DeFi's Biggest Hack of 2026 Happened on April Fool's Day. Drift Says It's Not a Joke
An attacker drained $285 million from Drift Protocol, the Solana-based perpetual futures exchange, collapsing its total value locked from over $550 million to roughly $24 million within hours. The DRIFT token dropped more than 20% in the immediate aftermath.
Stablecoin: The $1.8 Billion Infrastructure Acquisition by Mastercard
The acquisition of BVNK gives Mastercard the world's second-largest payment network after Visa and a way to connect its existing features with blockchain-based systems.
ETH Lost 58% From Its Peak Still Corporate Treasuries Are Buying More Than Ever
While corporate treasury interest is not as high in other areas of the market, Ethereum-focused accumulation has remained relatively consistent, and that type of demand even in less favorable conditions begins to matter over time.
The State Level Bitcoin Race
As of early 2026, New Hampshire has not yet made a purchase. Though the authority exists and the infrastructure surrounding it is being built, the state that got there first legislatively has been cautious about initiating a purchase in deliberate contrast to what Texas did next.