ZachXBT Flags $280M+ KelpDAO Exploit Hitting Ethereum DeFi Lending Markets

An attacker reportedly exploited a minting flaw in KelpDAO’s rsETH liquid restaking token on April 18, 2026, draining an estimated $280 million or more across Ethereum and Arbitrum. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT flagged a $280M+ theft across Ethereum and Arbitrum DeFi…Read more

Published: 3 hours ago | Source: Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 1.1% as Miners Dump Record BTC Stash

BTC mining difficulty fell to 135.5T on Saturday, while public miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 alone—more than all of 2025 combined. (Read More)Read more

Published: 4 hours ago | Source: Blockchain News

Ethereum Signals Major Reversal – $2,900 Target Back In Focus

Ethereum is starting to exhibit signs of a significant trend reversal as bullish momentum builds and key resistance levels give way. With market structure improving and confidence returning, the $2,900 target is once again coming into focus as the next…Read more

Published: 4 hours ago | Source: NewsBTC

Jenner Meme Coin Lawsuit Dismissed Under Howey Test by Los Angeles Federal Judge

A federal judge in California has ruled that Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin does not qualify as a security under federal law, dismissing all securities claims in a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the celebrity. Key Takeaways: A federal…Read more

Published: 4 hours ago | Source: Bitcoin News

Bitcoin ETFs Add $664 Million as Assets Top $100 Billion Again

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew…Read more

Published: 5 hours ago | Source: Bitcoin News

Ending the ACI Frontier program

Title Ending the ACI Frontier program Author: Marc Zeller, ACI (Aave Chan Initiative) Date: 2026-04-18 Summary Given the rsETH collateral situation and the potential risk of a wETH shortfall and bad debt on Aave V3 Core and other instances, the…Read more

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Analyst Predicts X Money Will Send XRP To $10 – But What Will Send It To $1,700?

A bold XRP price forecast is gaining traction among community members, as an analyst predicts the cryptocurrency’s next moves in the coming weeks. The expert has mapped out an aggressive roadmap tied to a sequence of upcoming events, including the…Read more

Published: 6 hours ago | Source: NewsBTC

rsETH incident — 2026-04-18

Summary Earlier today, 18th April 2026, the Aave Guardian was alerted to a potential exploit involving rsETH. Starting at 18:52 UTC, the Guardian initiated immediate freezes on rsETH and wrsETH markets across all deployments where the asset is listed. All…Read more

Published: 6 hours ago | Source: rsETH incident — 2026-04-18

Kelp DAO Exploited for $293M in Largest DeFi Hack of 2026

Kelp's rsETH bridge drained of $293M as attacker converts stolen funds to ETH. Aave freezes markets, nine protocols impacted in cascading DeFi crisis. (Read More)Read more

Published: 6 hours ago | Source: Blockchain News

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana’s Ecosystem

Wrapped XRP officially launched on Solana this week, letting XRP holders move into one of crypto’s most active decentralized finance networks without selling their native token position. Key Takeaways: Wrapped XRP launched on Solana this week, backed 1:1 by Hex…Read more

Published: 6 hours ago | Source: Bitcoin News