Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless
Central banks shift reserves away from US Treasuries, signaling potential decline of the dollar's global dominance. The post Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/16/2026, 1:44:26 PM
Azov Corps claims control over Russian logistics routes near Donetsk
Ukrainian control over logistics routes may hinder Russian advances, complicating peace efforts and impacting market perceptions of conflict resolution. The post Azov Corps claims control over Russian logistics routes near Donetsk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:38:51 PM
TAO Dead Cat Bounce to $280 Before $200 Collapse Within 30 Days
Bittensor's current weakness is setting up a textbook bear market rally to $280 resistance before the inevitable breakdown to $200 support. We're giving this trade 30 days max. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:38:28 PM
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire talks advance, Lebanon may join Abraham Accords
Potential regional stability and economic growth could emerge if Lebanon joins the Abraham Accords, reshaping Middle Eastern alliances. The post Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire talks advance, Lebanon may join Abraham Accords appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:36:49 PM
US expands Iran blockade to Indo-Pacific, escalating maritime control
The US's expanded maritime control could strain international relations, potentially impacting global trade and diplomatic negotiations. The post US expands Iran blockade to Indo-Pacific, escalating maritime control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:35:15 PM
13 ships turn back due to US blockade in Strait of Hormuz, says General Caine
The US blockade's deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate tensions, impacting global trade and prompting potential military responses. The post 13 ships turn back due to US blockade in Strait of Hormuz, says General Caine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:34:20 PM
Deadly missile attack on Kyiv raises concerns over Ukraine’s air defense
The attack underscores the urgent need for bolstering Ukraine's air defenses, impacting ceasefire prospects and geopolitical stability. The post Deadly missile attack on Kyiv raises concerns over Ukraine’s air defense appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:33:05 PM
LINK Targets $12 as Bulls Dominate $9.65 Resistance Battle
LINK's break above $9.65 resistance unlocks a direct path to $12, backed by 2.6:1 long positioning from top traders and technical momentum building at upper Bollinger Bands. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:32:24 PM
US to maintain Iran port blockade indefinitely, says Defense Secretary
The indefinite blockade signals prolonged geopolitical tension, impacting global trade dynamics and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post US to maintain Iran port blockade indefinitely, says Defense Secretary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:32:10 PM
Tether Commits $127.5M to Drift Protocol Recovery After $285M DPRK Hack
Tether leads $150M recovery plan for Drift Protocol following April 1 exploit. Platform will switch from USDC to USDT for settlement, bringing 128K users to Tether. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:30:34 PM
Merz hints at US role in Europe as ECB rate cut bets remain static
US involvement in Europe could stabilize economic conditions, impacting ECB rate decisions and market volatility amid inflation concerns. The post Merz hints at US role in Europe as ECB rate cut bets remain static appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:30:19 PM
Bitcoin liquidation cluster builds around $70.7k and $78k as leverage creeps back
Coinglass flags $1.64b in BTC longs at risk below $70,721 and $1.25b in shorts above $78,068 as Bitcoin grinds in a tightly leveraged $70k–$78k range. According to Coinglass, if Bitcoin (BTC) falls below $70,721, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on…
By Andrew Folkler 4/16/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Tether, Solana Foundation launch $150M plan to relaunch Drift Protocol after hack
The $150M recovery plan could stabilize Solana's DeFi ecosystem, but its success hinges on restoring market confidence and infrastructure. The post Tether, Solana Foundation launch $150M plan to relaunch Drift Protocol after hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:29:16 PM
US naval blockade complicates Iran peace deal prospects by April 22
The US naval blockade heightens economic pressure on Iran, complicating diplomatic efforts and delaying potential peace negotiations. The post US naval blockade complicates Iran peace deal prospects by April 22 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:27:53 PM
eToro Buys Self-Custody Wallet Firm Zengo for $70 Million
eToro Acquires Self-Custody Wallet Zengo for $70 Million The post eToro Buys Self-Custody Wallet Firm Zengo for $70 Million appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 4/16/2026, 1:27:00 PM
Israel vows harsher strikes if Iran rejects US proposal
Escalating tensions risk derailing US-Iran diplomacy, complicating peace efforts and increasing regional instability. The post Israel vows harsher strikes if Iran rejects US proposal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:26:32 PM
NEIRO's Overbought Rally Sets Up 25% Crash to $0.00019 Within Week
RSI at 75.36 with 66% whale longs screams distribution phase - we're targeting $0.00019-$0.00020 pullback before any meaningful bounce attempt. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:26:27 PM
Why Australia’s $17B crypto opportunity depends on regulation
Australia’s A$24B digital asset opportunity hinges on regulation. Clear rules could drive tokenized markets, faster payments and institutional investment.
By Dilip Kumar Patairya 4/16/2026, 1:26:21 PM
Germany forecasts 2.7% inflation by 2026 amid Iran war energy impact
Germany's inflation forecast complicates ECB rate cut prospects, highlighting persistent economic challenges amid geopolitical tensions. The post Germany forecasts 2.7% inflation by 2026 amid Iran war energy impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:25:45 PM
Naver-Dunamu filing sets IPO committee, listing timeline for fintech group
The corrected filing details timeline, caveats and conditions tied to a potential Naver Financial IPO after the Dunamu share swap deal.
By Ezra Reguerra 4/16/2026, 1:25:40 PM
Iran boosts attack drone production tenfold amid ongoing conflict
Iran's increased drone production underscores its strategic shift to sustain prolonged conflict, impacting regional stability and military dynamics. The post Iran boosts attack drone production tenfold amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:24:20 PM
Tether Commits $127.5M to Help Drift Users Recover After Exploit
The post Tether Commits $127.5M to Help Drift Users Recover After Exploit appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether is partnering with Drift Protocol and other backers to help users recover funds after the April 1 exploit, which resulted in about $285 million in losses. The support package includes up to $127.5 million from Tether and an...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/16/2026, 1:23:58 PM
BNB Chain Osaka/Mendel Hard Fork Set for April 28 With 9 Protocol Changes
BNB Chain's Osaka/Mendel upgrade introduces transaction gas caps, faster finality, and execution refinements. Node operators must update to BSC v1.7.2 before April 28. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:23:40 PM
Pakistani army chief meets Iranian Parliament speaker amid US-Iran talks
Pakistan's diplomatic engagement may influence US-Iran peace talks, potentially positioning it as a key mediator in regional stability. The post Pakistani army chief meets Iranian Parliament speaker amid US-Iran talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:23:35 PM
IDF prepares for Lebanon ceasefire starting Thursday evening: Haaretz
The potential ceasefire could stabilize regional tensions, impacting geopolitical dynamics and influencing future diplomatic negotiations. The post IDF prepares for Lebanon ceasefire starting Thursday evening: Haaretz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:22:20 PM
Tether, Solana Foundation unveil $150M recovery plan after $285M Drift hack
The recovery plan's success hinges on restoring confidence in Solana, potentially boosting USDT activity despite market uncertainty. The post Tether, Solana Foundation unveil $150M recovery plan after $285M Drift hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:21:11 PM
GIGGLE Price Prediction: $46+ Rally or $32 Collapse in Next 10 Days
GIGGLE sits at a critical inflection point trading near Bollinger Band resistance at $38, with whale positioning at 63.6% long suggesting a potential breakout to $46+ resistance, but aggressive sel... (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:20:24 PM
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price drops 1.3% as index trades lower
Aave (AAVE), down 1.1% from Wednesday, was also an underperformer.
By CoinDesk Indices 4/16/2026, 1:20:14 PM
Google in talks with DOD to deploy Gemini AI in classified settings
Google's potential AI deployment with the DoD could enhance its credibility in secure environments, impacting future AI market dynamics. The post Google in talks with DOD to deploy Gemini AI in classified settings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:18:54 PM
Iran hints at missiles exceeding 2,200 km range amid rising tensions
Iran's missile capability hints at heightened regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global security dynamics. The post Iran hints at missiles exceeding 2,200 km range amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:18:18 PM
Iran struggles with Strait of Hormuz toll revenue amid traffic drop
Iran's toll revenue shortfall highlights geopolitical tensions and economic vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent diplomatic solutions. The post Iran struggles with Strait of Hormuz toll revenue amid traffic drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:17:38 PM
US forces destroy aircraft in Iran to prevent tech capture
The destruction of U.S. aircraft in Iran signals escalating military involvement, potentially heightening geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The post US forces destroy aircraft in Iran to prevent tech capture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:15:39 PM
Drift Protocol secures nearly $150M in recovery funding from Tether and partners as it drops USDC for USDT
Drift Protocol's funding shift to USDT may enhance liquidity and solidify USDT's dominance in Solana's trading ecosystem, impacting market dynamics. The post Drift Protocol secures nearly $150M in recovery funding from Tether and partners as it drops USDC for USDT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/16/2026, 1:15:00 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP edges up above $1.40 on growing institutional, retail demand
Ripple (XRP) maintains a neutral-to-bullish tone, trading above $1.41 at the time of writing on Thursday, supported by renewed institutional and retail interest. A steady price increase could accelerate the remittance token toward the next resistance levels at $1.50 and $1.55.
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:15:00 PM
Israeli airstrike destroys last bridge over Litani River in Lebanon
The destruction of the bridge heightens regional tensions, complicating ceasefire prospects and impacting market predictions on conflict resolution. The post Israeli airstrike destroys last bridge over Litani River in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:14:45 PM
SUI Eyes $1.10 Break as Bulls Build Momentum Above $0.99
SUI consolidates at $0.99 resistance with technical indicators supporting a potential breakout toward $1.10 over the next two weeks. Current price action suggests accumulation phase may be nearing ... (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:14:41 PM
Bittensor Price Drops Below $240 as Investor Confidence Drops
Bittensor’s TAO has dropped by almost 4% today, April 16, 2026. Covenant AI’s exit triggered the downfall. The…
By Niharika Deshpande 4/16/2026, 1:13:19 PM
Operation Epic Fury escalates US-Iran tensions, disrupts 20% of global oil consumption
The operation's impact on oil supply heightens economic uncertainty, potentially suppressing crypto markets and altering investment strategies. The post Operation Epic Fury escalates US-Iran tensions, disrupts 20% of global oil consumption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:12:20 PM
Drift Protocol secures $127.5M from Tether after $270M North Korean hack
Tether's partial recovery aid highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi, potentially impacting user trust and future protocol investments. The post Drift Protocol secures $127.5M from Tether after $270M North Korean hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:11:45 PM
S&P 500 hits record 7,022.95 amid Madison Air IPO and US-Iran talks progress
Record S&P 500 levels suggest strong market confidence, but geopolitical and economic developments could introduce volatility ahead. The post S&P 500 hits record 7,022.95 amid Madison Air IPO and US-Iran talks progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:10:50 PM
Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3...
By Jamie Redman 4/16/2026, 1:09:59 PM
Germany offers demining, surveillance for Hormuz mission amid UK warship talks
Germany's non-combat role in Hormuz may ease UK involvement, impacting European security dynamics amid US-Iran tensions. The post Germany offers demining, surveillance for Hormuz mission amid UK warship talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:09:44 PM
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF attracts $100 million in a week
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF (MSBT) began trading last week, on April 8, and so far, its performance has … Continue reading The post Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF attracts $100 million in a week appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 4/16/2026, 1:09:11 PM
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF sees $100m inflow in a week
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF (MSBT) began trading last week, on April 8, and so far, its performance has … Continue reading The post Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF sees $100m inflow in a week appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 4/16/2026, 1:09:11 PM
Trump’s tax plan cuts overtime taxes, Hormuz blockade pressures Iran
Trump's tax plan may boost worker productivity, while Hormuz tensions highlight geopolitical risks affecting global markets. The post Trump’s tax plan cuts overtime taxes, Hormuz blockade pressures Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:08:45 PM
ADA Breaks $0.27 This Week as Smart Money Goes Long
Cardano's technical setup signals an imminent move to $0.27 within days, backed by aggressive institutional positioning and oversold conditions primed for reversal. (Read More)
By N/A 4/16/2026, 1:08:41 PM
JP Morgan sees ECB rate hikes in June and September 2026 amid energy price rise
The anticipated ECB rate hikes could exacerbate inflationary pressures, impacting energy markets and potentially leading to economic instability. The post JP Morgan sees ECB rate hikes in June and September 2026 amid energy price rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:07:40 PM
Anthony Scaramucci’s Bitcoin Price Prediction & Top 3 Rules for Buying BTC
The post Anthony Scaramucci’s Bitcoin Price Prediction & Top 3 Rules for Buying BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin peaked at $126,198. It is now at $74,631. Anthony Scaramucci bought at $15. He is still buying, and he has a specific date for when things turn around. Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital,...
By Zafar Naik 4/16/2026, 1:06:49 PM
Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold first direct talks in over 30 years today
The historic talks could pave the way for de-escalation and influence future ceasefire prospects between Israel and Hezbollah. The post Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold first direct talks in over 30 years today appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:04:50 PM
Hegseth calls Israel “model ally” as Netanyahu exit odds dip
Hegseth's remarks bolster Netanyahu's position, suggesting sustained U.S.-Israeli military focus, impacting Iran's strategic landscape. The post Hegseth calls Israel “model ally” as Netanyahu exit odds dip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/16/2026, 1:03:52 PM