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May 01 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin's April Rise Might Be a House of Cards

Bitcoin saw a nice jump in April, jumping from about $66, 000 to nearly $79, 000. But some experts now say that rise wasn\'t as strong as it looked. A crypto data group called CryptoQuant checked the numbers and found something odd. Most of the price jump came from people betting on Bitcoin\'s futur

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeFi’s weak spots: How a single key led to a $4. 5 million hack

A recent attack on Wasabi Protocol shows how quickly decentralized finance (DeFi) projects can lose millions when security measures are weak. On Thursday, hackers stole $4. 55 million by gaining control of a single admin key. This key, held in a wallet called wasabideployer. eth, gave them full cont

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May 01 2026POLITICS

When Federal Crackdowns Hit the Streets: Who Should Hold Agents Accountable?

Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Dark Actions Behind a Rising Pop Star’s Rise

The story starts with the shocking claim that an indie pop singer, 21‑year‑old David Burke, known as D4vd, may have committed a brutal murder. Prosecutors argue that he killed a teenage girlfriend and then used extreme measures to hide the crime. The evidence points to a series of calculated steps.

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Heists Hit $1B in 2026: A Wake‑Up Call

Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal

Alex Mashinsky, once the face of Celsius Network, has been barred from any crypto work after settling with the FTC for $10 million. The original court order had aimed at a staggering $4. 7 billion tied to the firm’s collapse, but most of that amount was suspended. Only a single payment and an indust

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Next Frontier: How Small Nations Are Testing Real‑World Money Links

Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Cartier Family Member Sentenced for $470 Million Crypto Money Laundering

A 58‑year‑old man who shares a surname with a famous jewelry house was handed an eight‑year prison term in New York after admitting he ran an illegal crypto exchange that moved more than $470 million of drug money. The defendant, who lives in France and also performs as a singer called Max Cartier,

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Funds Act Like Tech Stocks When the Fed Speaks

The morning of Wednesday saw all crypto funds dip a touch, falling under 1% just like the S&P 500. The Nasdaq 100, meanwhile, edged up slightly, staying close to that same level. This movement shows crypto moving closer to risk‑heavy assets such as tech shares, rather than staying in the realm of

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

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