Kelp DAO’s rsETH token potentially exploited, $100M at risk
The potential exploit could undermine confidence in DeFi, affecting Ethereum's price outlook and broader market sentiment. The post Kelp DAO’s rsETH token potentially exploited, $100M at risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:44:10 PM
Jake Paul: Attention is more valuable than capital, influencers are reshaping venture capital, and emotional engagement is key to storytelling | 20VC
Influencers are revolutionizing venture capital, with attention now rivaling capital as the most valuable asset. The post Jake Paul: Attention is more valuable than capital, influencers are reshaping venture capital, and emotional engagement is key to storytelling | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/18/2026, 6:38:20 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, raising military confrontation risks
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and escalating military conflicts. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, raising military confrontation risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:38:10 PM
Israeli soldier’s death in Lebanon raises doubts over ceasefire stability
The soldier's death highlights fragile ceasefire dynamics, potentially escalating regional tensions and impacting diplomatic efforts. The post Israeli soldier’s death in Lebanon raises doubts over ceasefire stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:36:03 PM
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 10,000 BTC worth $750 Million in Just 4 Days
Meanwhile, according to Santiment data, whales acquired approximately 10,000 BTC, valued at around $750 million, over four days.
By Newton Gitonga 4/18/2026, 6:34:04 PM
Iran condemns US blockade of Strait of Hormuz as “ignorant decision”
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks escalating tensions, impacting global oil trade and diplomatic relations significantly. The post Iran condemns US blockade of Strait of Hormuz as “ignorant decision” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:33:46 PM
Polymarket Strait of Hormuz Odds Crash After Iran Fires on Tankers
Polymarket’s contract on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 collapsed to 28% Yes on Saturday after Iran reimposed shipping restrictions and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats reportedly fired on at least one tanker and turned back more than 20 vessels attempting transit. Key Takeaways: Iran reportedly fired on at...
By Jamie Redman 4/18/2026, 6:30:51 PM
US official warns military operations with Iran may resume without progress
The potential resumption of military operations with Iran could destabilize regional security and strain diplomatic relations further. The post US official warns military operations with Iran may resume without progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:29:20 PM
Indian ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK warship deployment odds fall
The attack highlights vulnerabilities in commercial shipping, but market skepticism suggests limited impact without decisive Western intervention. The post Indian ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK warship deployment odds fall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:28:09 PM
Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI
The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.
By Vince Quill 4/18/2026, 6:27:35 PM
Hezbollah vows to remain active, challenging Israel ceasefire stability
Hezbollah's stance heightens ceasefire fragility, increasing market volatility and undermining confidence in lasting peace prospects. The post Hezbollah vows to remain active, challenging Israel ceasefire stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:25:21 PM
13 US troops killed, nearly 400 wounded in Iran conflict: CENTCOM
The ongoing conflict signals a deepening US military involvement, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting market predictions on escalation. The post 13 US troops killed, nearly 400 wounded in Iran conflict: CENTCOM appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:22:50 PM
IRGC orders Gulf vessels to stay anchored, movement seen as enemy cooperation
The IRGC's anchoring order could heighten regional tensions, impacting global trade routes and prompting potential military responses. The post IRGC orders Gulf vessels to stay anchored, movement seen as enemy cooperation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:22:12 PM
Iran prioritizes compliant vessels in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transit
Iran's new protocols may lead to prolonged shipping restrictions, affecting global trade dynamics and increasing geopolitical tensions. The post Iran prioritizes compliant vessels in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:20:44 PM
US official warns conflict with Iran may resume if diplomacy stalls
Stalled diplomacy with Iran could destabilize regional security, impacting global markets and necessitating heightened military readiness. The post US official warns conflict with Iran may resume if diplomacy stalls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:17:29 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with US
Iran's strategic gamble heightens geopolitical risks, impacting global oil markets and complicating US-Iran diplomatic efforts. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:15:23 PM
Israel prepares for possible military action against Iran: Channel 12
Rising tensions and market volatility highlight the fragile geopolitical landscape, with potential regional destabilization if conflict ensues. The post Israel prepares for possible military action against Iran: Channel 12 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:10:37 PM
Iran arrests dozens linked to foreign intelligence in Mazandaran province
Iran's crackdown on espionage networks highlights its robust security measures, potentially deterring opposition movements and foreign influence. The post Iran arrests dozens linked to foreign intelligence in Mazandaran province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:08:37 PM
Iran warns US, Gulf countries amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's warning heightens regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting market dynamics amid geopolitical uncertainty. The post Iran warns US, Gulf countries amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:02:23 PM
IRGC Navy dismisses foreign influence, tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize regional security and impact global oil markets, necessitating diplomatic interventions. The post IRGC Navy dismisses foreign influence, tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 6:00:18 PM
Iran, Russia protest UNESCO over Tehran cultural heritage damage
The diplomatic protest may heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting Iran's internal stability and leadership dynamics. The post Iran, Russia protest UNESCO over Tehran cultural heritage damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:56:47 PM
Vectis outlines withdrawal process after $285M Drift Protocol exploit
The Drift Protocol exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi, potentially impacting Solana's market stability and long-term growth prospects. The post Vectis outlines withdrawal process after $285M Drift Protocol exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:53:10 PM
Hezbollah denies role in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Hezbollah's denial amid UNIFIL's accusation complicates diplomatic efforts, with market stability reflecting low trading rather than consensus. The post Hezbollah denies role in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:51:45 PM
Iran’s economy deteriorates amid inflation, unemployment 100 days post-protests
Iran's economic decline could heighten political instability, potentially influencing regime change odds and impacting regional dynamics. The post Iran’s economy deteriorates amid inflation, unemployment 100 days post-protests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:50:13 PM
US naval blockade continues on Iranian ports, impacting Hormuz ship transit
The ongoing blockade exacerbates geopolitical tensions, affecting global oil markets and increasing volatility in maritime trade routes. The post US naval blockade continues on Iranian ports, impacting Hormuz ship transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:49:06 PM
Trump convenes Situation Room meeting amid Hormuz crisis escalation
Market skepticism and geopolitical tensions suggest limited prospects for immediate diplomacy, impacting oil prices and peace deal odds. The post Trump convenes Situation Room meeting amid Hormuz crisis escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:45:47 PM
US to seize Iran-linked ships amid Strait of Hormuz tensions: WSJ
Increased US-Iran tensions over ship seizures could destabilize global oil markets and heighten geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The post US to seize Iran-linked ships amid Strait of Hormuz tensions: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:43:08 PM
Netanyahu surprised by Trump’s ban on Israeli strikes against Hezbollah
The U.S. stance limits Israeli military options, potentially straining U.S.-Israel relations if regional tensions escalate. The post Netanyahu surprised by Trump’s ban on Israeli strikes against Hezbollah appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:42:20 PM
Iran demands framework for US talks, complicating negotiation timeline
Iran's framework demand delays US talks, complicating diplomatic progress and increasing skepticism in peace deal markets. The post Iran demands framework for US talks, complicating negotiation timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:40:37 PM
Top NFT projects to watch in 2026
Discover the top NFT projects for 2026 with 44% VC growth reshaping the market. Learn how to evaluate, compare, and choose the best NFT investments this year.
By Idris Calloway 4/18/2026, 5:40:19 PM
Iran dismisses Trump claims, maintains Hormuz restrictions
Iran's firm stance on Hormuz restrictions heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting market stability. The post Iran dismisses Trump claims, maintains Hormuz restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:39:52 PM
Iran asserts legal right to control Strait of Hormuz amid UK tensions
Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global trade routes and increasing market volatility. The post Iran asserts legal right to control Strait of Hormuz amid UK tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:38:40 PM
US strengthens position ahead of May 15 summit with China
The US's strategic positioning before the summit could significantly influence future diplomatic and economic relations with China. The post US strengthens position ahead of May 15 summit with China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:37:57 PM
Iran charges $2M toll per tanker in Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping routes
Iran's toll strategy in the Strait of Hormuz may reshape global shipping routes, affecting trade dynamics and geopolitical negotiations. The post Iran charges $2M toll per tanker in Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping routes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:37:18 PM
Iran refuses further US talks, cites pressure tactics and blockade
Iran's refusal to engage in talks heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post Iran refuses further US talks, cites pressure tactics and blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:34:59 PM
Monero Drops 3% on 12th Birthday as Bitcoin Rally Stalls
On Saturday, Monero (XMR) price plunged by around 3% after witnessing a correction in Bitcoin (BTC) price, forcing…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/18/2026, 5:34:30 PM
XRP Expansion Into Solana Sparks Fresh Demand, Ripple CEO Says
XRP holders can now trade, earn yield, and tap liquidity on Solana — without ever selling their tokens. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market A Bridge Between Two Networks That capability became real this week when wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, went live on the Solana blockchain. The rollout...
By Christian Encila 4/18/2026, 5:30:59 PM
Bitcoin CME Options Open Interest Stays Put-Heavy as Price Stalls Around $76,000
Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges slid 4.2% over the past 24 hours to $58.44 billion, while options positioning on the CME skewed heavily toward puts, a clear signal that institutional traders are hedging rather than pressing longs. At 10:30 a.m., with BTC sitting at $76,185 Saturday morning, the derivatives market is telling a […]
By Jamie Redman 4/18/2026, 5:30:54 PM
Stablecoins Adoption: French Finance Minister Pushes For More Euro-Backed Tokens
France’s Finance Minister Roland Lescure has called for the development of more Euro-pegged stablecoins. This comes amid rising tensions between the European Union and the US, as the EU seeks to weaken US dominance over its payment systems. Related Reading: Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels Euro-Stablecoins:...
By Semilore Faleti 4/18/2026, 5:30:39 PM
Why Kevin Warsh should become Bitcoin’s most impactful Fed chair yet
Kevin Warsh is set to become the first Federal Reserve chair with disclosed crypto holdings, and the first whose policy instincts could still squeeze the sector harder than his predecessors. Most Americans don't follow Fed personnel drama closely, but they feel its aftershocks every month through mortgage rates, savings yields, and the temperature...
By Andjela Radmilac 4/18/2026, 5:25:44 PM
Iran marks 100 days since crackdown with regime stability unchanged
Despite ongoing pressures, the Iranian regime's stability suggests limited immediate change, with potential shifts expected later in the year. The post Iran marks 100 days since crackdown with regime stability unchanged appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:25:14 PM
Ripple’s XRP Path to $8 Mapped: Inside the Elliott Wave Theory That Projects Major Rocket
An analyst using Elliott Wave theory has laid out a detailed roadmap that could take XRP toward $8 or higher in the coming months, provided the current corrective pattern holds. The crypto asset spent more than six years, from 2018 through 2024, tracing a large symmetrical triangle on the weekly chart. It broke out sharply […]
By Olivia Brooke 4/18/2026, 5:24:54 PM
Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade amid US-Iran tensions
The ongoing blockade heightens geopolitical risks, affecting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts for resolution. The post Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:22:05 PM
$8.8B in crypto longs at risk if Bitcoin nears $67,180 CME gap
Potential cascading liquidations could destabilize the crypto market, highlighting Bitcoin's vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts. The post $8.8B in crypto longs at risk if Bitcoin nears $67,180 CME gap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:11:21 PM
SEC charges Bitcoin Latinum founder over alleged $16M investor fraud
The SEC's action highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in crypto ventures to protect investors and maintain market integrity. The post SEC charges Bitcoin Latinum founder over alleged $16M investor fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/18/2026, 5:10:27 PM
Iran military dismisses foreign minister’s Hormuz reopening claims amid tensions
The internal discord within Iran's leadership heightens the risk of miscalculation, potentially escalating regional tensions. The post Iran military dismisses foreign minister’s Hormuz reopening claims amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 5:04:03 PM
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Post Best Week in 3 Months as Investors Return
Meanwhile, the underlying asset surged to a multi-week peak of its own before it was rejected at $1.50.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/18/2026, 4:57:20 PM
$800M oil short placed before Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, prices fall to $80
The market's cautious response highlights uncertainty in oil price stability amid geopolitical tensions and potential supply disruptions. The post $800M oil short placed before Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, prices fall to $80 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:54:51 PM
Morgan Stanley launches first US bank-affiliated Bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch could drive institutional interest, potentially stabilizing Bitcoin prices and influencing market dynamics. The post Morgan Stanley launches first US bank-affiliated Bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:53:27 PM
Lebanon to investigate UNIFIL attack amid Hezbollah tensions, Macron says
The investigation's outcome could influence regional stability, potentially escalating tensions and impacting diplomatic and military strategies. The post Lebanon to investigate UNIFIL attack amid Hezbollah tensions, Macron says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:52:41 PM