Hyperbridge flaw allowed fake DOT minting, exposing weak cross-chain validation and triggering sharp market disruption. Concerns over cross-chain security have emerged after a major exploit hit the Hyperbridge protocol. Attackers managed to mint a massive supply of unauthorized bridged DOT tokens on Ethereum. Market participants are now reassessing risks tied to interoperability infrastructure. Exploit in […]
Patrick Witt brings CLARITY Act update to Solana Summit panel
TLDR Patrick Witt attended the Solana Summit in New York on April 13, 2026. Witt said he would discuss crypto regulation and legislation in Washington during the event. The CLARITY Act has passed the House and now moves toward the Senate Banking Committee review. Stablecoin yield rules remain the central issue in the current negotiations. […]
Retail Crypto Activity Hits 9-Year Low As Big Money Steps In
Small investors have all but disappeared from Bitcoin trading. Data from CryptoQuant shows crypto inflows from accounts holding less than one BTC dropped to a record low on Binance earlier this month — the weakest retail participation in nine years. Wall Street Moves In While Main Street Sits Out The numbers tell a stark story. […]
Bitcoin Shrugs off Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Hit $72,629 Intraday High
Bitcoin staged a market-defying recovery on Monday, April 13, rising to an intraday high of $72,629 shortly after reclaiming the $72,000 level. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rose to $72,629 on April 13, recovering from a flash crash caused by failed U.S.-Iran talks. The Strait of Hormuz blockade pushed oil to $100, triggering $59 million in Bitcoin […]
New SEC Guidance Defines Broker Rules for DeFi Front-Ends
SEC says DeFi front-ends can skip broker-dealer registration if strict conditions are met. Here’s what crypto operators need to know. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance on DeFi interfaces. The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets released a staff statement clarifying when crypto trading interfaces can operate without broker-dealer registration. Moreover, […]
SEC Exempts Certain Crypto Wallet Interfaces From Broker Rules
TLDR The SEC said wallet-based crypto trading interfaces may avoid broker registration. Developers must not solicit or recommend specific crypto asset securities transactions. Platforms that handle assets or execute trades will face broker oversight. The guidance serves as an interim measure while formal rules are drafted. The SEC said broader crypto regulatory proposals are nearing […]
Crypto investment products post $1.1B inflows in best week since January
Crypto funds pulled in $1.1 billion last week as Bitcoin led inflows, Ethereum rebounded, and softer US CPI lifted risk appetite. The post Crypto investment products post $1.1B inflows in best week since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny
Robinhood has pulled certain prediction market contracts from its platform over concerns about market manipulation and insider trading, even as the brokerage projects the fast-growing product category could generate $300 million in annual revenue. Key Takeaways: Robinhood excluded “mention markets” from its platform, citing insider trading and market manipulation risks Suspiciously timed Polymarket bets before […]
SEC says certain crypto trading interfaces may avoid broker-dealer registration
The SEC has clarified when crypto trading interfaces can operate without broker-dealer licenses, offering new guidance for DeFi frontends.
Kraken refuses ransom after internal extortion attempt hits 2,000 accounts
Kraken rebuffs a criminal extortion bid after improper internal access exposed data on about 2,000 accounts but says no systemic breach or client fund risk. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken says it is being blackmailed by a criminal organisation that claims to…