{"id":4493,"date":"2026-05-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/?p=4493"},"modified":"2026-05-02T00:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T21:26:46","slug":"evercode-lab-weekly-crypto-news-digest-april-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/evercode-lab-weekly-crypto-news-digest-april-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Evercode Lab Weekly Crypto News Digest: April Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are excited to announce that the Evercode Lab team is back with another amazing digest. And \u201camazing\u201d is the right word here, because we have not yet seen such a variety of headlines and events in 2026. Bitcoin once again took us through its ups and downs, crypto security faced a serious test from scammers, and digital-asset regulation kept getting tougher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is a lot to cover, so today we are breaking it all down in our Crypto Digest!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into the news break, take a moment to explore how <strong>Evercode Lab<\/strong> can support your Web3 ambitions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With our <a href=\"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/services?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=direct&amp;utm_campaign=digest_april\"><strong>white-label solutions<\/strong><\/a>, you can develop and launch your own crypto or Web3 product faster and more easily, with full technical support at every stage: from concept to release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Record Crypto Hacks in April 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, April set a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblock.co\/post\/399666\/crypto-hacks-hit-record-high-in-april-as-exploits-kept-piling-up\"><strong>new record for crypto hacks<\/strong><\/a>, with losses reaching unprecedented levels as multiple exploits hit DeFi protocols, bridges, and centralized platforms. DeFiLlama analysts counted <strong>more than 20 incidents in a month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?resize=720%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?resize=320%2C180&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?resize=100%2C56&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hhkhngjwiaateru.jpeg?resize=700%2C394&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DefiLlama\/status\/2049850132586196992\">X<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>According to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CertiKAlert\/status\/2049821076654297529?s=20\"><em>CertiK estimates<\/em><\/a><em>, the total losses from the attacks reached <\/em><strong><em>$651 million<\/em><\/strong><em>. In monetary terms, the figure did not become a record, but the number of individual break-ins exceeded historical values.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest incident was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galaxy.com\/insights\/research\/kelpdao-layerzero-exploit-defi\">$292 million Kelp hack<\/a>. The attack caused problems with &#8220;<strong><em>bad debts<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; in the Aave landing protocol, which is why the community had to attract emergency loans and donations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another example is the hacking of the Solana-based<strong> Drift Protocol<\/strong>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chainalysis.com\/blog\/lessons-from-the-drift-hack\/\">damage exceeding<\/a> <strong>$280 million<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Drift Hack Explained: $285M Crypto Stolen | DeFi Platform Suspends Withdrawals | WION\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zGL9sNbHOSk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Representatives of the project stated that the attack was not related to a bug in the code. According to them, this is a planned operation that was prepared for about six months using social engineering methods.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend reflects a growing sophistication among attackers, who increasingly exploit complex protocol interactions rather than simple bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stressing about your project will also become targeted by fraudsters and crypto scammers? Then entrust the development to Evercode Lab and<strong> our white-label products<\/strong>! Secure, with fast deployment and post-launch support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/services?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=direct&amp;utm_campaign=digest_april&amp;utm_content=cta\" style=\"background-color:#9ecd58\"><strong>Find out more about our white-label services now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aave Launches DeFi United to Address Kelp Exploit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the Kelp exploit, Aave <a href=\"https:\/\/phemex.com\/blogs\/aave-launches-defi-united-raise-100000-eth-kelp-exploit-bailout\">introduced<\/a> \u201c<strong>DeFi United<\/strong>,\u201d an initiative aimed at raising 100,000 ETH to compensate affected users. This move marks one of the largest coordinated bailout efforts in DeFi history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lido team submitted to the DAO a proposal to allocate up to 2,500 stETH (<em>about $5.8 million<\/em>) to cover the shortage of &#8220;wrapped&#8221; ether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9ecd58\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Contributor<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9ecd58\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Amount<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9ecd58\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Structure<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aave DAO (governance proposal)<\/td><td>25,000 ETH (~$58M)<\/td><td>Direct contribution from the DAO treasury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stani Kulechov (personal)<\/td><td>5,000 ETH (~$11.6M)<\/td><td>Personal commitment from the Aave founder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mantle Network<\/td><td>30,000 ETH (~$69.6M)<\/td><td>3-year loan, Lido APR +1%, requires 130K AAVE token delegation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lido DAO<\/td><td>2,500 stETH (~$5.8M)<\/td><td>Direct pledge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/phemex.com\/blogs\/aave-launches-defi-united-raise-100000-eth-kelp-exploit-bailout\">Phemex<\/a>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ethena, LayerZero, Ink Foundation, Tydro, and Frax Finance joined the initiative (<em>but the amount of ETH is undisclosed<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative signals a shift toward collective responsibility within decentralized finance. Rather than leaving users to absorb losses, leading protocols are stepping in to stabilize the ecosystem and maintain trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could set a precedent for future incidents, where major players collaborate to mitigate systemic risks and protect liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitcoin Price Surges Above $79,000<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin crossed the $79,000 mark in April, driven largely by strong ETF inflows and renewed institutional demand. At the time of writing, the asset is trading for $78,375.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/files.coinmarketcap.com\/static\/widget\/coinMarquee.js\"><\/script><div id=\"coinmarketcap-widget-marquee\" coins=\"1\" currency=\"USD\" theme=\"light\" transparent=\"false\" show-symbol-logo=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase followed a statement by US President Donald Trump. NYP, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/22\/us-news\/trump-tells-the-post-second-round-of-talks-possible-as-soon-as-friday-as-iran-scrambles-to-come-up-with-unified-plan\/\">citing sources<\/a>, reported that the head of the United States is ready to give Iran up to five days of truce to prepare for negotiations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price movement also triggered increased market activity, with altcoins following Bitcoin\u2019s upward momentum. Analysts point to sustained inflows and supply constraints as key drivers behind the bullish trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CertiK Report Signals Tougher Crypto Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CertiK <a href=\"https:\/\/en.bloomingbit.io\/feed\/news\/111007\">released a report<\/a> highlighting upcoming changes in digital asset regulation, including stricter AML requirements and expanded audit obligations for crypto projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>The report found that the digital-asset industry has entered a full compliance phase as regulatory frameworks take effect in major jurisdictions, including the US, the European Union, Hong Kong, and Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CertiK highlighted three key changes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stronger anti-money laundering enforcement,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The integration of smart-contract security audits into formal regulatory systems,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The global convergence of stablecoin standards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;The era of ambiguity in digital-asset regulation is already over,&#8221; Stefan Muehlbauer, CertiK&#8217;s head of US government policy, said. &#8220;The key competitive edge now will be how quickly firms can meet regulatory requirements.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEC Relaxes Rules for Self-Custodial Crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a notable shift, the SEC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/square\/post\/312441352203633\">has eased<\/a> certain requirements related to <strong>self-custodial wallets<\/strong>. This move is seen as a positive step for decentralization, allowing users more flexibility in managing their assets without heavy regulatory constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hfzska7xcae5k9d.png?resize=720%2C679&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hfzska7xcae5k9d.png?w=722&amp;ssl=1 722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hfzska7xcae5k9d.png?resize=320%2C302&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hfzska7xcae5k9d.png?resize=100%2C94&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/evercodelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hfzska7xcae5k9d.png?resize=477%2C450&amp;ssl=1 477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SECGov\/status\/2043739582273855635?s=20\">X<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees of the Commission&#8217;s Trade and Markets Department indicated that solutions for transactions through self-custodial wallets may be exempt from<strong> registration under certain circumstances<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main condition is <strong><em>not to push investors into specific transactions with crypto asset securities<\/em><\/strong>. It is also required not to comment on transaction execution paths and to comply with other SEC standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision may encourage broader adoption of non-custodial wallets and reinforce the core principle of user ownership in crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it also raises questions about how regulators will balance innovation with investor protection moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crypto market continues to mature, with innovation happening across multiple layers: from tokens and blockchain networks to infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, understanding these shifts is key to navigating the next phase of the crypto industry. Stay tuned with <strong>Evercode Lab<\/strong> for more weekly insights into blockchain trends, and explore how our <a href=\"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/services\"><strong>white-label solutions<\/strong><\/a> can help your business innovate and thrive in the fast-moving Web3 ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/evercodelab.com\/contacts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=direct&amp;utm_campaign=digest_april&amp;utm_content=form\" style=\"background-color:#9ecd58\"><strong>Contact us today!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce that the Evercode Lab team is back with another amazing digest. 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