Crypto Digest — 29 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — USD.AI (CHIP) — 29 April 2026
New weekly coin research for USD.AI (CHIP). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: USD.AI is a dual-token protocol offering a synthetic dollar (USDai) and a yield-bearing token (sUSDai) collateralized by GPU hardware, unlocking on-chain lendin
Crypto Digest — 28 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — OpenGradient (OPG) — 28 April 2026
New weekly coin research for OpenGradient (OPG). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Invest in OpenGradient (OPG), the first decentralized network for verifiable on-chain AI inference with cryptographic proofs.
Crypto Digest — 27 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Fluent Network (BLEND) — 27 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Fluent Network (BLEND). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Fluent is an Ethereum-based Layer 2 network pioneering ‘blended execution’, enabling smart contracts written for EVM, Wasm, and future VMs to interoperate atomi
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Signals Impending Bitcoin Purchase
Michael Saylor signaled a new Bitcoin purchase after charting Strategy’s prior 107 BTC transactions since 2020. The firm bought 34 164 BTC for $2.5 billion last week, boosting its treasury to 815 061 BTC (~$63.6 billion).
🔎 Coin Research — Hyperlane (HYPER) — 26 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Hyperlane (HYPER). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Permissionless interchain messaging protocol enabling secure cross-chain communication and asset bridging across 150+ blockchains
Crypto Digest — 25 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Fluent Network (BLEND) — 25 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Fluent Network (BLEND). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: A multi-VM Layer 2 on Ethereum enabling EVM, WASM, and SVM smart contracts to interoperate seamlessly in a unified execution environment
US DOJ Strike Force Freezes $701M in Crypto Linked to Scams
The US Department of Justice’s Scam Center Strike Force froze over $701 million in cryptocurrency tied to investment scams targeting Americans. The operation also seized a recruitment channel and disabled 503 fraudulent websites.
Crypto Digest — 24 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Gitlawb (GITLAWB) — 24 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Gitlawb (GITLAWB). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized code collaboration platform where AI agents and developers jointly build and manage repositories with cryptographic DID identities and decentral
Crypto Digest — 23 April 2026
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SEC Chair signals near-term innovation exemption for tokenized securities
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced an upcoming innovation exemption to permit compliant on-chain trading of tokenized securities while final rules are developed. Exemption aims to provide a structured framework for limited tokenized markets within existing securities laws.
North Korean hackers suspected in $300M KelpDAO crypto heist
A sophisticated state-sponsored cybercrime group is suspected of stealing nearly $300 million in cryptocurrency from KelpDAO over the weekend. Two LayerZero blockchain servers were compromised, enabling a drain of Ethereum-linked tokens in the largest DeFi exploit of the year.
Crypto Digest — 22 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — OpenGradient (OPG) — 22 April 2026
New weekly coin research for OpenGradient (OPG). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized, verifiable AI compute layer enabling on-chain, transparent AI inference and model hosting.
Arbitrum Security Council Freezes $71.1M ETH Linked to Kelp DAO Exploit
Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ETH valued at $71.1 million following the Kelp DAO exploit. Funds were moved to an intermediary frozen wallet pending governance approval. Law enforcement guidance informed the emergency intervention.
🔎 Coin Research — USD.AI (CHIP) — 21 April 2026
New weekly coin research for USD.AI (CHIP). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: USD.AI is a synthetic dollar protocol collateralizing GPU infrastructure to issue USDai and a yield-bearing sUSDai, unlocking real-world AI compute financing vi
DeFi Hacks Hit $606M in First 18 Days of April, Worst Since 2025
Crypto protocols lost over $606 million in exploits during the first 18 days of April 2026, making it the worst month for DeFi hacks since February 2025. Major losses at KelpDAO and Drift Protocol accounted for 95% of April’s total, exposing renewed security risks.
KelpDAO Bridge Hack Triggers $292M DeFi Crisis, Justin Sun Calls for Negotiation
A $292 million exploit of KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April 18 drained 116,500 rsETH and triggered emergency freezes across multiple DeFi protocols. Aave faces over $236 million in bad debt. Tron founder Justin Sun publicly urged the hacker to negotiate a funds return.
April 2026 Records $606M in Crypto Hack Losses, Worst Since February 2025
Crypto protocols suffered $606.2 million in exploits during the first 18 days of April 2026, marking the worst monthly total since February 2025. KelpDAO and Drift Protocol accounted for 95% of April’s losses. Year-to-date hack losses reached $771.8 million.
Crypto Digest — 20 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — LayerZero (ZRO) — 20 April 2026
New weekly coin research for LayerZero (ZRO). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol providing secure, permissionless cross-chain messaging via on-chain endpoints and configurable verifier netw
🔎 Coin Research — Genius Terminal (GENIUS) — 19 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Genius Terminal (GENIUS). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A unified non-custodial on-chain trading terminal offering cross-chain spot, perpetual, and yield trading with privacy features.
Grinex Exchange Suspends Operations Following $13.74M Cyberattack
Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K., halted trading and withdrawals after a $13.74 million hack on April 15. Blockchain analytics linked the operation to Western intelligence agencies, citing sophisticated tactics and geopolitical motives.
Crypto Digest — 18 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — ADI (ADI) — 18 April 2026
New weekly coin research for ADI (ADI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: ADI is an institutional-grade Ethereum Layer-2 built on zkSync’s Atlas and Airbender stacks, designed for government and enterprise compliance, high throughput,
🔎 Coin Research — Bio Protocol (BIO) — 17 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Bio Protocol (BIO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Bio Protocol is a decentralized science (DeSci) platform that enables tokenized funding of biotech research via on-chain AI agents and a launchpad mechanism, go
Crypto Digest — 16 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Bio Protocol (BIO) — 16 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Bio Protocol (BIO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized science protocol enabling community-driven funding, liquidity, and AI-driven research through tokenized BioDAOs
🔎 Coin Research — Genius (GENIUS) — 15 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Genius (GENIUS). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Genius Terminal is a private, signatureless cross-chain on-chain trading OS for professional DeFi users, unifying spot, perpetual, and pre-launch markets in a s
Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized as Bitcoin Tests $76K
Bitcoin surged to $76,120 on April 14 amid U.S.–Iran diplomatic signals, triggering $293 million in short position liquidations. Market cap peaked at $1.52 trillion during the risk-on rally. Energy, equity, and crypto markets collectively responded to geopolitical developments.
Crypto Digest — 14 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Bless (BLESS) — 14 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Bless (BLESS). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized edge computing network leveraging idle devices to form a shared compute mesh for AI, gaming, and data workloads.
Polkadot bridge exploit mints 1B DOT tokens on Ethereum
A vulnerability in the Hyperbridge Polkadot–Ethereum bridge allowed attackers to mint one billion unauthorized DOT tokens on Ethereum and sell them within an hour, causing a temporary price drop of over 5%. The incident, first flagged by CertiK, did not affect the Polkadot relay chain but disrupted bridged DOT liquidity pools.
Crypto Digest — 13 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — River (RIVER) — 13 April 2026
New weekly coin research for River (RIVER). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A chain-abstraction stablecoin protocol enabling native cross-chain collateralization and liquidity without bridges
Crypto Digest — 12 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Aria.AI (ARIA) — 12 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Aria.AI (ARIA). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Aria.AI is a next-generation AI-driven gaming and publishing protocol that integrates a deterministic governance engine with token-based incentives to create ad
Crypto Digest — 11 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — RIV Coin (RIV) — 11 April 2026
New weekly coin research for RIV Coin (RIV). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: RIV Coin is a reserve-backed protocol token on Solana bridging institutional capital and DeFi via on-chain and off-chain vaults
🔎 Coin Research — Plume (PLUME) — 10 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Plume (PLUME). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Plume is the first full-stack EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), enabling tokenization, trading, yield genera
$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped by Operation Atlantic
Operation Atlantic maps $45 million in crypto fraud losses, identifies over 20,000 victims, and freezes $12 million in proceeds across US, UK and Canada, in coordinated law enforcement crackdown.
Bitcoin Surges Beyond $72,000 on Conditional Ceasefire with Iran
Bitcoin surged above $72,000 after a two-week U.S.-Iran conditional ceasefire, sparking broader crypto market gains. U.S. oil prices fell over 20%, on-chain liquidations topped $595 million, and major altcoins posted double-digit rises.
Crypto Digest — 09 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Anichess (CHECK) — 09 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Anichess (CHECK). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Anichess is a blockchain-based spell-infused chess game powering the Checkmate Ecosystem, integrating strategy gaming, AI-driven creation, and on-chain governan
Crypto Digest — 08 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — TradeHub AI (TRHUB) — 08 April 2026
New weekly coin research for TradeHub AI (TRHUB). — Score: 5.00/10 TL;DR: Real-time AI-powered trading analytics platform combining quantitative and qualitative data to optimize decision-making
Crypto Digest — 07 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — EdgeX (EDGE) — 07 April 2026
New weekly coin research for EdgeX (EDGE). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: EdgeX is a decentralized edge computing network providing secure, low-latency infrastructure for AI agents and applications.
Bitcoin briefly surpasses $70,000 on Iran ceasefire optimism
Bitcoin briefly climbed above $70,000 on reports of Iran ceasefire talks and threats to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, then retraced to $69,500. Total crypto market cap hit an 11-day high of $2.5 trillion.
Crypto Digest — 06 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Monad (MON) — 06 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Monad (MON). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Monad is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain leveraging parallel execution and specialized database technology to achieve up to 10,000 TPS wit
Drift Protocol Suffers $285M Theft in Sophisticated Exploit
Drift Protocol experienced a $285 million theft via social engineering and a zero-timelock exploit, triggering rapid cross-chain transfers. The breach caused a 20 % token plunge and a 50 % collapse in total value locked. The incident highlights critical governance and security vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols.
Crypto Digest — 05 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Mezo (MEZO) — 05 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Mezo (MEZO). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: A Bitcoin Layer 2 DeFi protocol enabling users to deposit BTC as collateral, mint a dollar-pegged stablecoin (MUSD), and access fixed-rate loans, swaps, and yie
🔎 Coin Research — TxFlow (FLOW) — 04 April 2026
New weekly coin research for TxFlow (FLOW). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A high-performance Layer1 blockchain built for on-chain financial infrastructure, featuring composable Channels with shared liquidity under TIP Liquidity Standa
Is North Korea behind the $286M Drift Protocol hack data shows
Blockchain analytics suggest DPRK-linked actors orchestrated the $286 million exploit of Solana-based Drift Protocol on April 1. Elliptic and TRM Labs identify on-chain patterns, Tornado Cash staging, and cross-chain bridging consistent with North Korean methods.