Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Developers of Telegrams Crypto Wallet Launch Agentic Wallets

The open-source standard, developed by The Open Platform, lets AI agents manage dedicated on-chain wallets without requiring user sign-off on every transaction　　TON Tech, the infrastructure arm of The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced Agentic Wallets on TON — an open-source, non-custodial standard that gives AI agents the ability to hold and spend funds on the TON blockchain autonomously.　　Per a press release shared with The Defiant, under the new system, users fund a dedicated wallet for each agent, set a spending budget, and retain the ability to revoke access at any time. The agent operates within those parameters independently, with no intermediary involved.　　Telegram designated TON as the sole blockchain infrastructure for its mini-app platform earlier last year, giving TON exclusive access to a user base now exceeding one billion.　　As a major developer of apps and tools for Telegram, TOP is positioned as a key infrastructure player in that ecosystem. The company reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $28.5 million led by Ribbit Capital and is the developer of Telegrams Crypto Wallet — the official custodial wallet app embedded in the messaging platform. As The Defiant reported previously, Crypto Wallet recently expanded to offer perpetual futures trading across more than 50

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A crypto coalition releases technical proposal to save Aave users from a massive token exploit

A $300 million hole doesnt usually come with a neat repair manual. This time, the group spearheading the Kelp DAO recovery effort is trying to write one.　　DeFi United, a coalition of multiple blockchain projects and crypto ecosystem individuals, has laid out a detailed, step-by-step plan to restore the backing of rsETH after this month‘s Kelp DAO hack sent shockwaves through DeFi lending markets, releasing more than 116,000 tokens that weren’t properly accounted for.　　The proposal, circulated on Aave‘s official X account, reads like a coordinated cleanup operation, one that leans heavily on Aave’s infrastructure to unwind the damage and get markets back on a stable footing.　　The incident traces back to April 18, when an attacker exploited a vulnerability in rsETH‘s bridge. By forging a message that appeared legitimate, the attacker tricked the Ethereum side of the system into releasing 116,500 rsETH, making the system believe the funds had moved when they hadn’t, allowing a large batch of rsETH to be created without backing.　　Those tokens didnt just sit idle. They were spread across multiple wallets and deployed across DeFi, with a significant portion used as collateral on Aave and other lending platforms.　　That‘s where the problem became systemic: protocols like Aave suddenly found

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ADA Technical Analysis Apr 28

In ADA, 24-hour volume remains low at the 220 million dollar level, and despite the downtrend, selling pressure appears weak. This situation indicates limited market participation and potential accumulation signals.　　Volume Profile and Market Participation　　ADA‘s current volume profile is trading below average with a trading volume of 220.29 million dollars in the last 24 hours. While the average volume over the past week is around 350 million dollars, today’s level is 37% lower. This low volume indicates weak market participation; especially in the downtrend, the volume remaining low despite a 0.81% price drop signals that the broader masses are not joining the selling. In volume profile analysis, the price forms a volume node at the Value Area High (VAH) level around $0.25, suggesting that institutional players are defending this region. From a market sentiment perspective, the impression is that retail investors are on the sidelines while professional participants are quietly accumulating positions. Although Supertrend gives a bearish signal ($0.28 resistance), this calm in volume could prepare the ground for a trend change. The price positioning below EMA20 is short-term bearish, but the sustainability of this decline is questionable without volume participation.　　Accumulation or Distribution？Accumulation Signals　　Accumulation signals are clear: Volume significantly decreases during

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XRP Ledger Hits New RWA Milestone, But Will This Have Any Impact On The Price?

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The Best Event hosts Consensus Miami 2026 Afterparty, Transforming Deal Flow Into an Unforgettable Night

Miami, Florida, April 28th, 2026, Chainwire　　The Best Event Consensus Miami Afterparty brings together crypto‘s top dealmakers for an exclusive night of live entertainment, open bar, and high-value networking at one of Miami’s most striking venues.　　As day two of Consensus Miami 2026 draws to a close on May 6th, the deals are not done, theyre just moving to a better venue. The Best Event is proud to announce the official afterparty of Consensus Miami 2026, an evening designed for the founders, investors, and operators who came to Miami to move the needle and are not ready to stop.　　Produced by The Best Event, the evening takes place at one of Miamis most visually commanding private venues: a multi-level, fully immersive space built for spectacle, conversation, and the kind of spontaneous connections that close funding rounds.　　“Consensus is where you build the list. Our afterparty is where you work it,” said Tobias Bauer, GP at TBV and Co-Founder of The Best Event. “We have spent years learning that the most consequential moments at any conference happen after the panels end. We built The Best Event specifically to be that place — a dealhub disguised as the best night of your week.”　　Cryptos Biggest Week　　Consensus Miami

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Intesa Sanpaolo Taps Ripple Custody to Scale Italy’s Digital Economy

The bank is now using Ripple Custody to securely hold digital and tokenized assets.Ripple Custody gives Intesa Sanpaolo a secure, regulation‑ready way to store assets.This is part of Ripples live deployments with banks like BBVA, DBS, and DZ Bank.　　Italy‘s biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, is pushing ahead with its crypto plans by adopting Ripple’s technology. Reports say the bank is now using Ripple Custody to securely hold digital and tokenized assets, moving from blockchain experiments to actual live use.　　Ripple Custody gives Intesa Sanpaolo a secure, regulation‑ready way to store assets, so that the bank can integrate digital assets into its current setup without a full rebuild. This means Intesa Sanpaolo is no longer testing blockchain, but actively building with it.　　The company has been slowly growing its crypto exposure. In January 2025, it executed its first Bitcoin purchase, and by late 2025, Intesa Sanpaolo reported over €80 million (approximately $94 million) exposure to crypto-related assets.　　What‘s more, the Italian banking giant has a large put option position on Strategy, potentially capitalizing on the company’s stock trading above the value of its Bitcoin stash.　　Additionally, the good news for the bank is the fact that Ripple keeps adding features and services for digital asset custody.

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The Best Event hosts Consensus Miami 2026 Afterparty, Transforming Deal Flow Into an Unforgettable Night

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Airbus (AIR) Stock Tumbles as Q1 Profit Plunges 52% Amid Delivery Challenges

Airbus SE, AIR.DE　　The primary concern centers on delivery performance. The aircraft manufacturer completed handovers of only 114 commercial planes during Q1, marking a 16% decrease from 136 units delivered in the comparable 2025 period. This figure also trailed competitor Boeing, which managed 143 aircraft deliveries during the identical timeframe — a particularly noteworthy contrast considering Boeings well-documented operational challenges.　　The root cause remains consistent: inadequate engine supply. U.S.-based supplier Pratt & Whitney has persistently delivered engines behind schedule, effectively capping Airbuss production capacity. The dispute has escalated to legal proceedings — Reuters disclosed in March that Airbus is actively pursuing compensation claims against the supplier for delivery delays.　　Production Output Continues to Challenge Growth　　The aerospace company maintained its annual guidance unchanged, continuing to target 870 commercial aircraft deliveries throughout 2026. Management also confirmed its production rate objective of 70 to 75 A320-family aircraft monthly by the conclusion of 2027 — a target already revised downward in February from the initial ambition of 75 units per month by early that year.　　Reaching the full-year delivery target from the current quarterly pace of 114 units will necessitate substantial production acceleration in coming quarters. Jefferies analysts articulated the challenge directly before earnings release: “The pace at

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Billions Faces Backlash Over Last-Minute Token Unlock Changes

Billions revised its token unlock terms before TGE, frustrating early sale buyers.Kaito CEO Yu Hu said exchange-listing pressure pushed Billions to adjust the plan.Refunds and bonus lock-ups now define the dispute as users question late sale changes.　　Billions Network is facing fresh community backlash after revising its token unlock structure before its Token Generation Event (TGE). The change has frustrated early sale participants who expected quicker access to their tokens.　　The dispute intensified after Kaito CEO Yu Hu said the Billions team had warned in March that the projects original unlock plan was creating problems in exchange-listing discussions. According to Hu, the issue centered on a 5.6% day-one launchpad unlock, which reportedly made some exchanges uncomfortable ahead of the listing process.　　Under the latest update shared on X, participants were given three options. They can request a full refund, keep their original token allocation with a 25% bonus and a six-month lock-up, or keep their allocation with a 50% bonus and a 12-month lock-up. Billions said refunds will be processed sequentially from May 19.　　Kaito CEO Says Listing Pressure Drove the Change　　Hu said Kaito did not benefit from the revised structure and understood why users were frustrated. He added that Kaito pushed for the

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Chainlink supply tightens after $8.95M outflows - Can LINK break above $9?

As Chainlinks [LINK] price action moved sideways, a quiet shift began to build beneath the surface. Holders withdrew about 970,430 LINK, worth roughly $8.95 million, marking the largest outflow since the 2nd of December 2025.　　This move did not come randomly, as investors often pull tokens off exchanges when they expect higher prices or want to reduce selling exposure. As supply left trading platforms, available liquidity tightened, which reduced immediate sell pressure.　　Source: Santiment　　However, the price remained near the $9 range, showing demand had not yet responded. This creates a tension where strong holder conviction meets weak participation.　　If demand returns, this setup can support upside, while continued inactivity may keep LINK consolidating despite improving supply conditions.　　CCIP growth reflects rising utility but delayed market response　　As supply leaves exchanges and conviction builds, Chainlinks activity begins to shift from holding to usage. Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) volume rose gradually from about $250 million in early January to steady $400–$500 million levels through February and March, showing growing adoption.　　Source: Chainlink on X　　This increase happens as more chains and tokens integrate, allowing smoother cross-chain transfers and improving liquidity movement. As a result, real demand starts to form beyond speculation. Momentum then accelerated in April, where weekly

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