Day: 17 April 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 17th April 2026, Chainwire

Hey crypto fam, Here’s Your Week in Web3 at a Glance: An investigation into Assymetric’s Joe McCann’s fiancée’s death draws global attention Veteran trader says bitcoin’s next breakout may take some time Stablecoins gain ground as payments infrastructure and partnerships scale up More news on DeFi and TradFi convergence Regulatory ...

Crypto security is structurally underdeveloped relative to the value it secures, and the data shows that as capital flows into DeFi and on-chain systems, losses from crypto hacks and DeFi exploits are not declining; they are compounding. TL;DR In Q1 2026, Web3 suffered roughly $450 million in losses across 145 ...

Poland’s political landscape has been shaken by allegations linking cryptocurrency funding to presidential politics. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused crypto firm Zondacrypto of playing a covert role in financing President Karol Nawrocki’s campaign while attempting to sway regulatory decisions in its favour. Claims of foreign influence and political backing ...

Crypto regulation has moved beyond early uncertainty and framework-building, entering a competitive, enforcement-driven phase in 2026 where jurisdictions are actively courting capital while monitoring compliance. TL;DR Europe post-MiCA shows mixed results: major exchanges and custodians in France and Germany secured CASP licenses, while smaller firms are consolidating or exiting due ...

The safe-haven debate between Bitcoin and gold remains unresolved in 2026, as both assets respond differently to the same macro pressures, revealing a growing divide between stability and upside. TL;DR Gold has traded steadily within the $4,500–$5,000 range in Q1 2026, supported by central bank accumulation and strong ETF inflows. ...