🛑 Today’s Breaking Crypto News – April 19, 2026* 📰🚨
Here’s what’s moving the market right now:
*1. Major DeFi Hack Rocks KelpDAO*
A massive security breach hit KelpDAO on Saturday, with over *$280M drained across Arbitrum*. Long-term ETH stakers are now pulling assets from staking platforms fast, sparking fear across DeFi. 74a5
*2. Crypto Market Sees $341M Liquidations*
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered volatility, wiping out *$341M from crypto positions in 24 hours*. Bitcoin dipped to $75,546, down 2%. Total market cap slid to $2.54T, down 1.35%. 74a5
*3. Crypto Theft Tops $3.4B in 2025*
State actors and mega-hacks drove crypto thefts to *$3.4B last year*, with scams still rising. The PNP in the Philippines also warned today of 311 investment scam cases in 2025, 12 tied to crypto. 74a589e0
*4. Russia’s Sberbank Preps Digital Asset Trading*
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, finished technical prep to launch *digital asset custody & trading* for its 110M+ users. 74a5
*5. CELO Pumps 50% After Coinbase Pro Listing*
CELO surged *+50% in under a day* following its Coinbase Pro listing. 8ff8
Stay alert — hacks and volatility are spiking. Verify platforms before investing.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.