by Michael
Key Takeaways: Evoke confirmed 50p-per-share Bally’s Intralot offer valuing group at £225.3M. Bally’s Intralot has until May 18 to make a firm offer or walk away. Deal follows UK’s November 2025 remote gaming duty hike from 21% to 40%. Evoke shares jump 16% on... 
by Michael
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 20, 2026 — CoinDesk Data, the institutional research division of CoinDesk, and Messari, the leading provider of digital asset market intelligence, have independently released their Q1 2026 reports on the TRON network. Both... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: SEC emphasized regulatory clarity as key to stronger U.S. capital markets. Paul Atkins framed his first year as historic, with a focus on innovation and growth. NYSE event reinforced policy shift supporting crypto and market competitiveness. ‘It’s Been... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: The Digital Chamber increased pressure on Senate leaders to move the bill to markup. Senate Banking faces mounting urgency as the CLARITY Act remains stalled after House approval. Industry groups expect the next phase to accelerate digital asset... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: David Schwartz warned bridge security can weaken during real-world deployment. KelpDAO and rsETH scrutiny adds bearish pressure on confidence in DeFi infrastructure. LayerZero-linked concerns suggest crypto teams face harder demands for stricter... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let a single validator bypass DeFi safeguards. Protocols face escalating risks as Chainalysis signals hidden... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. Defillama data shows DeFi TVL fell $14.17B to $85.32B, signaling system-wide stress. Lido leads TVL as Aave drops 32.44%, while RWA and liquid staking post 7-day gains.... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Tether led an $8M round for KAIO on April 20, 2026, bringing the Abu Dhabi tokenization firm’s total raised to $19M. KAIO has processed over $500M in transactions and manages ~$100M in AUM. The firm works with Blackrock, Nomura, First Abu Dhabi Bank,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 billion in Polymarket since October 2025, building on an $8 billion pre-money deal. Polymarket hit a... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.-Iran maritime clashes cooled hopes for a lasting ceasefire. Volatile oil prices and geopolitical shifts erased nearly $50 billion from Bitcoin’s total market cap. Strategy’s latest buy signals institutional... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower demand stays strong. Expansion signals Coinbase aims to bring crypto-backed loans to more markets. Coinbase... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million in inflows. Ether ETFs added $275.83 million, extending a 7-day streak, showing stronger and steadier demand. XRP gained $55.39 million and Solana $35.17... Translate »
