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Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining
Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile data centers that mine bitcoin. Brazil lost $1.2B to 20% energy curtailment in
Hong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong positioned digital assets as part of its core infrastructure, signaling strong policy support. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said tokenization boosts efficiency
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock’s IBIT
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods. Institutional investors are increasing exposure, reinforcing bitcoin market momentum.
KelpDAO Hack ‘Contagion’ Triggers Worst DeFi Liquidity Crunch Since 2024
Key Takeaways: The KelpDAO exploit on April 18, 2026, exposed Aave to an estimated $124M-$230M in bad debt within 72 hours. Aave’s total value locked
Why rsETH’s Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security
Key Takeaways: rsETH depegged to $1,723 on April 23 after KelpDAO suffered a breach by suspected hackers. Contagion risks led Aave to freeze reserves, as
Circle Economist Proposes Higher USDC Rates on Aave V3 After KelpDAO Exploit
Key Takeaways: Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed raising USDC’s Aave V3 Slope 2 rate to 50% to restore liquidity after a KelpDAO exploit. A
Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: President Trump declared on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has sealed the Strait of Hormuz pending an Iran deal. Iran seized
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his
Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization
Key Takeaways: Ontario Bill 107 would ban online gambling ads across TV, social media, and paid sponsorships. Fines reach C$1 million; second conviction triggers license
Bitget and Block Scholes: Traders Increasingly Adopt 24/7 Tokenized Markets for Real-Time Macro Hedging
A new report from cryptocurrency platform Bitget and institutional research firm Block Scholes indicates a growing convergence between digital assets and traditional financial markets, driven