From crypto investigations to new exploits, from Russia introducing new crypto bill to Pakistan lifting its crypto banking ban, here are stories you might have missed last week. Market Movements & Corporate Strategy Crypto Whale Moves $225 Million USDC Before Pulling $77.52 Million Ethereum On-chain analytics tracked a major whale (address 0xeCE7) depositing $225 million…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed past $79,000 on April 22, 2026, hitting an 11-week high after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Strategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion this week, its third-largest weekly buy on record. Analysts at JPMorgan target S&P 500 at 7,600, with bitcoin bulls eyeing $80,000-$85,000 if peace holds through May. U.S. Markets…
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered 26 malicious applications on the Apple App Store masquerading as popular cryptocurrency wallets, including MetaMask, Ledger, Trust Wallet, and Coinbase. The fraudulent apps redirect users to phishing pages that imitate the official App Store, ultimately tricking victims into installing trojanized wallets designed to steal their digital assets. According to…
Key Takeaways: North Korea’s Lazarus Group deployed Mach-O Man malware targeting macOS users in crypto and fintech roles in April 2026. Bitso’s Quetzal Team confirmed the Go-compiled kit enables credential theft, Keychain access, and data exfiltration via four stages. Security researchers urged firms on April 22, 2026, to block Terminal-based ClickFix lures and audit LaunchAgents…
OpenAI has announced the rollout of ChatGPT Images 2.0, an upgraded image generation model designed to deliver a significant leap in performance over its predecessor, ImageGen 1.5. The new model is available starting today across ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API. According to the company, Images 2.0 introduces stronger creative reasoning, enhanced design capabilities, more…
Key Takeaways: Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt raise for 2031 notes, pivoting from bitcoin mining. JPMorgan-backed $1 billion credit and asset sales signal shift to AI data center revenue. Core Scientific may sell all of its bitcoin in 2026, showing miners moving toward stable AI income. Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Eyes Major Debt Offering…
YGG Play and AI-native game creation platform Verse8 have concluded their collaborative track at the BuidlHack 2026 hackathon in Seoul. The event put in focus the speed and commercial viability of developing web3 games using artificial intelligence. Hosted during Korea BUIDL Week, the “Casual Degen” track challenged developers to build fast-paced, crypto-native games by utilizing…
Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 after paying scammers for “safe passage.” Future maritime security remains uncertain as 20,000 seafarers await the outcome of 2026 ceasefire talks. Fraudulent Passage Offers According…
The Tezos ecosystem is deepening its footprint in the region with the establishment of Tezos Southeast Asia, a new Singapore-headquartered entity designed to incubate projects, attract developers, and accelerate web3 adoption across key sectors like gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the arts. The launch of the Southeast Asian hub coincides with the formation of Tezos…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The rally triggered $320 million in liquidations and boosted the total crypto market cap to $2.7 trillion. Traders are monitoring the IRGC and port blockades as Tehran decides whether to return to the peace table. Trump Maintains Port…
