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.
Bitcoin breaks $100,000 as ETFs absorb $50B in record inflows
Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time, driven by unprecedented inflows into US‐listed spot Bitcoin ETFs totaling over $50 billion since January 2024. Macro tailwinds from expected Fed rate cuts and election-year optimism boosted institutional and retail demand.
Crypto Digest — 03 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Cartesi (CTSI) — 03 April 2026
New weekly coin research for Cartesi (CTSI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Cartesi is a Linux-based Layer-2 optimistic rollup protocol enabling developers to build scalable dApps using mainstream programming environments.
Solana DeFi Platform Drift Suffers $280M Hack
A $280 million exploit targeted Drift Protocol on Solana, suspending deposits and withdrawals and marking the largest DeFi breach of 2026 to date. The attacker leveraged a durable nonce vulnerability to bypass multisig governance and seize admin control. Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic attributes the exploit to DPRK-linked actors.
Crypto Digest — 02 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — StakeStone (STO) — 02 April 2026
New weekly coin research for StakeStone (STO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: StakeStone is a crypto-native neo bank protocol integrating omnichain liquidity infrastructure with AI agent–enabled programmable accounts and yield-generating
DeFi Platform Drift Halts Deposits and Withdrawals After Hack
Drift suspended deposits and withdrawals following confirmation of a security incident with hackers stealing between $136 million and $285 million in assets. If verified, the breach is the largest crypto theft of 2026 to date.
Department of Labor proposes easing crypto access in 401(k) plans
The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule to provide a process-based safe harbor for including cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets in 401(k) plans. The rule aims to clarify fiduciary duties and broaden retirement menus.
Crypto Digest — 01 April 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — BasedOne (BASED) — 01 April 2026
New weekly coin research for BasedOne (BASED). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: BasedOne is a Web3 consumer SuperApp enabling users to trade spot and perpetual markets, participate in prediction markets, and spend crypto globally in one uni
🔎 Coin Research — Monad (MON) — 31 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Monad (MON). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Monad is a high-performance, Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain delivering 10,000 TPS with sub-second finality by leveraging parallel execution and optimize
SEC and CFTC issue joint crypto interpretation establishing five-category token taxonomy
Joint SEC–CFTC interpretive release clarifies classification of crypto assets into digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and digital securities. Guidance confirms mining, staking, wrapping, and airdrops are non-security activities and outlines dynamic investment contract analysis. Upcoming “Regulation Crypto Assets” rulemaking framework to propose startup exemptions, adapted registration pathways, and safe harbors.
Crypto Digest — 30 March 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — JunoCash (JUNO) — 30 March 2026
New weekly coin research for JunoCash (JUNO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: JunoCash is a privacy-focused proof-of-work cryptocurrency enforcing mandatory shielded transactions via Zcash’s Orchard protocol and egalitarian CPU mining thr
🔎 Coin Research — SOFTWARE.ai (SOFTWARE.AI) — 29 March 2026
New weekly coin research for SOFTWARE.ai (SOFTWARE.AI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Tokenization of premium domain names into programmable, tradable assets using Doma Protocol infrastructure on Base L2.
Crypto Digest — 28 March 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — ODEI AI (ODAI) — 28 March 2026
New weekly coin research for ODEI AI (ODAI). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: Infrastructure layer for personal AI enabling persistent memory, guardrails, and auditable execution through constitutional world models.
Tether hires KPMG for first full USDT audit, FT reports
Tether has engaged KPMG for its inaugural full audit of USDT’s financial statements and enlisted PwC for system preparation, aligning with the new federal stablecoin framework and supporting a planned multibillion-dollar equity raise.
🔎 Coin Research — Succinct (PROVE) — 27 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Succinct (PROVE). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Succinct is a decentralized zero-knowledge proof network powered by SP1 zkVM and a competitive prover network, enabling developers to generate proofs for any so
🔎 Coin Research — TronBank (TBK) — 26 March 2026
New weekly coin research for TronBank (TBK). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: Dual-sided marketplace for energy leasing and TRX staking with AI-driven revenue optimization and deflationary token burns.
Crypto Digest — 25 March 2026
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🔎 Coin Research — Lombard (BARD) — 25 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Lombard (BARD). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Lombard enables liquid staking of Bitcoin (LBTC) to unlock yield while maintaining BTC liquidity for DeFi applications
🔎 Coin Research — OpenVPP (OVPP) — 24 March 2026
New weekly coin research for OpenVPP (OVPP). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Launch a decentralized payment and tokenization layer for global electric utilities, enabling real-time stablecoin-based energy settlements and DER connectivity
🔎 Coin Research — Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) — 23 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: FET is the governance and utility token of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, merging Fetch.ai and SingularityNET to deliver decentralized AI infrastruc
🔎 Coin Research — Arbitrum (ARB) — 22 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Arbitrum (ARB). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Arbitrum is an Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup that enables high-throughput, low-cost transactions while preserving Ethereum security.
SEC crypto guidance puts final nail in Gensler era
SEC published interpretive guidance establishing a taxonomy for digital assets under an interpretive rule, categorizing commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities. Analysts view move as clarity boost but nonbinding on courts.
🔎 Coin Research — Zano (ZANO) — 21 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Zano (ZANO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Privacy-centric blockchain ecosystem with untraceable transactions via ring signatures, stealth addresses, and hybrid PoW/PoS consensus, evolving to support Rin
Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and lawmakers
A tentative agreement has formed between the White House and Senate negotiators on the CLARITY Act, focusing on stablecoin yield rules and prohibiting interest on passive balances. Precise terms remain under review ahead of legislative approval.
🔎 Coin Research — UnifAI Network (UAI) — 20 March 2026
New weekly coin research for UnifAI Network (UAI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: UnifAI Network offers autonomous AI agent infrastructure enabling seamless DeFi strategy automation without coding.
🔎 Coin Research — Bittensor (TAO) — 19 March 2026
New weekly coin research for Bittensor (TAO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized blockchain-based machine learning network that creates a peer-to-peer marketplace for AI models and compute, rewarding high-value contributions