Q1 2026 crypto losses hit $482M across 44 incidents, with phishing and key compromises now more common than smart contract exploits. $ETH / broader DeFi risk-off signals emerge as attackers target infrastructure.
JUST IN: SEC staff guidance exempts non-custodial wallet interfaces from broker-dealer registration if criteria are met, extending for five years. Potential tailwind for self-custody adoption and DEX/DeFi UX improvements. $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin and Ether edge into a Goldilocks rally while altcoins pause. This balance keeps macro risk buoyant but begs selective rotation into BTC/ETH during the squeeze potential. $BTC $ETH
JUST IN: OneCoin victims receive $40 million lifeline a decade after the scam began. If this widens recoveries, it could keep pressure on crypto scam risk perception and regulatory scrutiny. $BTC $ETH
Paxos Labs raises $12M led by Blockchain Capital to expand Amplify’s yield, lending and stablecoin services via a single SDK integration. A potential boost for institutional access to diversified crypto yield options. $AMPLIFY
BREAKING: ENA eyes a breakout as $0.10 flips to resistance, targeting $0.105-$0.11 in 72 hours; a break back below could accelerate toward $0.085. $ENA
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JUST IN: Perp DEXs see volumes rebound as Hyperliquid’s TVL nears a two-month high. If sustained, this could signal renewed retail and liquidity flow into decentralized perpetuals. $PERP
ENJ sits at a critical 0.06 resistance with RSI near 88; a break above could target 0.065, while failure risks a swift move toward 0.035 within days. $ENJ
JUST IN: Nauru taps crypto entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf as Trade Commissioner, aiming to attract digital asset firms despite his 2023 FINMA enforcement action. This signals a potential push to diversify crypto-friendly policy, though regulatory baggage remains a consideration. $N…
JUST IN: IOSG compares TAO to Elon Musk in OpenAI and Subnet to Sam Altman. If taken as a signal of leadership parity, it underscores industry leadership narratives around key tokens. $TAO $SUBNET
JUST IN: Hong Kong opts not to wait for the next move from Tether, concluding its stablecoin license battle. If global regulators signal a clearer framework, capital flows could accelerate into compliant stablecoins. $USDT