TRM Labs’ latest report on global cryptocurrency adoption stressed that stablecoins are being used in Venezuela as part of retail users’ arsenal to deal with high inflation and capital-constrained environments, countering currency instability and capital controls as parallel currency markets surge. Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports a Q1 2026 shift to $USDT, boosting Venezuela’s volume
A coordinated decentralized finance ( DeFi) relief effort has reportedly raised $160 million to cover bad debt created when attackers exploited KelpDAO’s bridge and deposited unbacked collateral into Aave V3 markets on April 18, 2026. Key Takeaways: Aave froze rsETH reserves within hours of the April 18 Kelp DAO exploit, which created up to $230.1
The recent crypto market downturn has forced more than one in three crypto traders to cut everyday spending, according to a new survey by CEX.IO. The survey, conducted among 1,100 US-based active CEX.IO users, shows the current market slump is straining household finances, though it remains less severe than 2022, when Bitcoin fell by roughly
The stablecoin market has kept a muted tone in the wake of the recent KelpDAO breach, with $892 million flowing out of the sector. Even after the drawdown, the market holds at $320.65 billion, with Tether’s $USDT comprising 59.19% of the total. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO breach triggered $892M outflows, pushing DeFi TVL down in April
JPMorgan says tokenization could change how the funds industry operates, including the exchange-traded fund market. Ciarán Fitzpatrick, JPMorgan’s global head of ETF product, said tokenization may affect ETFs and wider fund products over time. “We believe tokenization will certainly drive how the market changes, not just for ETFs but across the funds industry as a
According to data released by the Central Bank of Brazil, stablecoin purchases comprised $6.8 billion of the $6.9 billion in cryptocurrency purchased abroad by Brazilians during Q1. This represents an increase of over 100% compared to the same period last year. Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank reported a Q1 2026 crypto volume of $6.9B, with
The cryptocurrency market had a generally strong week last week, especially for Bitcoin. While the Iran-US conflict currently remains “neither war nor peace,” today’s attempted attack on US President Donald Trump had no impact on crypto assets. However, the cryptocurrency market will see numerous altcoin events next week, and in addition, the sector will have
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold steady on interest rates at its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The hawkish expectations come despite the Trump nominee Kevin Warsh taking over. Markets are pricing in a slow and steady approach from policymakers with no expectations for rate cuts until late 2027.
U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has leveled a serious accusation against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), alleging a pattern of insider trading. Luna claims that Pelosi’s personal investment portfolio has surged by an extraordinary 17,000% since she entered Congress. This accusation, reported by BeInCrypto, reignites a long-running debate over the ethics of congressional
With the global economy grappling with a severe debt crisis and currency devaluation, Von Greyerz partner Matthew Piepenburg has offered striking analyses of the future of the financial system. Speaking on the New Era Finance Podcast, Piepenburg discussed ways for investors to escape the current system, the differences between gold and Bitcoin, and the impending