Month: April 2026

Ukraine’s defense deals suggest a focus on military buildup, reducing prospects for near-term diplomatic resolutions with Russia. The post Ukraine secures $950M defense deals, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, impacting global oil markets and trade. The post Iran says deal ‘far off’ as Hormuz Strait remains closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Hezbollah’s stance complicates regional diplomacy, potentially delaying conflict resolution and impacting geopolitical stability in the area. The post Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, complicating diplomacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The cryptocurrency industry saw the most violent hack of 2026 on Saturday evening when an unknown perpetrator breached KelpDAO’s security and drained almost $300 million worth of its liquid staking token, rsETH. They managed to act quickly, depositing the stolen funds into several lending protocols, borrowing money against them,...

The blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the likelihood of prolonged conflict. The post Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, escalating conflict with US appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Multiple on-chain security companies and industry sleuths reported late on Saturday that the liquid restaking protocol KelpDAO had fallen victim to a major hack in which the perpetrators drained nearly $300 million. The team behind the project confirmed the incident hours later, and added that they have partnered with...

Trump’s pro-crypto stance could bolster U.S. economic influence, but regulatory shifts and geopolitical factors may impact market stability. The post Trump aims to make US world capital for crypto, Bitcoin above $60K April 19 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The IRGC’s actions heighten geopolitical instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global markets and nuclear negotiations. The post IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz, rejects US talks amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The exploit highlights the fragility of DeFi platforms, raising concerns about systemic risks and the potential for broader market contagion. The post KelpDAO exploit triggers $236M bad debt, $AAVE drops 18% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid US peace talks deadlock appeared first on Crypto Briefing....