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The decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid’s liquidity vault HLP suffered an estimated loss of about $1.5 million. The attacker used the low-liquidity token FARTCOIN to carry out a “suicide liquidation” attack, systematically triggering the ADL mechanism and forcing HLP to absorb the losses. On the surface, the vault’s books show a loss of $3 million. This incident reveals weaknesses in the ADL mechanism in low-liquidity markets; the attacker could also be profiting by hedging at the same time, indicating that the operation looks more like arbitrage than sabotage.

Due to disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies amid the Iran war, the U.S. crude oil export volume is expected to hit a new high in April, with daily exports possibly reaching 5.2 million barrels, mainly driven by a surge in Asian demand. As strong purchases from Asia boost the U.S.’s position in the global energy market, it also raises concerns about rising domestic oil prices and worsening inflation.

ENI, a high-speed Layer-1 blockchain network designed for powering scalable enterprise Web3 applications, today announced a strategic partnership with Delphi AI, a decentralized, intelligent platform specializing in Web3 and DeFi. This collaboration enabled ENI to combine its

This week, XRP recorded a $119.6 million capital inflow, setting the highest mark since 2025 and becoming a major beneficiary in the crypto market. This round of funds returning was mainly driven by greater clarity in regulatory policy and XRP’s real-world use in cross-border payment infrastructure. Technically, it shows an initial recovery, but overall it is still in a downward channel. The support and resistance levels are $1.31 and $1.40, respectively; if it breaks through, it is expected to reach $1.50.

Oil prices dropped nearly 20% within 2 days, and that sudden move has caught attention across global markets. WTI crude fell sharply from around $98 to below $95 in a very short window, which signals more than a normal correction. That reaction reveals something important. Oil rarely moves thi

British Bitcoin developer and Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly denied on April 8, 2026 that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, after a New York Times investigation by journalist John Carreyrou identified him as the strongest candidate to be the inventor of the digital currency.

The recent slide in Aave has entered a deeper phase after months of steady losses, with AAVE price now sitting far below its December 2024 highs. The token has dropped roughly 75% from that peak, which places it among the weaker performers in a

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to ensure a federal regulatory framework for digital assets and prevent companies from leaving for clearer regulatory jurisdictions such as Abu Dhabi and Singapore. The bill is intended to address current regulatory uncertainty and promote the development of the U.S. crypto market. Although the House has passed it, the Senate has been blocked due to controversy over stablecoin interest provisions.

XRP fails to make new highs, confirming bearish market structure remains intact. Price targets $1.13, $1.08, and potentially $0.87 support levels. Traders should wait for confirmation instead of reacting to short-term price moves. Short bursts of green candles can quickly shift market

A bold statement from Mysten Labs has pushed Sui back into the spotlight, especially as the conversation around scalability and real-world crypto payments continues to evolve. The claim centers on one idea. Future financial systems will demand fast and near-free transactions, and that

The government of Bhutan has recently transferred 319.7 Bitcoins to two wallets, indicating an intention to liquidate. This may be related to liquidity needs. The move comes alongside synchronized sell-offs by multiple listed companies, suggesting that sovereign holders and businesses face financial pressure amid a weak backdrop for Bitcoin prices, which has affected market sentiment.

Pi Network recently launched a token distribution test for the Pi Launchpad. More than 300k users participated, staking 24 million Test-Pi. The core architecture “12 Grid” enables end-to-end token delivery, and all transactions are publicly verifiable. This test confirmed the system’s feasibility and paved the way for a future official launch. The upgrade roadmap includes the PiRC1 framework and Protocol 23, which will be rolled out in April and May, respectively.

Short sellers of XRP faced significant losses as the asset's price rebounded over 4%, resulting in $2.63 million liquidated. The increase in price and trading volume, coupled with institutional interest, indicates positive market sentiment despite caution around resistance levels.

Giggles is a TikTok-style meme trading platform that raised $1.2 million in Pre-Seed funding, led by 1kx Capital. Founder Justin Jin hopes to help users buy in early and have a chance to profit through trading short videos and memes. The platform currently has 450k waitlist users, and its operation combines social media and a prediction mechanism from the crypto market.

Ripple has launched a Treasury Management System with integrated digital asset capabilities, enabling CFOs to manage both fiat and digital assets from one platform, enhancing enterprise blockchain adoption amidst rising demand for digital asset solutions.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT published on April 8, 2026 a detailed analysis of internal data exfiltrated from a North Korean payment server, revealing a scheme processing approximately $1 million per month in cryptocurrency through fake identities, forged legal documents, and coordinated crypto‑to‑fiat conversion systems.

SpaceX executives said that xAI’s compute training performance is significantly behind its competitors and announced a full-scale restructuring. This restructuring is the second round after SpaceX acquired xAI, with the goal of improving training efficiency to cope with the impending IPO pressure. The departure of several co-founders has put xAI in a personnel turnover situation, and the newly appointed leadership team will be responsible for strengthening technical capabilities across all areas.

Pharos Network secured $44M in Series A funding to develop financial-grade infrastructure bridging decentralized and traditional finance, backed by major institutional investors. This move aims to enhance blockchain adoption and support sustainable finance initiatives.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly collecting fees of up to $2 million per vessel in Chinese yuan and stablecoins for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per