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FTX estate misses out on $3B Cursor stake value after $200K sale in 2023
April 23, 2026 2:33 pm

FTX estate misses out on $3B Cursor stake value after $200K sale in 2023

The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising questions about bankruptcy asset sales.

OKX accelerates US push with BitGo off-exchange settlement
April 23, 2026 1:51 pm

OKX accelerates US push with BitGo off-exchange settlement

OKX integrates BitGo off-exchange settlement for US institutions, reducing pre-funding requirements and marking a key step in its US expansion following ICE investment.

Kelp DAO exploiter launders nearly all 75,700 in stolen ETH through THORchain
April 23, 2026 1:17 pm

Kelp DAO exploiter launders nearly all 75,700 in stolen ETH through THORchain

The wallet linked to the Kelp DAO exploit appears to have laundered most of the $175 million worth of stolen Ether, while another $71 million remains frozen by Arbitrum’s security council.

Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip adds withdrawal circuit breaker as DeFi exploits mount
April 23, 2026 12:34 pm

Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip adds withdrawal circuit breaker as DeFi exploits mount

Flying Tulip said its withdrawal safeguard is designed to fail open, while a status page lets users monitor the system in real time.

BlackRock drives 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak as BTC nears $80,000
April 23, 2026 11:55 am

BlackRock drives 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak as BTC nears $80,000

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a seven-day inflow streak totaling $1.9 billion, surpassing their March run over a similar period.

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay leaves Consensys after 10 years
April 23, 2026 11:46 am

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay leaves Consensys after 10 years

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys citing burnout, as long-time crypto figures such as Bitcoin advocate Preston Pysh also pull back from public roles.

Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and Anatoly Yakovenko headline Consensus Miami 2026 as crypto's biggest stage returns
April 23, 2026 11:44 am

Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and Anatoly Yakovenko headline Consensus Miami 2026 as crypto's biggest stage returns

The industry's premier festival will host 20,000 attendees, merging heavy-hitting traditional finance integration with unmatched Miami nightlife.

Bitcoin buyers show ‘renewed conviction’ with BTC price push toward $79K
April 23, 2026 11:16 am

Bitcoin buyers show ‘renewed conviction’ with BTC price push toward $79K

Bitcoin reached multi-month highs at $79,000 as bulls regained control and exchange reserves tightened, signaling buyers returning and reduced sell pressure.

Polymarket traders win $37K after Paris weather data glitch, raising suspicion
April 23, 2026 8:23 am

Polymarket traders win $37K after Paris weather data glitch, raising suspicion

Ruben Hallali, a meteorologist, told French media outlet BFMTV the sudden temperature fluctuation recorded at a weather station at the Charles de Gaulle Airport was unlikely to be a natural event.

Crypto sentiment index soars to a 3-month high as Bitcoin holds $77K
April 23, 2026 7:07 am

Crypto sentiment index soars to a 3-month high as Bitcoin holds $77K

Despite the rise, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index score remains stuck in the “Fear” zone, where it has been since Jan. 18.