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Lazarus Group Malware Targets Crypto, Business Execs via macOS

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Security researchers have linked a new macOS malware campaign to the Lazarus Group, the North Korea-linked hacking operation behind some of the crypto industry’s biggest thefts. Flagged on Tuesday, the new “Mach-O Man” malware kit is distributed via “ClickFix” social engineering schemes across traditional businesses and crypto companies, according to Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and founder of threat intelligence company BCA Ltd. Victims are lured into a fake Zoom or Google Meet call where they are prompted to execute commands that download the malware in the background, allowing attackers…

Mach-O Man Malware Steals macOS Keychain Data in Lazarus Group Crypto Campaign – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: North Korea’s Lazarus Group deployed Mach-O Man malware targeting macOS users in crypto and fintech roles in April 2026. Bitso’s Quetzal Team confirmed the Go-compiled kit enables credential theft, Keychain access, and data exfiltration via four stages. Security researchers urged firms on April 22, 2026, to block Terminal-based ClickFix lures and audit LaunchAgents for Onedrive masquerading files. Researchers Expose North Korean macOS Malware Targeting U.S. Crypto and Web3 Firms Security researchers at Bitso’s Quetzal Team, working alongside the ANY.RUN sandbox platform, publicly disclosed the kit on April 21,…

Binance.US Cuts Spot Trading Fees to Near Zero

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Binance.US has reduced spot trading fees to 0% for makers and 0.02% for takers across all trading pairs, extending near-zero pricing to all users without volume thresholds or subscription requirements. The new pricing replaces the platform’s tiered fee structure and applies to all accounts, with the company saying the move could reduce trading costs by as much as 98% compared with competitors such as Coinbase. Coinbase’s fees start at about 0.40% to 0.60% for lower-volume traders while Kraken’s fees start around 0.25% to 0.40% and decline with volume, according to…

Bitcoin Set For Solid Week, Eyes $88K On Stable Macro Backdrop

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Institutional investors poured nearly $1 billion into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds last week, signaling a massive appetite for the asset even as prices fluctuated. Data shows that 13 different US spot ETFs brought in roughly $996 million over those five days. This trend did not slow down as the new week began. Related Reading On Monday alone, these investment funds saw another $238 million in net inflows. This steady stream of capital is a primary factor behind the current market recovery. Institutional Backing Drives Price Recovery The influx of cash is…

Volo Protocol Loses $3.5 Million in Sui Blockchain Exploit, Blocks WBTC Bridge Attempt – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Volo Protocol lost $3.5 million from three Sui-based vaults on April 21, 2026, following a compromised admin private key. GoPlus Security and ExVul confirmed a privileged operator key breach, not a flaw in Volo’s audited smart contracts. Volo blocked the attacker’s 19.6 WBTC bridge attempt and is absorbing all losses, with vaults frozen pending post-mortem. Volo Protocol $3.5M Security Breach: What Happened on the Sui Blockchain The attack drained three vaults holding wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), tokenized gold asset XAUm from Matrixdock, and USDC. Independent breakdowns placed the losses…

Kalshi and Polymarket Move Into Perpetual Futures, Taking On Offshore Exchanges

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Kalshi and Polymarket are simultaneously entering the perpetual futures market — a move that takes both platforms well beyond event contracts and into direct competition with the offshore crypto exchanges that currently dominate this space. Bloomberg reported that Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures in the coming weeks, citing a person familiar with the matter. Within hours, Polymarket announced its own offering. The near-simultaneous timing turned what might have been a quiet product launch into a visible race for market share in the most traded crypto derivative. We price…

Russia Passes Crypto Regulation Bill In First Reading

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Russia’s lower house of parliament passed a bill in first reading on Tuesday that would create the country’s core legal framework for digital currency, moving Moscow closer to a system that channels crypto trading through licensed intermediaries under Bank of Russia oversight. The draft bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” passed its first reading in the State Duma on Tuesday, according to official records. The bill would allow Russians to buy and sell crypto through approved intermediaries as early as July, while banning unlicensed crypto platforms…

The 5 popular free Bitcoin and Litecoin cloud mining apps of 2026

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cloud mining apps gain popularity as users seek easier access to Bitcoin and Litecoin rewards. Summary SHRMiner offers AI-driven cloud mining with daily Bitcoin rewards and no hardware setup required. Powered by renewable-energy mining farms, SHRMiner supports Bitcoin and Litecoin mining through a simple mobile interface. The platform provides short-term contracts, auto hash allocation, and beginner-friendly mining access in 2026. As an increasing number of users seek easier ways…

Bitcoin Power Laws Predicts When Price Will Hit $1,000,000

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A crypto analyst, Zynx, on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, has shown where the Bitcoin price might be headed over the next few years using the Bitcoin Power Law. This law shows a steady upward trajectory, putting into perspective the performance of Bitcoin over a long period of time. Using this Power Law, the crypto analyst lays out the first prediction, and that is that the Bitcoin price will end up hitting $145,000 in 2026. This would mean that the digital asset would complete an over 100% rally in order…

BlackRock adds $900 million in Bitcoin as ETF demand rises

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BlackRock has added more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin over five days, according to data cited by Arkham Intelligence.  Summary BlackRock purchased over $900 million in Bitcoin across five days as ETF demand accelerated sharply. The asset manager accounted for more than 90% of weekly Bitcoin ETF market inflows. Falling exchange Bitcoin reserves continued to fuel supply shock concerns as institutional accumulation gained pace. The purchases came as demand for Bitcoin investment products increased across the market. The buying activity made BlackRock the largest contributor to weekly inflows in…