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Flare published a governance proposal on Thursday that would make it one of the first layer-1 blockchains to capture maximal extractable value (MEV) at the protocol level rather than letting it flow to the small number of specialized actors who profit from transaction ordering across virtually every major chain.MEV is the revenue that block builders extract by reordering, inserting or censoring transactions within a block. On most blockchains, this value flows to external searchers and builders who effectively impose a hidden tax on ordinary users through front-running, sandwich attacks and arbitrage. External estimates put annual MEV revenues at tens of…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto companies and public authorities are joining forces in “Operation Atlantic”, a coordinated push to shut down crypto fraud schemes and approval‑phishing attacks. A Transnational Operation Against Crypto Phishing Scams Operation Atlantic is a rare case of law enforcement moving in near real time to block scammers before funds fully disappear on‑chain. The operation is a joint UK–US–Canada venture led by the UK’s National Crime Agency and the US Secret Service, targeting crypto investment and “approval phishing” scams. The multiparty operation is also joined by private industry…

Aave Labs earns SOC 2 Type II attestation while AAVE price slides back to 2022 lows. Here’s what analysts and the market are saying. Aave Labs has earned SOC 2 Type II attestation, covering Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.  The certification confirms that the company’s internal controls met consistent operational standards over a defined audit period.  It marks a notable compliance milestone for one of DeFi’s largest protocols.  This comes as AAVE, the protocol’s native token, trades back within its 2022-2023 price range. Analysts are now watching closely to see whether the token holds support or continues to slide. Aave Labs…

As expected, U.S. inflation accelerated last month, driven mostly by rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Core prices, though, surprised to the downside.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% in March, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists had forecast a 0.9% rise, and February’s increase was 0.3%.On a year-over-year basis, CPI was higher by 3.3% against expectations of 3.3% and February’s 2.4%.Core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs, was more subdued, rising 0.2% in March versus forecasts of 0.3% and February’s 0.2%. Year-over-year core CPI rose 2.6% versus forecasts of…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple and Ethereum are increasingly aligning through a key stablecoin development that is beginning to reshape how liquidity moves across blockchain ecosystems. With new RLUSD supply entering Ethereum, this shift points to a more connected trading environment where assets are no longer confined to a single network, but can move efficiently across multiple markets. Ripple Issues 9.9 Million RLUSD On Ethereum Ripple has issued 9,900,000 RLUSD on the Ethereum network, marking a fresh expansion of its stablecoin footprint across multiple blockchains. The minting activity was spotted by…

Digital assets have moved well beyond the hype cycle. What began as an experiment in decentralized value transfer has evolved into a serious conversation about how capital markets, custody, settlement and asset ownership could be re-imagined for the digital age. Tokenization, programmable money and distributed ledgers may deliver faster settlement, greater transparency and new efficiencies across the financial system.The opportunity is both real and transformative, but accelerated adoption of digital assets is not guaranteed.The ecosystem’s success will not be determined by any single technology, protocol, innovator or platform. Instead, it will hinge on whether the industry embraces a principle that…

Bittensor TAO dropped 27% after Covenant AI announced its exit, citing founder control and governance issues. Here’s what happened. Bittensor’s TAO token took a sharp hit this week.  The cryptocurrency fell nearly 27% in 12 hours, wiping close to $900 million from its market cap. Trading volume surged to over $1.6 billion in 24 hours. Around $9 million in TAO long positions were liquidated during the crash.  The sell-off traced back to a major project departure and serious allegations against the protocol’s founder. Related reading:  TAO Surges 30% as AI Tokens Rebound, But Short Squeeze Risks Linger Covenant AI Exits…

A long-running dispute between OKX founder Star Xu and Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao resurfaced Thursday, with Xu calling CZ a “habitual liar” in a series of posts on X that revisit allegations dating back more than a decade.The clash traces back to Zhao’s brief tenure at OKCoin, founded by Xu, when he was accused in 2015 of “harmful acts of conduct” and misleading statements tied to a contract dispute involving Roger Ver, claims Zhao has previously disputed.This latest flare-up also follows an earlier public disagreement in January, when Xu blamed Binance-linked market dynamics for amplifying the Oct. 10 crypto…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP’s brief surge on Tuesday was no cause for celebration, at least not according to crypto analyst CasiTrades. Recent price action pushed the cryptocurrency as high as $1.39, creating what looks like a temporary rally. However, one analyst believes the real move hasn’t happened yet, and the current price action is merely preparing for a bigger downward push that could catch traders off guard. Clean Wave Structure Points To A Larger Move Brewing The XRP price climbed as high as $1.39 on April 8 as a Pakistan-brokered…

Hyperliquid repurchased 42,446.07 HYPE at $39.38 while distributing 26,783 HYPE to validators. Net supply fell by 15,663 HYPE as buybacks exceeded rewards on April 9, 2026. Market share rose from 3.5% to ~7%, with a new wallet buying $2.39M worth of HYPE. Hyperliquid recorded net deflation as daily buybacks exceeded reward distributions on April 9, 2026. On-chain data showed higher token repurchase volume compared to validator rewards during the same session. The supply movement reflected ongoing trading activity on the platform. The News should be in the angle of: Hyperliquid Drives Net Deflation As Daily Buybacks Outpace Rewards Flow. Buybacks…