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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A market expert has outlined a major security incident that occurred last weekend, explaining its implications for XRP holders earning yield. On Saturday, April 18, an attacker exploited the LayerZero-powered bridge of Kelp DAO, draining a staggering $292 million in tokens from the liquid staking protocol. So far, the incident marks the largest DeFi hack of 2026, triggering emergency responses across multiple lending platforms.  Kelp DAO Hack Linked To Broader Cross-Chain Risks Market expert Iso Ledger has shared updates on the recent Kelp DAO hack, describing it…

XRP trading through WhatsApp is launched after wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, went live on the Solana blockchain. This allows traders to swap the digital asset through the WhatsApp-linked noncustodial wallet. The whole setup and process is driven by AI bots with the support of Solana’s DEX aggregators. The AI bots process text-based crypto trades, making a new change in how users initiate transactions.The AI-powered bots work based on command prompts. For instance, when a user sends a text command such as ‘Buy 0.1 SOL worth of wXRP,’ the WhatsApp network reads the request, then routes the trade through the…

AI crypto trading bots are now part of the mainstream conversation around digital assets. In 2026, beginners are not just asking whether automation exists. They are asking which tools are easiest to start with, which platforms feel trustworthy, and whether AI can actually make crypto trading more manageable. That interest is showing up in the market as well: CoinShares reported US$1.1 billion in weekly inflows into digital asset investment products, with 95% of inflows coming from the U.S.The short answer is yes, AI can be used for crypto trading. But for most beginners, AI does not mean a perfect robot…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hata, Malaysia’s only dual-licensed digital asset exchange, today announced the closing of a USD 8 million (approximately RM31.6 million) Series A funding round led by Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, alongside several prominent global family offices. The fundraise marks the beginning of a deep strategic collaboration between the two companies, one that goes beyond capital and signals a shared commitment to growing Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem responsibly and at scale.”Malaysia is a strategically important market for Bybit, with one of the most digitally engaged populations in Southeast Asia and…

A majority of Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors are sitting on losses. The project had an incredible run during the 2021 bull run, but has since lost substantial momentum. Many are hopeful that SHIB will reclaim its lost glory, but many are slowly losing hope. Let’s discuss if Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a dead project, or if the popular cryptocurrency is just facing the consequences of bad timing.Is Shiba Inu A Dead Project?Source: WatcherGuruRecently it was reported that popular DJ Steve Aoki had exited his Shiba Inu (SHIB) position. Many like him have also taken similar actions amid the project’s lackluster…

I Had Skin in This Game. So Did You (Maybe).Let me be upfront.I invested in the KelpDAO pre-sale. My tokens are still partly vested. And as of this weekend, I’m pretty confident that investment is worth close to zero now.When the attack first started showing up on-chain, we were already sharing retweets trying to get the word out. If you had exposure in Kelp or Aave, I genuinely hope you had time to act.I personally had some funds sitting in Aave. Nothing crazy. But the moment I saw what was happening, I withdrew. Fast.This one hit different.So What Actually Happened?On…

Rebeca Moen Apr 20, 2026 15:03 VIDT’s RSI bounce from oversold territory creates a narrow window for recovery to $0.008-0.012 over the next two weeks, but failure here sends the token into sub-penny oblivion where most retail ca… Market Context: Why VIDT is Moving Now VIDT sits in crypto purgatory – too beaten down to ignore, too risky for serious money. The token’s recent collapse has created the kind of technical setup that either launches spectacular recoveries or completes total capitulation. With most altcoins showing signs of life, VIDT remains stubbornly near zero,…

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $996.38 million in weekly net inflows for the week ending April 17. Ethereum ETFs posted $275.83 million in weekly net inflows. SOL ETFs drew $35.17 million and XRP ETFs attracted $55.39 million in net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $996.38 million in weekly net inflows for the week ending April 17, 2026, their third consecutive week of positive flows, according to SoSoValue data. The figure pushed cumulative total net inflows across all Bitcoin ETFs to $57.74 billion, with total net assets reaching $101.45 billion. Ethereum ETFs posted $275.83 million in weekly inflows, while SOL and XRP funds also…

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $996.4 million last week, marking the strongest weekly intake since mid-January. The move extends a three-week inflow streak that has added more than $1.8 billion to the category and pushed year-to-date flows above $1 billion after a prior stretch of net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led issuance with $906 million in net inflows during the week. Morgan Stanley’s MSBT posted $71 million in inflows in its first full trading week after launch on April 8. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $275.8 million in net inflows over the same period. ETF accumulation continues to define…

Two days after the largest DeFi hack of 2026 drained $292 million from a bridge and sent $6.6 billion fleeing from Aave, Vitalik Buterin took the stage in Hong Kong and made the case for why Ethereum was built the way it was.The timing was not lost on anyone in the room.Vitalik’s Message Is Clear: Security Over SpeedSpeaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Buterin described Ethereum as a “world computer” – not a payments network competing on transactions per second, but a platform for verifiable data and shared digital assets where users control their…