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Crypto Briefing
DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeking $300 million in its first external funding round at a $10 billion valuation.
BeInCrypto
XRP Holders Now Have Direct Access to Solana DeFi Ecosystem
XRP holders can now access Solana's DeFi ecosystem using wXRP, a 1:1 backed token managed by Hex Trust and LayerZero.
Cointelegraph
French Finance Minister Backs Euro-Pegged Stablecoins in Response to US
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is supporting a European bank-led initiative to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2026 to challenge US dollar dominance.
The Block
X exec says Cashtags crypto, stock token feature has driven $1 billion in trading volume
X's Head of Product Nikita Bier reported that the new Cashtags feature has facilitated an estimated $1 billion in trading volume since its launch.
Bitcoin Magazine
Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF
Representative Sheri Biggs disclosed a Bitcoin investment of up to $250,000 through the iShares Bitcoin Trust.
BeInCrypto
Can Bitcoin Reach $80,000 This Weekend as the Strait of Hormuz Opens?
Bitcoin rallied toward $80,000 following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts remain divided on whether this momentum can be sustained.
The Block
Crypto Council for Innovation adds Digital Energy Council as its first energy-focused member
The Crypto Council for Innovation has appointed the Digital Energy Council as its inaugural member dedicated to energy-related policy.
The Block
Bitcoin retakes $78,000 as Trump declares Hormuz ‘open and ready for business’
Bitcoin climbed to $78,100 after Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for business following a ceasefire with Iran.
The Block
Sen. Blumenthal presses DOJ and Treasury on Binance monitor amid Iran sanctions concerns
Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and Treasury regarding Binance's compliance monitor following reports of facilitated sanctions evasion for Iranian entities.
CryptoSlate
Staggering $28 trillion flows through crypto’s ‘agent economy’ – but 76% of it is just bots shuffling stablecoins
While $28 trillion moved through crypto's agent economy in early 2026, 76% of that volume was driven by bots performing routine stablecoin transfers.
The Block
Circle rolls out USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
Circle has launched USDC Bridge, an interface utilizing its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for native, 1:1 transfers of USDC across various blockchains.
Bitcoin Magazine
U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns
Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and FinCEN regarding the effectiveness of Binance's compliance monitors following reports of illicit Iranian-linked transactions.
CoinDesk
Don’t get AI agents and stablecoin transfers? Enroll in CoinDesk University
CoinDesk University is launching workshops at Consensus 2026 to help professionals implement stablecoins and AI agents for improved business efficiency.
Crypto Briefing
Strategy shares surge above $170 amid Bitcoin price rebound
Strategy Inc. shares rose 15% to surpass $170 as Bitcoin rebounded, reflecting the stock's role as a leveraged proxy for institutional crypto sentiment.
The Block
French minister urges banks to expand euro stablecoins, tokenized deposits: report
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is calling on European banks to increase euro-pegged stablecoin and tokenized deposit development to reduce reliance on U.S. rails.
CryptoSlate
Bitcoin price jumps towards $80,000 after Strait of Hormuz shipping route declared open
Bitcoin surged toward $80,000 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing geopolitical tensions and boosting global risk-on market sentiment.
Bitcoin Magazine
Kraken Owner Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M, Securing Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Crypto Derivatives Stack
Payward, the owner of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial for $550 million to obtain a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives infrastructure.
Bitcoin Magazine
Film Review: “Self Custody” Indie Film about Bitcoin on Amazon Prime
This thriller depicts the risks of improper Bitcoin self-custody through the story of a man struggling to recover lost access to his digital wealth.
Bitcoin Magazine
Strategy (MSTR) Jumps Over 12% as Bitcoin Pumps Past $77,000 Dollars Amid Tentative Iran De‑escalation
MicroStrategy stock surged over 12% as Bitcoin prices climbed above $77,000 following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions.
The Block
Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk alleged that a crypto firm with Russian ties funded political opponents to block cryptocurrency regulations.
BeInCrypto
Brent Crude Drops 7% After Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz During Ceasefire
Brent crude prices fell nearly 7% after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open
Bitcoin surged past $77,000 as Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open amid a regional ceasefire, boosting global market sentiment.
Crypto Briefing
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping amid a regional ceasefire, triggering a rise in Bitcoin and a decline in oil prices.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Tops $76K as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
Bitcoin surged past $76,000 while oil futures dropped 10% after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open.
CoinDesk
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 0.3% to 2125.52, led by gains in Stellar (XLM) and Hedera (HBAR).
Cointelegraph
Telegram CEO Warns EU Age Verification App Risks Surveillance
Pavel Durov warns that the EU's new age-verification app could lead to widespread online identity tracking and surveillance.
BeInCrypto
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | April 18 – 19
This weekend, watch TRUMP for potential gains amid whale accumulation, ZRO for volatility due to a token unlock, and LINK for a divergence between whale buying and bearish chart patterns.
CryptoSlate
Clarity Act deadlock fails to stop Stablecoins smashing past $320B and yield-bearing tokens surge past market
Stablecoin supply reached a record $320 billion as utility increases and yield-bearing tokens outpace the broader market despite legislative delays in Washington.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown
Bitcoin climbed above $76,000 as crude oil prices plummeted following Iran's decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Cointelegraph
Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Cut Third-Party Handoffs
Ramp Network launched a multichain self-custodial wallet to simplify crypto actions like buying and swapping within a single app.
BeInCrypto
Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok
Money20/20 Asia is introducing The Intersection Stage in Bangkok to explore the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance.
Crypto Briefing
DOJ, FinCEN face questions over Binance monitorships and Iran activity
Lawmakers are questioning the DOJ and FinCEN about Binance's compliance oversight and alleged facilitation of Iran-linked transactions.
BeInCrypto
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Acquire Bitnomial for $550 Million
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has agreed to acquire Chicago-based crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial for up to $550 million.
CoinDesk
Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, will acquire Bitnomial for $550 million to expand its regulated U.S. derivatives business.
The Block
Bitcoin outlook still clouded by ‘extreme fear’ amid macro uncertainty and profit-taking despite rally to $76K, analysts say
Bitcoin rallies to $76K, but 'extreme fear' persists due to macro uncertainty and profit-taking.
Cointelegraph
Flow Capital to Tokenize $150M Private Credit Fund on Blockchain: Report
Flow Capital plans to tokenize its $150M private credit fund via DigiFT, aiming for broader distribution and future expansion.
BeInCrypto
China and India Account for Nearly Half of Global Gold Demand, Data Shows
China and India drive nearly 50% of global gold demand, providing structural support despite geopolitical pressures.
CryptoSlate
Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments
Tether is providing a $127 million rescue package to Drift Protocol, requiring the platform to shift its settlement layer from USDC to USDT.
Cointelegraph
Tempo’s ‘Zones’ Promise Privacy But Raise Trust Concerns
Tempo's new 'Zones' feature offers enterprises privacy on public stablecoin rails, but critics worry about centralized trust assumptions.
The Block
Citadel Securities president says firm could enter prediction markets, eyes non-sports use cases
Citadel Securities president Jim Esposito stated the firm may provide liquidity to prediction markets, focusing on geopolitical hedging rather than sports betting.
Cointelegraph
Foundation Shuts Down NFT Marketplace After Failed Sale
Ethereum NFT marketplace Foundation is closing permanently after a planned acquisition by Blackdove failed to materialize.
BeInCrypto
Solana and Chainlink ETFs Post Biggest Inflows in a Month as Investors Return
Solana and Chainlink ETFs recorded their largest daily inflows in a month on April 16, signaling renewed institutional interest in mid-cap altcoins.
Cointelegraph
Tokenization Doesn’t Fix Illiquid Assets: PBW 2026
Industry experts at Paris Blockchain Week argue that tokenizing assets does not inherently create liquidity for traditionally illiquid products.
CryptoSlate
Ripple’s dollar stablecoin hits a wall in Japan, one of XRP’s friendliest markets, as megabanks earn most of the trust
A Nomura survey reveals Japanese institutions prefer bank-issued stablecoins, creating competitive hurdles for Ripple's RLUSD despite its strong local partnerships.
BeInCrypto
Bitcoin Whales Dumped Over 36,000 BTC in Under a Week and the Chart Shows Why
Bitcoin whales have offloaded 36,000 BTC amid bearish technical signals, increasing the risk of a potential market long squeeze.
CoinDesk
Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack
Grinex, a Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange, suspended operations following a $13 million cyberattack that it claims was orchestrated by state-backed actors.
BeInCrypto
Breaking the RWA Value Monopoly: Zoomex Launches SpaceX Token Airdrop Carnival, Sharing a $300,000 Reward Pool
Zoomex has introduced the SpaceX Token as an RWA asset and launched a $300,000 airdrop campaign to reward its global user base.
BeInCrypto
Gate White Paper on Employment Trends in the Crypto Industry
The crypto industry faces a transformative period as AI adoption and market volatility reshape hiring, favoring technical adaptability and AI proficiency.
BeInCrypto
MEXC Unveils Largest-Ever 0-Fee Festival, Empowering Users to Unlock Infinite Opportunities
MEXC has launched its largest 0-fee festival, offering commission-free trading on spot and futures markets to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
BeInCrypto
XRP ETFs Post a 3-Month Record as a 14% Break Sets Up
XRP is forming a bullish cup-and-handle pattern on its chart while US spot XRP ETFs see their largest weekly inflows in three months.
BeInCrypto
SIREN Price Prints 151% Daily Candle, Targets $2.24 as Correction Tests $1.37
SIREN surged 151% before correcting, with traders now closely monitoring the $1.37 support level to determine the token's next major price movement.
The Block
Hong Kong’s Flow Capital plans to bring $150 million private credit fund onchain: report
Flow Capital plans to tokenize its $150 million private credit fund onchain via DigiFT, aiming for broader investor access.
BeInCrypto
US Government Moves Over $606,000 Bitfinex Hack Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government transferred $606,000 in Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime, though it's unlikely to be sold.
CoinDesk
Ethereum had a record 200 million transaction in Q1. Here's what it means for ether (ETH)
Ethereum recorded over 200 million transactions in Q1 2026, marking its busiest quarter ever despite stagnant token prices.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin (BTC) has a perfect bottom indicator. It's not flashing yet.
A technical indicator using 50- and 100-week moving averages has historically predicted every Bitcoin bear market bottom since 2015, but it has not triggered.
BeInCrypto
Public Bitcoin Miners Sell Record 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 as Margins Collapse
Public Bitcoin miners sold a record 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 due to collapsing margins and low hashprice.
Cointelegraph
Key Figure Behind $20 Million Meta-1 Coin Fraud Receives 23 Years
Robert Dunlap was sentenced to 23 years for a $20 million Meta-1 Coin crypto fraud, misleading investors about assets.
Cointelegraph
Crypto in Sustained Winter as Q1 CEX Volumes Drop
Crypto trading volumes on centralized exchanges dropped 39% in Q1 2026, signaling a sustained crypto winter.
Cointelegraph
Fake Ledger Device Sold Chinese Marketplace: Research
A fake Ledger device sold on a Chinese marketplace was discovered to be a sophisticated scam designed to steal crypto funds.
BeInCrypto
Houston Man Sentenced to 23 Years Over Fake Gold- and Art-Backed Crypto Scheme
A Houston man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for defrauding 1,000 investors of $20 million through a fake crypto token.
BeInCrypto
Hyperbridge Confirms Bridged Polkadot Exploit Was 10x Worse Than First Reported
Hyperbridge revised its April 13 exploit losses to $2.5 million, ten times the initial estimate, following further forensic investigation.
BeInCrypto
President Trump Signals US-Iran Deal Progress as Oil Drops and Crypto Markets Rise
President Trump indicates progress in US-Iran negotiations, leading to lower oil prices and positive trends in equity and cryptocurrency markets.
Cointelegraph
Ketman Project Identifies 100 North Korean IT Workers Working in Web3
The Ethereum Foundation-funded Ketman Project has identified 100 North Korean IT workers infiltrating various Web3 organizations.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin price prediction: Bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood
Bitcoin could hit $125,000 within two months as negative funding rates suggest a potential short squeeze amid positive U.S.-Iran ceasefire developments.
Crypto Briefing
Sanctioned Russia-linked Grinex halts operations after large-scale crypto hack
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex has suspended operations following a massive $13.7 million cyberattack that it claims involved state-backed foreign actors.
The Block
Clarity Act’s stablecoin yield language pushed back; ban on idle balances still intact
Legislators have delayed the release of Clarity Act draft text, which maintains a controversial ban on interest rewards for idle stablecoin holdings.
Cointelegraph
Zanzibar Police Questioning Joe McCann After Fiancée’s Death
Zanzibar police are questioning crypto executive Joe McCann following the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson, while the couple was on vacation.
Cointelegraph
Sanctioned Crypto Exchange Grinex Pauses Operations After $14 Million Hack
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex has suspended trading operations following a sophisticated $14 million cyberattack.
The Block
Circle hit with class action lawsuit over alleged inaction in $280 million Drift exploit
Investors have sued Circle for allegedly failing to freeze $280 million in USDC stolen during a major hack on the Drift Protocol exchange.
Cointelegraph
Paulson Warns of Vicious Treasury Crash, Urges Emergency Plan
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson warns of a potential US bond market collapse and calls for an emergency contingency plan.
BeInCrypto

Warsh Hawkish Shock: 9 Fed Officials Signal 2026 Rate Hike
CoinDesk

Fed holds rates steady in first decision under new Chairman Kevin Warsh
Cointelegraph

Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance
CryptoSlate

World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites
CoinDesk

Crypto industry aghast at Illinois' new tax on holding or transferring digital assets in state budget
CoinDesk

Crypto Long & Short: The measure of a maturing market
Cointelegraph

Bybit added to Singapore MAS Investor Alert List
BeInCrypto

Grayscale Names 5 DeFi Altcoins With Real Utility
The Block

Polychain and Coinbase-backed Satori Finance DEX winds down citing ‘unfavorable market conditions’
BeInCrypto

Trump’s G7 Summit Press Pumps Bitcoin as Oil Crashes
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