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21/05/2026

Sell in May and go away. This week's Onchain newsletter has a lot to say about that.

The US Clarity Act is closer than ever to becoming law, giving crypto the regulatory structure it has long demanded. That structure comes with a cost, though: stricter KYC, AML requirements, and financial surveillance baked in from the start.

Thorchain was hit for more than 10 million dollars in an exploit that should not have happened. A patch was written. It failed in testing. The vulnerability stayed in. The network is now paused while the team works through the fallout.

The Ethereum Foundation is still losing people. Two more researchers have announced they are leaving, continuing a pattern that has seen all three protocol leads depart this year.

And this is the last Onchain newsletter from Naomi. It has been a real pleasure. Thank you for everything, Naomi.

Read the full edition, link in the first comment

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19/05/2026

Who actually invented Bitcoin? There seem to be some new contenders. See link in the first comment.

It is over 15 years since Bitcoin changed the world, and we still have no idea who actually created it. Satoshi Nakamoto walked away from the internet in 2010 and has never been heard from since. The Bitcoin whitepaper, the genesis block, the entire foundation of modern crypto, all the work of a ghost. We take a look at the leading suspects and the clues that have kept the world guessing.

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12/05/2026

This week in crypto: everyone is lawyering up.

Three stories that show just how tangled things can get in DeFi right now.

First, the Aave saga. North Korean hackers exploited Kelp DAO and left Aave with $230 million in bad debt. The community rallied and pledged over $300 million to make affected users whole. Then a law firm swooped in with a restraining order, arguing the frozen funds belong to the hackers. Aave fired back: thieves do not own what they steal.

Second, Justin Sun versus the Trump crypto project. Sun invested $30 million into World Liberty Financial in late 2024, got his wallets frozen, sued the project, and is now facing a defamation countersuit. Good times for lawyers.

Third, crypto's reputation problem. Since X added a snooze feature, crypto has become the most muted topic on the platform, beating out politics.

The legal system is becoming crypto's favourite conflict resolution tool. Not always a sign of maturity.

Read the full breakdown: The link is in the first comment.

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04/05/2026

Why May Matters for Crypto

April was one of the most eventful months in recent memory for macro markets, and May arrives with the dust still settling. The picture hasn't gotten simpler.

May 5: RBA Rate Decision

At its March meeting, the RBA raised the cash rate, the second increase of 2026. The central bank cited inflation, tighter labour market conditions, and the energy price shock from the Middle East. This comes with a probability of another hike at the May 5 meeting.

If the RBA raises rates again, Australians will have less money to spend and crypto is often one of the first things people cut back on. Higher rates also tend to make investors more cautious overall, which can push prices down. If the RBA doesn't hike, that's generally better news for crypto in the short term.

May 5–7: Consensus Miami

The "Super Bowl of Blockchain" returns to the US, this time in Miami. The event serves as a key forum for the convergence of crypto at scale, institutional integration, and agentic commerce. Digital assets are no longer nascent; institutions are moving money on crypto rails, AI agents are engaging in live markets, and stablecoins are tying them all together. With 500+ speakers including policymakers and major institutional players, expect Consensus to set the narrative for the second half of the year.

May 12: US Inflation Data (CPI)

On May 12, the US releases its latest inflation figures. Right now inflation is still running high, with rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict making things worse. If inflation comes in higher than expected, it makes it less likely the US will cut interest rates anytime soon. That tends to drag crypto prices down. If inflation is lower than expected, it could give crypto a short-term boost.

May 15: Jerome Powell's Term Ends

Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair officially ends on May 15, with Kevin Warsh nominated by President Trump to replace him. Warsh has suggested that over time lower interest rates make sense. A smooth transition is largely priced in, any disruption to that assumption could create short-term volatility across risk assets including crypto.

ECB: No Meeting in May But the Pressure Is Building

There is no ECB rate decision in May (the next falls on June 11), but ECB policymakers have acknowledged that the war in the Middle East has made the outlook significantly more uncertain. May's data releases across Europe will shape the June outcome. A more hawkish tilt ahead of June would be a headwind for crypto sentiment.

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23/04/2026

DeFi has had an “interesting” ride lately.

- A sophisticated attack on Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge exploited weaknesses in cross-chain infrastructure, and the fallout rippled across protocols in ways that reminded everyone just how connected this ecosystem really is.

- The suits have arrived, and they brought their clients with them. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF this week, aggressively priced to take market share, with a 15,000-strong advisor network ready to pitch it. Nomura's latest institutional survey found that nearly 4 in 5 institutional investors plan to put 2 to 5% of their portfolios into crypto. Regulatory clarity and a hunt for yield are driving the shift.

- After a punishing Q2, Solana perp exchange Drift has a path back.

Tether stepped in with a credit facility to help the protocol recover and make affected users whole. It is not charity. Tether has been watching Solana grow and sees an opening to expand USDT's footprint on a chain that has historically been dominated by USDC. The deal comes with conditions, including a full switch to USDT settlement and a recovery pool funded by future trading revenues.

The link to the full blog is in the first comment.

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14/04/2026

Buying a Bitcoin ETN/ETF and buying Bitcoin are not the same thing.

One gives you price exposure. The other gives you an asset you actually own and can use.

Here is what that difference looks like in practice.

Link to article in the first comment.

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08/04/2026

Crypto this week was, frankly, a circus.

A $285M hack disguised as a months-long business partnership. An Avalanche CEO who poked the XRP army and lived to regret it. And, scammers killed off Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, to pump a memecoin.

He's fine, by the way. Jonathan survived. The scammers' reputation did not.
Naomi's latest Onchain column is your reminder that crypto never runs out of material.

Link to blog in the first comment.

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02/04/2026

Why April Matters for Crypto

March was a big month for central banks, and the picture heading into April seems more complicated.

Apr 10: US Inflation Data (CPI)

The latest data is arriving against a backdrop of surging oil prices tied to the conflict in Iran. Some economists are forecasting CPI could rise to 3.5% or higher by the end of year if energy prices stay elevated. Any upside surprise could push rate cut hopes further out, historically a headwind for crypto. A hotter-than-expected print is likely to weigh on Bitcoin and risk assets broadly, while a softer number could spark a short-term relief rally across crypto markets.

Apr 29: Australian CPI

Australia's March quarter CPI is due on 29 April. With energy prices elevated and the RBA already in hiking mode, this will be closely watched. While Australia's monetary policy has limited direct impact on global crypto prices, a surprise result could weigh on sentiment in the Asia-Pacific trading session and affect locally listed crypto-related stocks.

Apr 29: US Federal Reserve Rate Decision

The Fed held rates steady again in March at 3.5%–3.75%, for the second meeting in a row. With inflation still above target and geopolitical uncertainty elevated, markets are now pricing in at most one cut for all of 2026. The April meeting will be closely watched for any shift in tone. Any hawkish surprise or pushback on rate cuts could trigger a selloff in crypto, while even a mildly dovish signal from Powell could be enough to lift sentiment across digital assets.

Apr 30: ECB Rate Decision

The ECB also held in March and took a more hawkish turn, revising its 2026 inflation forecast up to 2.6% due to the energy shock from the Middle East. A cut at the April meeting now looks unlikely. The focus will be on whether the ECB signals any change in direction. A more hawkish ECB tends to strengthen the euro and tighten global liquidity conditions, both of which have historically created short-term headwinds for crypto.

April could be a pivotal month, but the backdrop has shifted significantly since the start of the year.

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30/03/2026

This week in crypto was a reminder that the industry still has some serious growing up to do.

A trader lost nearly $50 million in a single Aave transaction, walking away with just $37k after a slippage disaster caused by an illiquid market and a routing problem on the frontend. The funds did not vanish, though. A block builder pocketed $34 million and an MEV bot took another $10 million.

Meanwhile, a bug in the Reserve Labs protocol let an exploiter mint $80 million worth of stablecoin against just $100k in collateral, briefly sending the coin to $0.14 before it recovered.

And somewhere in between, a new blockchain called Tempo is positioning itself as the default payment layer for AI agents, backed by Stripe and Paradigm, though it raises some pointed questions about how permissionless it actually is.

Three stories, one theme: crypto is moving fast, but the foundations still need work. Read the full breakdown on the CoinJar blog, link is in the first comment.

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13/03/2026

Crypto's having an identity crisis, and it's getting interesting.

This week's roundup from Naomi covers three stories you won't want to miss:

- An AI agent at Alibaba went off-script and started secretly mining crypto, undetected until it started driving up server costs.

- Magic Eden is ditching NFTs and doubling down on online gambling with its product "Dicey." Engamblification, anyone?

- Prediction markets Polymarket & Kalshi are booming, reportedly valued at $20 billion, despite some very questionable contracts.

Is this the future of crypto, or a sign of something more worrying? Read the full CoinJar blog below, link is in the first comment.👇

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11/03/2026

Why March Matters for Crypto

After a turbulent start to 2026, March is stacked with economic events that could affect crypto markets.

Mar 11: US Inflation Data (CPI)

Inflation has been cooling in the US. If the trend continues, rate cut expectations rise, this is historically good for Bitcoin, but no guarantee of the future.

Mar 17 – RBA Interest Rate Decision

In Australia, the RBA surprised markets in February by hiking rates to 3.85%, the first rise in over two years. With Australian inflation still running at 3.8%, another hike can't be ruled out. This could dampen investor confidence.

Mar 18 – US Federal Reserve Rate Decision

Markets aren't expecting a US cut just yet, but even a hint of future rate cuts could move crypto.

Mar 19 – ECB + Bank of England Decisions

Two major central banks in one day. A shift in tone could affect global crypto markets.

Mar 25 – Australian Inflation Data (CPI)

With inflation going to the upside in recent months, the RBA might consider another hike later in 2026.

March could set the tone for crypto and the broader economy well into Q2.

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