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DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should
May 1, 2026 2:00 pm

DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should

Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions.

Crypto VC funding plunges to $659M in April, hits near two-year low
May 1, 2026 1:53 pm

Crypto VC funding plunges to $659M in April, hits near two-year low

Crypto VC funding fell to $659 million in April, its lowest monthly total since July 2024, as dealmaking slowed across the sector.

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest
May 1, 2026 1:31 pm
The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher
May 1, 2026 1:21 pm
Bitcoin (BTC), up 1.9% from Thursday, was also a top performer.
Did Dogecoin bottom first? DOGE price poised for 20% gains as whales return
May 1, 2026 12:42 pm

Did Dogecoin bottom first? DOGE price poised for 20% gains as whales return

Dogecoin whale wallets hit record DOGE holdings as the price rallies 23.5%, strengthening the memecoin’s rally chances in May.

Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain
May 1, 2026 11:15 am
Your day-ahead look for May 1, 2026
SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse
May 1, 2026 11:11 am
The Tokyo-based broker is betting big on crypto with plans in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that allows users to accumulate digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2B in April for highest monthly inflows this year
May 1, 2026 10:53 am

Bitcoin ETFs draw $2B in April for highest monthly inflows this year

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong April inflows as Bitcoin rallied, with IBIT leading gains despite late-month outflows across funds.

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias
May 1, 2026 10:20 am
BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction.
Brazil bars crypto settlement in regulated cross-border payment rails
May 1, 2026 10:07 am

Brazil bars crypto settlement in regulated cross-border payment rails

Brazil’s central bank barred virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as it tightens oversight of crypto-linked flows.