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TrustedVolumes confirms $6.7M exploit; 1inch says its protocols unaffected

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Independent market maker and resolver TrustedVolumes has confirmed it was exploited, with approximately $6.7 million in stolen funds now held across three Ethereum addresses. The incident, which targeted the firm’s custom swap infrastructure, has prompted the decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch to clarify that its own protocols and user funds were not affected. Details of the […]

Crypto today: Global retail crypto adoption declines 11% in Q1 2026 as Bitcoin ETF inflows surge to $1.9 billion

Crypto Today: Global Adoption Slumps 11% but Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge to $1.9B

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global retail crypto activity fell 11% in the first quarter of 2026. That drop happened as macroeconomic pressures weighed on markets. But Turkey and other emerging economies showed surprising strength. At the same time, US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a seven-day inflow streak totaling $1.9 billion. And security firm CertiK warned of four attack vectors […]

Global crypto adoption slump map with downward arrows versus Turkey's resilient crypto scene with users on smartphones.

Global Crypto Adoption Slumps 11% in Q1 2026, Turkey Defies Downtrend with Resilience

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global crypto adoption fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026. Retail activity dropped 11% year over year to $979 billion, according to TRM Labs. The decline marks the second consecutive quarterly contraction and the steepest pullback since the 2022 bear market. The downturn was driven by mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. A stronger US […]

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Spot ETH ETF Inflows Surge: Will Ether Rally to $3K After 10-Day Streak?

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Spot ETH ETF inflows have recorded a 10-day streak, totaling $633 million. This surge raises a key question: Will Ether rally to $3,000 next? Spot ETH ETF Inflows Hit 10-Day Streak New York, NY – April 24, 2026. Data from SoSoValue shows that spot Ether ETFs saw net inflows for ten consecutive trading days. The […]

Bitcoin price chart breaking through key $78,333 resistance level, signaling a potential bullish rally.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bullish Breakout Above $78,333 Signals Potential Rally to $84,000

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin surged past a critical resistance level on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, sparking renewed optimism among traders. The move above $78,333 suggests buyers have regained control, potentially setting the stage for a run toward $84,000. This bullish shift comes after a sharp recovery from recent lows near $60,000, with several major alternative cryptocurrencies showing similar […]

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Crypto News Today: Tax Reform Push, Regulatory Raids, and High-Profile Lawsuit

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Three major stories are shaping the cryptocurrency sector today. A leading exchange is pushing Washington for significant tax changes, UK authorities have conducted nationwide raids, and a prominent blockchain founder has taken legal action. These developments highlight ongoing tensions between innovation, regulation, and user protection in the digital asset space. Kraken’s Call for US Crypto […]

Federal courthouse where Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX fraud case was tried and appealed.

Sam Bankman-Fried Abandons New Trial Bid in Stunning Reversal, Still Fights for New Judge

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant legal reversal, convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally withdrawn his request for a new trial. The move, detailed in an April 22, 2026 court filing, comes after the judge overseeing his case questioned whether the disgraced executive had received improper legal help while preparing his motions from prison. Bankman-Fried, however, maintains […]

Bithumb and SSI Digital partnership for Vietnam crypto exchange license pilot

Bithumb enters Vietnam crypto license race with SSI Digital deal

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is expanding into Southeast Asia through a strategic partnership with SSI Digital, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest securities firm, positioning itself for the country’s forthcoming pilot program for licensed digital asset trading platforms. The exchange announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with SSI Digital to cooperate on establishing […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James announces legal action against cryptocurrency exchanges.

Crypto News Today: New York’s Legal Crackdown, Maritime Scams, and a $71M Freeze

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Three major stories collided in the cryptocurrency world on April 22, 2026, highlighting persistent challenges in regulation, security, and fraud. From a high-stakes legal battle in New York to a maritime scam in a global chokepoint and a decisive blockchain intervention, the day’s events underscore the sector’s complex evolution. New York Targets Major Exchanges in […]

Kalshi's planned launch of regulated cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading in the United States.

Kalshi’s Bold Crypto Move: Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch Signals Major US Market Shift

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Prediction market exchange Kalshi is preparing a significant strategic shift. According to a report from The Information, the company plans to launch cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts. This move would expand its business far beyond binary event-based derivatives. The development, reported on April 21, 2026, signals a new phase for regulated crypto derivatives in the United […]