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Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal
Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. Executives
CoinUp Hosts Web3 Jazz Night in Hong Kong, Outlines AI-Driven Platform Expansion
On April 20, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange CoinUp hosted its “Jazz Night” at The Murray Hotel, gathering global web3 professionals to discuss industry shifts and platform
Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression
Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki predicts a potential 2026-27 crash and urges investors to prepare capital in advance. Strategy emphasizes buying discounted assets during downturns, citing profits
Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says
Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. confirmed INDOPACOM runs
Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents
Key Takeaways: Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history, with 28-30 incidents totaling over $625M stolen. Drift Protocol lost $285M on
Prediction Market Leader Polymarket Deploys Chainalysis Security Tools – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Polymarket selected Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring trading activity. The 2024 partnership introduces bespoke anomaly models to detect insider
Canadian Pension Giant Grabs 1.38M MSTR Shares Worth $219M
Key Takeaways: AIMCo, Canada’s $195B asset manager, bought 1.38 million MSTR shares worth $219M in its first bitcoin-linked bet. Canada’s top institutions, including RBC and
BYDFi Reviews 6th Anniversary with Prediction Market Launch
PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30, 2026 – Global crypto exchange BYDFi is approaching the close of its month-long 6th anniversary season, marking a new
ViaBTC CEO Defines Blockchain’s Role as Crypto Market Matures
PRESS RELEASE. As the crypto market matures, ViaBTC, a global cryptocurrency mining pool, is bringing sharper focus to blockchain’s role in modern finance. With institutional
Wasabi Protocol Loses $5M After Attacker Seizes Deployer Admin Key Across 3 Chains
Key Takeaways: An attacker drained $4.5M to $5.5M from Wasabi Protocol by compromising the deployer EOA admin key on April 30, 2026. Virtuals Protocol froze