Web3 & Crypto
KelpDAO's $293M Hack Exposes DeFi's Real Attack Surface
The $293M KelpDAO exploit didn't touch a line of Solidity. For platform leads budgeting 2026 bridge architecture, that's the whole story.
Kraken Drops LayerZero for Chainlink After Kelp DAO Hit
A major exchange swapping cross-chain rails mid-incident is the kind of decision that wakes platform leads up. Here's what the Kraken move actually signals.
Bank of England Backs Down on Stablecoin Caps After Industry Push
The Bank of England signals retreat on its £20,000 stablecoin cap and 40% non-interest reserve rule. What it means for UK fintech build-vs-buy decisions this quarter.
Morgan Stanley's 50bps Crypto Fee Just Lit the Fuse on Coinbase
Morgan Stanley dropped a 50bps crypto fee on E*Trade, undercutting Schwab and Coinbase. Here's what it means for exchange margins, custody revenue, and the next 90 days.
Senate Drops 309-Page Crypto Bill 48 Hours Before Markup
The Senate Banking Committee just dropped 309 pages of stablecoin and DeFi rules 48 hours before markup. Here's what platform teams need to ship before July.
Circle Raises $222M for Arc Blockchain at $3B Valuation
Circle just pulled $222M from BlackRock, Apollo and a16z to fund Arc, its own blockchain. The stablecoin issuer is done paying rent to Ethereum and Solana.
Coinbase Bounces 10% as Atkins Greenlights Onchain Rulemaking
Coinbase rebounds 10% from session lows as SEC Chair Atkins signals onchain rulemaking. The architecture decision waiting behind the headline matters more than the bounce.