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

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The ability of decentralized finance protocols to freeze stolen funds has become one of the most contentious issues in crypto, splitting the industry between those who see it as a necessary safeguard and those who view it as a betrayal of decentralization. Recent high-profile exploits, including a $293 million attack on Kelp DAO and a […]

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Crypto VC funding plunges to near two-year low in April as RWA market booms and stablecoins dominate Latin America

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The crypto market saw a stark divergence in trends on May 1, 2026, as venture capital funding hit a near two-year low while the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market surged past $30 billion. Meanwhile, a new report from Latin American exchange Bitso reveals that stablecoins have overtaken Bitcoin as the most purchased digital asset in […]

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Litecoin Post-Attack Update Reveals Security Gaps, But Zero-Day Theory Sparks Developer Doubts

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The Litecoin post-attack update has outlined initial security measures. But other developers openly question the zero-day exploit theory. This divide highlights a growing trust gap in the crypto community. Litecoin Post-Attack Update: What Happened Litecoin developers released a statement on April 25, 2026. They described a security incident that affected some network nodes. The team […]

Crypto traders cut spending as a CEX.IO survey shows market conditions force household financial adjustments.

Crypto Traders Cut Spending as 1 in 3 Face Financial Strain From Market Downturn: Survey

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

A new survey reveals that market conditions have forced one in three crypto traders to cut everyday spending. The CEX.IO study, conducted among 1,100 active US users, shows unrealized losses are straining household finances. Bitcoin remains about 40% below its October 2025 high. This downturn, while less severe than 2022’s 75% crash, still prompts significant […]

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Crypto News: TRUMP Memecoin Slumps 10%, DOJ Jails Scammer 70 Months, Bitcoin ETFs Surge

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

TRUMP memecoin fell nearly 10% in 24 hours despite a Mar-a-Lago investor gala. A California man received a 70-month prison sentence for his role in a $263 million crypto scam. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.12 billion in inflows over nine days. Here is the latest crypto news. TRUMP Memecoin Extends Slide Amid Exclusive […]

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Ethereum Foundation Unstakes 17K ETH After Nearing 70K Staked ETH Goal — Potential Sale Sparks Concern

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The Ethereum Foundation has unstaked over 17,000 ETH worth roughly $40 million. This move came just days after the organization nearly hit its internal target of 70,000 staked ETH. The transaction has sparked widespread speculation about a possible sale. Ethereum Foundation Unstakes 17K ETH — What Happened? On April 26, 2026, the Ethereum Foundation initiated […]

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Trump Memecoin Extends Slide as Exclusive Investor Gala Fails to Halt Sell-Off

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Trump’s official memecoin extended its slide on Saturday, April 26, 2026, as the former president hosted an exclusive investor gala in Palm Beach, Florida. The token, launched earlier this year, has lost over 40% of its value in the past week. Trump Memecoin Price Plummets Data from CoinMarketCap shows the Trump memecoin trading at $12.45, […]

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XRP may rise 30% as traders withdraw 35M tokens from exchanges in a day

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

XRP may rise 30% as traders withdraw 35M tokens from exchanges in a single day, on-chain data shows. The move reduces selling pressure and often precedes short-term price gains. XRP exchange outflow spikes to 35 million tokens Data from Santiment reveals that XRP Ledger recorded nearly 35 million XRP in exchange outflows on April 25, […]

Trump memecoin holders gather at Mar-a-Lago for a private luncheon amid ethics concerns

Trump memecoin holders face ethics storm as token prices plummet

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Top holders of President Donald Trump’s memecoin, Official Trump (TRUMP), are set to attend a private luncheon at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and ethics watchdogs. Critics say it sells access to the presidency. The TRUMP token has lost over 93% of its value […]

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BNY enters UAE institutional crypto custody market with Bitcoin and Ether services

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated institutional custody services for Bitcoin and Ether in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, which will operate from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marks a significant expansion of institutional digital asset infrastructure in the […]