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Romance scammers are using AI-generated images of women to deceive attendees at the XRP Las Vegas conference, potentially targeting investors for crypto scams. The scammers aim to build trust through fake personas and then solicit donations or promote fraudulent investment platforms.
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SoFi is introducing SoFi Big Business Banking, a platform allowing companies to manage both traditional and crypto funds in one place. This service enables firms to hold U.S. dollars, convert them to stablecoins, and transfer funds 24/7 within SoFi's regulated bank, streamlining operations for businesses in the crypto space.

Decrypt
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer mentioned progress on the Clarity Act, a bill that has caused controversy due to its stablecoin yield provisions. The bill's fate could impact the crypto market and Coinbase's stock, with negotiations ongoing to address concerns.

Decrypt
Following President Trump's address on the military campaign against Iran, Bitcoin and other markets experienced a significant drop. The speech highlighted major victories and plans for continued military action, causing a ripple effect across various asset classes.

Coindesk
Metaplanet increased its BTC holdings to 40,177 coins by acquiring 5,075 BTC for $398 million in Q1 2026, at an average purchase price of $78,000 per coin. The Tokyo-based company now ranks third globally in Bitcoin treasury holdings.

Decrypt
P2P.me, backed by Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital, apologized for using Polymarket to speculate on its fundraising round, admitting it caused confusion and hurt trust. The company made less than $15,000 in profits but acknowledged the negative impact of its actions.

Decrypt
Magic Eden users must export their wallets or transfer contents to avoid losing access to funds as the wallet transitions to an export-only mode and will be removed from app stores. The firm's guided export process allows users to maintain access until May 1 for potential key exports.

Decrypt
Mercado Libre quietly discontinued its ERC-20 loyalty token, Mercado Coin, after four years, offering users options to sell, spend, or auto-convert it to local fiat. The company did not provide a reason for the decision, which was announced through its Mercado Pago wallet.

Decrypt
A critical vulnerability in Zcash nodes could have allowed malicious miners to drain over 25,000 ZEC from the network's Sprout pool, valued at $6.5 million. The bug, disclosed by Alex "Scalar" Sol, was swiftly patched by developers to ensure user funds' safety.

DL News
XRP exchange-traded funds have been trading actively despite the cryptocurrency's price decline. Ripple's legal settlement and ETF investments have not boosted XRP's value significantly, remaining 64% below its peak.

Decrypt
Tether's USAT stablecoin has expanded to the Celo blockchain, offering regulated digital dollar infrastructure beyond Ethereum. With Google Cloud's support, USAT aims to serve as a gas currency on Celo's layer-2 network, enhancing financial access globally.