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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.
Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Audit Subsidy Program to Cut Smart Contract Security Costs

Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Audit Subsidy Program to Cut Smart Contract Security Costs

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...

Cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Front page, News

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BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Crosses $50 Billion AUM Milestone

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Crosses $50 Billion AUM Milestone

Current AUM: BlackRock’s IBIT holds $55.5 billion in assets under management per the latest available data. Market leadership: IBIT remains the largest U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, significantly ahead of competitors including Fidelity’s FBTC. Weekly inflows context: U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded nearly $973 million in combined net inflows over the past week. Bitcoin price: BTC traded around $74,342, supporting broader ETF...

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, ETF, Front page, News

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WLFI Threatens Lawsuit Against Justin Sun as Token Blacklist Dispute Turns Public

WLFI Threatens Lawsuit Against Justin Sun as Token Blacklist Dispute Turns Public

Public escalation: WLFI issued a “see you in court” threat against Justin Sun on April 12, 2026, following his allegations of a hidden backdoor blacklist in the WLFI token contract. Freeze details: Sun’s wallet holding 595 million WLFI tokens was frozen in September 2025 after a $9 million transfer; the position has since fallen from over $100 million to approximately $43.45 million. Decentralization critique: Sun denounced the...

Altcoins, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered Consortium

Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered Consortium

First approvals: HKMA issued the initial batch of stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial (Standard Chartered-led consortium with Animoca Brands). Regulatory milestone: Licenses granted under the Stablecoins Ordinance that took effect in August 2025; HKMA reviewed 36 applications. Strict safeguards: Stablecoins may only transfer to identity-verified wallets; travel rule applies to transfers above HK$8,000. Issuer...

Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation

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DeFi Dev Activity Just Ranked Its New Top 10—Why INJ, AAVE & LINK Are Pulling Ahead

DeFi Dev Activity Just Ranked Its New Top 10—Why INJ, AAVE & LINK Are Pulling Ahead

On April 6, 2026, Santiment dropped a fresh leaderboard that cut through the noise: Chainlink ($LINK) still sits at #1 in DeFi development activity, DeepBook ($DEEP) holds steady at #2, and Lido DAO ($LDO), Aave ($AAVE), and Injective ($INJ) are climbing with clear upward arrows. While price action grabs headlines, this metric—built on filtered GitHub events—reveals who is actually shipping code. In a low-volatility environment where...

Altcoins, DeFi, Main

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