Author: JUAN MENDE
Tech & Crypto Enthusiast | IP Lawyer turned Marketer. > Currently driving growth and content strategy as an editor at Cryptopress and other crypto projects. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex digital projects and clear, engaging content.
The DeFi landscape on Base is heating up as GLIF, the titan of Filecoin liquid staking, expands its footprint. By integrating ICNT tokens into its ecosystem, GLIF has unlocked a powerful cross-chain yield strategy that allows users to earn staking rewards without sacrificing liquidity. This move marks a significant bridge between Filecoin-powered infrastructure and the high-speed Base L2 ecosystem.
What is GLIF?
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Circle Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Failure to Freeze $230M Stolen USDC in Drift Protocol Exploit
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Lawsuit filed: Class action initiated on April 14, 2026, by Drift investor Joshua McCollum on behalf of over 100 affected users in U.S. District Court for Massachusetts.
Exploit details: On April 1, 2026, attackers drained an estimated $280–285 million from the Solana-based DEX Drift Protocol through trading, lending, and vault deposits.
USDC movement: Approximately $230 million in stolen USDC was transferred from Solana to...
Polkadot Leads Social Discourse Thanks to Hyperbridge
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A Single-Day Spotlight on Interoperability
On April 13, 2026, Santiment’s daily “These Coins Lead the Way” report crowned Polkadot ($DOT) #1 in social media discussions across platforms. The trigger? News of a vulnerability in Hyperbridge’s Ethereum Token Gateway contract. An attacker forged a cross-chain message, replayed Merkle Mountain Range (MMR) proofs, and briefly seized admin rights over the bridged DOT token on Ethereum. They...
Bitcoin Scholars Fund Launches to Redirect $21M Federal Taxes to K-12 Bitcoin Education
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Fund launch: Bitcoin Scholars Fund, a Texas-registered 501(c)(3) Scholarship Granting Organization, launched on April 15, 2026.
Funding target: Redirect up to $21 million in federal tax dollars into bitcoin and financial literacy education for K-12 students by 2027.
Tax credit mechanism: Donors receive a 100% federal tax credit on contributions up to $1,700 per individual ($3,400 for couples) under the One Big Beautiful Bill...
Bitcoin, Crypto adoption, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News
Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Audit Subsidy Program to Cut Smart Contract Security Costs
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Program launch: Ethereum Foundation announced the $1 million Audit Subsidy Program on April 14, 2026, to address high costs of smart contract security audits.
Subsidy details: Pool covers up to 30% of audit fees for selected Ethereum mainnet projects, with funds applied directly through Areta’s platform.
Audit access: Connects builders to more than 20 leading firms including Nethermind and Chainlink Labs via an expert committee...






