Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters
Umbra has shut down its front end to stop hackers, but says it can’t stop the use of its smart contracts or another version of its open-source front end.
US law firm apologizes after AI hallucinations made it to a legal filing
Sullivan & Cromwell’s Andrew Dietderich said the company has AI policies to prevent incorrect citations and other errors, but procedures weren’t followed on this occasion.
Coinbase highlights Algorand, Aptos’ work to mitigate quantum threat
Coinbase’s quantum advisory board says quantum computing isn’t yet a threat, but has urged for upgrade work to begin, with some blockchains being less prepared than others.
US admiral calls Bitcoin an instrument for US ‘power projection’
US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has “really important” computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity. A senior…
Competing for the Base Rate: How Onchain Infrastructure Is Reshaping Institutional Allocation
As capital increasingly moves onchain, institutions are now considering what will define the base rate of onchain finance. At Vault Summit in Cannes, a panel moderated by Redwan…
Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit
Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly.”
US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.
Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
APXUSD is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that APXUSD is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading APXUSD trading is live as of April 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken…
Payward supports global operation to disrupt crypto fraud and protect clients
TL;DR Payward supported Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international law enforcement effort led by the UK’s National Crime Agency and co-led with the U.S. Secret Service,…