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Vitalik Buterin Transaction Targeted by MEV Sandwich Bot
2049.news · 08.05.2026, 10:45:01

Vitalik Buterin Transaction Targeted by MEV Sandwich Bot Users observed that an Ethereum transaction from Vitalik Buterin was sandwiched by the MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth , yielding profit in the public mempool. What happened Observers reported that the bot inserted two trades around Buterin's swap…

Revolut users received false BTC $0.02 alert
2049.news · 08.05.2026, 08:30:04

Revolut users received false BTC $0.02 alert Revolut users were sent alerts indicating bitcoin had fallen to $0.02 and reached a 52-week low earlier today, according to reports. What happened Users reported receiving push alerts that listed bitcoin pricing at an unusually low value, while market fee…

Grayscale Rebalances Portfolios, Adds ENA to DeFi Fund
2049.news · 08.05.2026, 07:18:22

Grayscale Rebalances Portfolios, Adds ENA to DeFi Fund Grayscale adjusted allocations across its crypto funds, adding ENA from Ethena to its DeFi Fund and fully exiting AERO positions. DeFi Fund changes The company’s update left the largest weightings in the DeFi portfolio concentrated in a small gr…

Bitcoin dips to $79,000 amid renewed geopolitical tensions
2049.news · 08.05.2026, 07:15:03

Bitcoin dips to $79,000 amid renewed geopolitical tensions Bitcoin fell to $79,000 , representing a 1.6% decline over the past 24 hours while remaining up 3.3% on the week. Market moves and altcoin performance Ethereum lost 2% , slipping to $2,278 as several large-cap tokens also showed intraday dec…

U.S. court rules Trump-era 10% tariffs unlawful
2049.news · 08.05.2026, 06:10:04

U.S. court rules Trump-era 10% tariffs unlawful The U.S. federal trade court found that the 10% global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are unlawful and exceed presidential authority. Court ruling The decision states that the tariff measure conflicts with statutory limits on executive action and goes…

VanEck: Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million Within Five Years
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 10:25:03

VanEck: Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million Within Five Years According to Matthew Sigel , head of digital asset research at VanEck , bitcoin could reach $1 million within the next five years. He identified broader global acceptance and rising interest from younger investors as the primary growth drivers…

White House aims to pass key crypto law by 04.07.2026
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 09:25:03

White House aims to pass key crypto law by 04.07.2026 The Trump administration seeks to secure passage of the CLARITY Act by 04.07.2026 , aiming to establish unified rules for the crypto sector. Main provisions and regulator roles The CLARITY Act is intended to define legal boundaries for digital-as…

KelpDAO $293 Million Exploit: Attacker Lost Funds After Liquidation
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 08:15:03

KelpDAO $293 Million Exploit: Attacker Lost Funds After Liquidation The actor behind the largest DeFi exploit of 2026 ultimately lost part of the stolen funds after protocol liquidations removed his positions. How liquidations unfolded After the April exploit, the attacker minted unsecured rsETH wor…

Large crude oil short yields $125 million profit amid price drop
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 07:05:02

Large crude oil short yields $125 million profit amid price drop A short position in crude oil valued at $920 million generated more than $125 million after a swift market decline. Trade timing and market reaction Positions were opened before media reports about a potential agreement to end hostilit…

TrustedVolumes hacked, attacker stole $6 mln in crypto
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 06:10:03

TrustedVolumes hacked, attacker stole $6 mln in crypto Liquidity provider TrustedVolumes reported a security breach that resulted in transfers of several tokens worth about $6 mln . Incident details According to available information, the attacker moved balances denominated in WETH , WBTC , USDT and…

Bitcoin climbs above $82,000 on major exchanges
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 10:05:03

Bitcoin climbs above $82,000 on major exchanges Bitcoin surpassed $82,000 on major cryptocurrency exchanges today, marking a notable intraday move amid active trading across global markets. Price movement and trading During the session, spot prices moved through the $82,000 level, with liquidity con…

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Infrastructure for AI Agents
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 09:05:02

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Infrastructure for AI Agents Solana Foundation and Google Cloud introduced Pay.sh , a service that allows AI agents to autonomously discover, connect to, and pay for APIs using stablecoins. How Pay.sh functions Agents do not require traditional accounts, subscriptions,…

Strategy signals possible bitcoin sale to fund dividends
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 07:20:02

Strategy signals possible bitcoin sale to fund dividends In its first-quarter 2026 report Strategy recorded a net loss of $12.54 billion , marking a third consecutive quarter with negative results. Quarterly results and holdings The company reported the loss for the period and disclosed holdings of …

Anthropic: AI detects software flaws ahead of human fixes
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 07:05:03

Anthropic: AI detects software flaws ahead of human fixes Anthropic reports that its Mythos model has identified tens of thousands of potential vulnerabilities across widely used software and multiple projects. Test results and disclosure status In one controlled test, Mythos reportedly discovered 2…

Strategy may sell bitcoin to optimize capital structure
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 06:10:02

Strategy may sell bitcoin to optimize capital structure Michael Saylor said Strategy could sell part of its bitcoin holdings if such transactions benefit shareholders and improve capital structure. Proceeds may be allocated to dividends, debt reduction and share buybacks, while the company reported …

Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 09:50:01

Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users Binance has introduced a new security feature called Withdraw Protection that lets users voluntarily block all withdrawals for a set period. How Withdraw Protection works The lock can be set from 1 to 7 days and aims to limit losses in case of…

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 08:45:01

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally Pavel Durov said that transaction fees on the TON network have fallen roughly six times , approaching negligible levels for typical transfers. Key announcement He added that Telegram is becoming the ecosystem's primary driver and now operates…

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 07:55:04

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute World Liberty Financial (WLFI) filed a lawsuit alleging that Justin Sun and entities linked to him breached token agreements, prompting a wallet freeze. Allegations from WLFI WLFI claims that parties associated with Justin Sun violated contractual terms…

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:45:05

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam Six former Sevilla footballers are accused of taking part in the Shirtum project that allegedly sold non-existent NFTs to investors. Authorities say the scheme raised about €3 million for an application that was never launched, while buyers p…

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:10:04

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios A weekly market review released on 04.05 examined key on-chain and market indicators as Bitcoin nears $80,000 . Covered metrics The analyst Artur reviewed a broad set of indicators to outline possible price paths and decision points for tr…