Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took to X on Tuesday night to announce that he has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, after the office of French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed it was exploring paths to ban him from performing in France’s oldest city.
“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” West wrote.
He later added, “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends. I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it. My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows. See you at the top of the globe.”
Benoit Payan, the mayor of Marseille, also took a stand against West in an X post on March 4. He wrote, “I refuse to let Marseille be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unapologetic Nazism. Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of living together and of all Marseillais.”
While the threat was enough to get the 24-time Grammy winner to indefinitely push his show, actually banning West from performing in Marseille may have proved difficult. According to the French newspaper Le Monde, citing France’s highest administrative court, “local state authorities can only ban a concert under strict conditions, if statements at the event risk constituting a criminal offense and if public order is threatened.”
Nuñez reportedly met last week with Payan and the prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Jacques Witkowski, to work toward barring West from performing in Marseille.
On April 7, the U.K. government denied West entry into the country after he was booked to headline London’s Wireless Festival in July. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that West “should never have been invited to perform” in the first place due to his antisemitic past. Sponsors dropped out of the event shortly after. West later issued a statement saying that he was open to meeting with leaders of the local Jewish community, but the festival was cancelled.
On Tuesday, the Canton (CC) price fell by around 4% over the last 24 hours despite its listing on one of South Korea’s major cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit.
Despite the drop in the price, the daily trading volume of Canton has witnessed a spike of around 345% on a daily chart, which shows growing trading activity on the network. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading at around $0.1463, down 3.9% on the daily chart, according to CoinMarketCap.
South Korea’s Biggest Exchange Prepares to List Canton
On April 14, South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, officially announced the listing of Canton (CC) on its KRW, $BTC, and USDT trading pairs. While the deposits and withdrawals were planned on April 14, Upbit has declared that it has postponed the launch, saying that extra checks were needed during testing.
After this development, the CC price has witnessed some small movements. The listing on Upbit will help it to bring more Korean buyers and gain higher liquidity once trading starts. This listing announcement has soared the token’s price above $0.1601.
The drop in the Canton price is coming amid the bullish momentum in the crypto market, in which the Bitcoin ($BTC) price soared above $75,000 after seeing major liquidation in the short positions. Institutional investors have started injecting money via major exchanges again after witnessing a rally in the last few days.
While there is still a tense situation in the Middle East, in the last few days, there have been some developments, which investors are seeing as a sign of de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran.
However, Canton is facing its own selling pressure as some investors have started booking profits after recent major developments, such as listings.
At present, the price chart of Canton is developing a descending channel pattern in the last few days. In this pattern, both the top line and the bottom line are moving in a downward direction. The price is currently stuck between them until it finally breaks out in one direction.
In the last few days, the cryptocurrency has retested various lower highs, which means that every time the price tries to go up, it fails to reach the previous high levels.
Technical indicators are suggesting that the cryptocurrency is currently in the balance zone. The 14-day Relative Strength Index is revolving around 47, which tells that the cryptocurrency is currently in the neutral zone without any sign of being in the overbought and oversold zone.
The 50-day moving average is very close to the current price level. Because of this, it is difficult to trace its direction at the moment. However, the positive momentum in the overall crypto market is suggesting that if buyers start to accumulate CC tokens, then it might see some recovery. As of now, traders are seeing the $0.14 as the major support level.
Canton (CC) Gets Recognition as Grayscale Adds It to the List of Consideration
Recently, Grayscale has revealed the addition of Canton to its official list of assets under consideration for the second quarter of 2026. This recognition from the world’s biggest has sparked euphoria in its community. It has now been added to the smart contracts platform category alongside other tokens such as Celo and Toncoin.
“Assets Currently in the Grayscale Product Suite lists digital assets held by a Grayscale product as of April 10, 2026, either as part of a single-asset product or a multi-asset product,” stated in the official announcement.
The addition of the CC in this list clearly says that Grayscale’s research team is actively assessing CC as a future investment product, such as a trust and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This comes after Grayscale announced the launch of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is focused on Avalanche (AVAX) in March.
21Shares filed an updated application for a Hyperliquid ETF to be listed in the United States under the ticker $THYP, according to a filing update posted Tuesday. The submission appears to incorporate feedback from the SEC, with fee information not yet disclosed in the filing.
The updated filing moves the Hyperliquid ETF product closer to regulatory approval and potential US market launch. 21Shares, a digital asset investment products provider, has been pursuing approval for crypto and blockchain-focused exchange-traded products.
Sources: JSeyff on X
This article was generated automatically by The Defiant’s AI news system from publicly available sources.
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer and streamer Clavicular has been hospitalized after suffering a suspected overdose Tuesday evening, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
The “looksmaxxing” influencer and online streamer, whose real name is Braden Peters, was taken to the hospital, where he’s currently in “stable condition,” THR has learned. He was still in the hospital as of Tuesday night.
Earlier in the day, Clavicular was livestreaming on Kick when it abruptly cut off, sparking concern among fans. Video was later shared on X of the streamer being carried by several people to a black car as an ambulance arrived at the scene.
THR has also reached out to the Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department for more information.
Clavicular gained recognition for his self-obsession with being aesthetically pleasing and for promoting extreme “looksmaxxing” — an online trend, popular among young men, focused on maximizing physical attractiveness. The trend ranges from healthy grooming to dangerous practices, such as bone-smashing using a hammer to enhance facial features, which Clavicular has advocated.
Earlier this week, the controversial streamer made headlines when he walked out of a 60 Minutes Australia interview after correspondent Adam Hegarty asked him if he identifies as an incel and about his connection to Andrew Tate. Clavicular clearly got defensive with the line of questioning, and in response, tried to suggest the interviewer was a cuckold.
Clavicular has also found himself in some legal trouble, as he’s reportedly being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a video appearing to show him shooting an alligator. He was also arrested last month in Florida on misdemeanor battery charges after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest. They said the influencer provoked the fight between two women and exploited them by posting it online, The New York Times reported.
Kanye West has gone ahead and postponed his show in France as leadership continued to weigh banning the rapper from entering the country.
“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” West, who now goes by Ye, wrote on X Tuesday night. He was initially scheduled to perform on June 11 in Marseille at Stade Vélodrome as part of his 2026 comeback tour.
The Hollywood Reporter reported earlier Tuesday that France was looking to potentially ban the “Flashing Lights” artist from performing in the country. Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez argued that West has no place in the French country following his past antisemitic remarks and for releasing a song last year called “Heil Hitler.”
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This came after the artist was barred from entering the United Kingdom shortly after being announced as the headliner for all three nights of Wireless Festival in July. Following his booking, several major sponsors pulled out of the music festival, and the event was later canceled.
The “Heartless” artist has been widely condemned for his antisemitic rhetoric in recent years. In addition to his “Heil Hitler” song, he also used a Super Bowl ad in 2025 to direct viewers to his Yeezy website that had swastika-emblazoned t-shirts.
Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves remain out indefinitely as the Lakers’ postseason run begins.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, leaving Los Angeles without its top two scorers.
“They’re out indefinitely,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said after practice Tuesday at the Lakers’ training complex. “I’m not going to have an update for you this week.”
Dončić strained a hamstring and Reaves strained an oblique during the Lakers’ loss to the Thunder on April 2 in Oklahoma City, and neither returned during the regular season. The Lakers host the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday night.
Dončić will return to Los Angeles on Friday after traveling to Spain last week for treatment on his hamstring, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Dončić and the Lakers aren’t revealing details about the NBA scoring champion’s recovery.
Reaves is in Los Angeles, and he shot free throws with several teammates after practice ended Tuesday. The reported severity of his oblique strain seems likely to keep him out of the entire first-round series, although the Lakers haven’t put any timeline on either player’s recovery from injuries that frequently require a full month of healing or more.
Dončić and Reaves combined to average 56.8 points, 13.8 assists and 12.4 rebounds per game when healthy this season, and their absences put a massive anchor on LA’s hopes of playoff advancement. Yet the Lakers still went 3-2 in the stars’ absence, earning home-court advantage in the first round, after LeBron James resumed his role as the focal point of the offense.
Los Angeles also employed Luke Kennard as a ballhandler and initiator, and guard Marcus Smart is back after missing nearly three weeks with a right ankle injury. He is eager to play a role in countering the Rockets’ defensive pressure.
“They’re aggressive, and we’re going to try to use it against them,” Smart said. “We’ve got some things put in, some different guys that are going to bring it up. They’re going to come out firing, and we’ve got to come out firing, too.”
Backup center Jaxson Hayes is also ready to return after missing the final four games of the regular season to rest a left foot injury.
“I was going to play no matter what,” Hayes said. “If I was hurting, I’d be playing.”
Bam Adebayo lies on the ground after being tripped by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball during the 2nd quarter.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo limped off the court early in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s SoFi Play-In Tournament game against Charlotte after he got tripped by Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, causing him to land hard on his back.
The Heat said Adebayo would not return.
Ball was on the ground after driving to the basket and missing a shot when he appeared to take a swipe at Adebayo’s left foot with his left hand, causing Adebayo to fall backward. Adebayo stayed down as the action moved to the other end of the court and then back again before play was stopped.
After being attended to by trainers, he got to his feet and walked off under his own power and was taken to the locker room.
Ball was not called for a foul and the play could not be reviewed because play wasn’t stopped.
Jason Thomas Nichols, 30, was appointed a public defender and Judge William J. Pendergast III increased his bail to $250,000, setting a preliminary hearing for April 24 at 10 a.m. and a readiness conference for 8:30 a.m. April 23, both in Department 25 with Judge Janice Williams.
Judge Pendergast ordered the higher bail following a plea from the Deputy District Attorney Steven Tali, who said it was the only way to ensure the safety of the victims in the neighborhood where Nichols is accused of forcing his way into a home occupied by a pregnant woman and her 5-year-old son.
He was arrested Friday after police say he forced his way into the home on Burbank Court, a frightening incident caught on the home’s outdoor and indoor security cameras that spread rapidly across social media over the weekend.
A screenshot from a viral video shows a man police have identified as Jason Thomas Nichols, 30, of Fairfield demanding entry to a home in Fairfield on April 7. (COURTESY)
The viral videos show the moment the Fairfield homeowner confronted the suspect, who had forced his way inside while a woman and child were in the house.
Authorities say Nichols attempted to break into the home by kicking in the front door. When that failed, police said, he entered through a sliding glass door.
In court Monday, Tali said investigators had an enhanced bail order approved but that on Thursday, when Nichols was set to have his arraignment, he refused to come into the courtroom and the case set for Friday to try again when bail was lowered.
Tali argued to have the enhanced bail reinstated because Nichols’ residence is right behind the home he is accused of terrorizing.
“He made threats saying ‘I’m going to kill you’ and ‘take you out,’” Tali noted. “Given the threats and where he lives there is not other way to safeguard the victims in this case.”
Judge Pendergast agreed but said the bail could be lowered in the future depending on a pretrial services report. A pretrial service report is a confidential document prepared by the Probation Department to assist judges in deciding a defendants potential flight risk or danger to the community.
Nichols, wearing a striped jail jumpsuit and shackled at the waist, smiled and rolled his eyes through some of the proceedings.
Following the judge’s ruling, before exiting the court back to jail custody, Nichols turned to the courtroom seating area where a number of media were present and taking photos, saying, “Thank you all for being here.”
Video from the home’s security system shows Nichols, claiming in the video to be “Harry Dresden” from the popular Jim Butcher Dresden File novels, outside the residence, shouting “Open this door or I’m breaking it down” and threatening to “end” the homeowner. Nichols pounded on the door, then grabbed a decorative bell, breaking it and using the pull chain from in to beat on the door.
At the time, the homeowner was away but monitored the property through the camera system and rushed back. Upon arrival, the homeowner armed himself with a shovel before confronting Nichols inside the home, police said.
A second video from inside the house shows the confrontation with the homeowner ordering him out. A violent struggle followed, off camera, leaving both men with head injuries, police said. Then the homeowner can be seen talking to him and asking if he is “military” before getting him outside as police arrived.
Officers arrived within minutes and found Nichols outside the residence, where he was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment before being booked into the Solano County Jail on multiple felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, making criminal threats, burlary and vandalism. Authorities also obtained a bail enhancement, police said.
Police said the woman and child inside the home were not physically injured.
Police said they were aware of the viral video and understood the concern it generated in the community. They also credited the homeowner’s actions in protecting his family while officers were en route.
Nichols remains in Solano county jail on $35,000 bail.
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The application, which pretended to be the Ledger Live app from which users can manage assets held by Ledger hardware devices, impacted victims from April 7 until April 13, when it was removed from the Apple App Store.
“Stolen funds were laundered via 150+ KuCoin deposit addresses tied to AudiA6, a centralized mixing service that charges high fees to launder illicit funds,” ZachXBT posted in a message to his Telegram channel.
According to his analysis, at least three victims lost more than $1.95 million apiece, with one wallet being drained of $3.27 million USDT. Swiped assets included Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, USDT, and others.
Musician G. Love—aka Garrett Dutton, frontman of the long-running rock band G. Love & Special Sauce—was among the victims impacted by the fake app, losing 5.92 BTC valued around $447,000. He shared his story on X over the weekend.
“I had a really tough day today. I lost my retirement fund in a hack/scam when I switched my Ledger over to my new computer and by accident downloaded a malicious Ledger app from the Apple Store,” he posted on X on April 11. “All my BTC gone in an instant.”
Hi I traced out your 5.92 BTC stolen and it was all laundered via @kucoincom deposit addresses in the following transactions:
The fake app would remain in the App Store for nearly two more days, according to ZachXBT’s analysis. A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s request for comment.
Upon noting that the stolen funds had been traced to KuCoin, the exchange’s support team responded to the musician, indicating that they had frozen a suspicious account related to the funds.
“Please note that while we may assist [in] freezing the suspicious account upon receipt of relevant information or a credible complaint, such actions are still subject to due legal documents and processes to ensure compliance,” it posted on X.
The exchange has reportedly been dealing with an increase in illicit activity on its platform, according to ZachXBT. Last month, it was barred from offering access to U.S. users unless it registered as a foreign board of trade. Last year, KuCoin was hit with a $14 million fine, the largest ever anti-money laundering fine in Canadian history, by the nation’s financial regulator.
Fake applications and websites are among the most common phishing vectors for Ledger users, according to the firm’s dedicated phishing campaign page, along with fake calls, emails, and letters.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut recently recovered $600,000 worth of crypto assets that had been part of a fraud scheme using fake letters purported to be from Ledger.
A representative for Ledger did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s request for comment and it has not issued a public statement about the recent phishing campaign.
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