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Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution
April 2, 2026 15:00
Beyond simple storage, the next era of institutional crypto will be defined by the real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets across a fragmented market.
North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic
April 2, 2026 14:50
The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations.
Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale
April 2, 2026 13:57
The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher.
The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor
April 2, 2026 13:34
Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower
April 2, 2026 13:11
Uniswap (UNI) declined 7.7% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6.9%, leading the index lower.
Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others
April 2, 2026 13:00
The Coinbase-engineered agentic commerce protocol x402 has garnered support from a long list of big names like Google, Cloudflare and Stripe.
Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time
April 2, 2026 12:00
Built with advice and hardware access from D-Wave, the testnet has drawn 13,000 sign-ups and early work from six research teams, but remains an experimental environment rather than a live mainnet.
SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto
April 2, 2026 12:00
The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank.
Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain
April 2, 2026 11:45
The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules.
Audit admin keys, not just code, expert says after $200 million Drift exploit
April 2, 2026 11:15
Your day-ahead look for April 2, 2026