AI firm Anthropic forms an employee-funded PAC while facing questions over political balance and a growing dispute with the Pentagon over AI use. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/anthropic-launches-pac-ai-policy-tensions-washington?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Drift Protocol $280M exploit took ‘months of deliberate preparation’
Drift Protocol said, with “medium-high confidence,” that the recent attack was carried out by the same actors responsible for the $58 million Radiant Capital hack in October 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/drift-protocol-exploit-preparation-preliminary-findings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin reaches highest level of bearish chatter in 5 weeks: Santiment
Santiment said bearish Bitcoin comments on social media have climbed to a five-week high, which could signal a reversal sooner rather than later. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bearish-social-media-chatter-low-price-btc-stagnant-santiment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government’s ban backfired
Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/telegram-durov-iran-ban-backfire?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a ‘conservative’ node client
The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/jimmy-song-bitcoin-conservative-node-client?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi, rejects event contract defense
The judge said Kalshi’s event contracts are indistinguishable from sports betting, supporting the state’s position that the platform requires a gaming license. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/nevada-judge-extends-kalshi-ban-unlicensed-gambling-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets
Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/prediction-markets-testing-legal-limits-asia?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin shorts risk $2.5 billion liquidation at $72K: Are bears in danger?
Bitcoin is poised for a reversal if ETF demand returns or a ceasefire occurs, potentially crushing short sellers in a massive price squeeze. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-shorts-risk-2-5-billion-liquidation-72k-are-bears-in-danger?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash
Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-removes-missing-us-pilot-market-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026
Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/rich-bitcoin-traders-lost-337m-daily-first-quarter-2026?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound