Apr 16, 2026

Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Trading, Alleging $13M Exploit by 'Western...

Russian crypto exchange Grinex paused trading services after a $13 million exploit it says was conducted by "foreign special servi...

Apr 16, 2026

Suspicious Polymarket Trader Made $320K on Last-Minute 2025 Biden Pardons

Two linked wallets flawlessly bet on several pardons made by former President Joe Biden during his final minutes in office.

Apr 16, 2026

CFTC Chair Mike Selig Faces Bipartisan Pushback on Prediction Markets, Hyperliqu...

Sports and war prediction markets and crypto-backed perpetual futures came under fire during a House committee hearing Thursday.

Apr 16, 2026

Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits

Polkadot bridge protocol Hyperbridge said losses from this week's hack were 10x worse than originally reported, tallying about $2....

Apr 16, 2026

French Police Rescue Mother and Child After $400K Crypto Ransom Kidnapping

Elite French police rescued a mother and child after kidnappers targeted the family's crypto wealth in the latest “wrench attack.”