi, rejects event contract defense ↗

The judge said Kalshi’s event contracts are indistinguishable from sports betting, supporting the state’s position that the platform requires a gaming license.

CoinTelegraph 14h ago

Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets ↗

Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go.

CoinTelegraph 14h ago

Bitcoin shorts risk $2.5 billion liquidation at $72K: Are bears in danger? ↗

Bitcoin is poised for a reversal if ETF demand returns or a ceasefire occurs, potentially crushing short sellers in a massive price squeeze.

CoinTelegraph 16h ago

Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash ↗

Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.

CoinTelegraph 17h ago

Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026 ↗

Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.

CoinTelegraph 18h ago

Tether may delay fundraising if demand falls short at $500B valuation: Report ↗

The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms.

CoinTelegraph 20h ago

Bitcoin’s ‘no direction’ action may lead to heavier breakout: Analyst ↗

The longer Bitcoin's price stays flat, the bigger the move up could eventually be, according to a crypto analyst.

CoinTelegraph 22h ago

Bitcoin ETFs 'will be larger' than gold ETFs: Analyst ↗

Bitcoin ETFs offer more use cases for the average investor’s portfolio than a gold ETF does, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Ethereum Foundation nearly reaches 70,000 staked ETH goal ↗

The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Cambodian lawmakers propose severe prison time for crypto scammers ↗

The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Is Bitcoin mispricing a prolonged Iran war? Ex-hedge fund manager weighs in ↗

In a recent Cointelegraph interview, macro investor James Lavish explains why markets are pricing in a quick end to the Iran war — and what could happen if that assumption is wrong.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

US community banks oppose OCC's approval of Coinbase trust charter ↗

The Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Kalshi onboards ex-Democratic strategist amid legal troubles ↗

Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

ZachXBT accuses Circle of $420M in 'compliance failures' since 2022 ↗

Circle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin treasuries break ranks as BTC dips below $70K ↗

Corporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk ↗

Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Price predictions 4/3: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK ↗

Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, but select analysts believe that the decline is not over yet and the $60,000 level may break down.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Binance led Q1 crypto derivatives as Hyperliquid cracked top 10: CoinGlass ↗

Binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according to CoinGlass.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, says Offchain Labs ↗

Edward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Solo Bitcoin miner bags $210K Bitcoin block reward ↗

A CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to stay afloat.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Decentralized email platform Dmail to cease services on May 15 ↗

Dmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one small state ↗

A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Aave avoided bad debt by shifting risk to borrowers: Bank of Canada study ↗

A Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Bitcoin 'done' with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target ↗

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit ↗

Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

South Korean brokerage Korea Investment & Securities eyes Coinone stake: Report ↗

The reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership.

CoinTelegraph 1d ago

Crypto hackers steal $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1: DefiLlama ↗

January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.

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We aggregate headlines from CoinTelegraph, CoinDesk, Decrypt, and Bitcoin Magazine — the four most-read crypto publications. Headlines link directly to the original articles. Updated every 30 minutes automatically. For a different perspective on crypto, check out our in-depth guides or the AI experiment diary.