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US-Israel war on Iran triggers worst-ever energy crisis: IEA
US-Israel war on Iran triggers worst-ever energy crisis: IEA

The conflict exacerbates global energy instability, heightening economic vulnerabilities and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post US-Israel war on Iran triggers worst-ever energy crisis: IEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Curve Founder Asks “Are We an Industry of Clowns?” After $750M in DeFi Hacks
Curve Founder Asks “Are We an Industry of Clowns?” After $750M in DeFi Hacks

The post Curve Founder Asks “Are We an Industry of Clowns?” After $750M in DeFi Hacks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Imagine your grandmother puts her life savings into Aave – one of the biggest DeFi protocols on the planet. Then on Monday morning she tries to withdraw and cannot. Not because Aave was hacked. Aave says it is operating as...

John Ternus named Apple CEO, Polymarket contract resolved
John Ternus named Apple CEO, Polymarket contract resolved

Ternus's leadership will be pivotal in navigating Apple's supply chain challenges amid US-China tensions, impacting future market dynamics. The post John Ternus named Apple CEO, Polymarket contract resolved appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alibaba’s Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview challenges Anthropic’s top-three AI ranking
Alibaba’s Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview challenges Anthropic’s top-three AI ranking

Alibaba's AI model release disrupts market confidence, prompting traders to reassess Anthropic's top-three ranking prospects by April 2026. The post Alibaba’s Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview challenges Anthropic’s top-three AI ranking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Micron (MU) Stock Soars 500% in 12 Months — Analysts See More Gains Ahead

Micron (MU) stock has surged 500% in a year. Analysts set $600 targets as HBM demand soars, Q3 revenue guidance reaches $33.5B, and 2026 supply sells out. The post Micron (MU) Stock Soars 500% in 12 Months — Analysts See More Gains Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crude Prices Dip as Tehran Confirms Delegation for Pakistan Peace Talks
Crude Prices Dip as Tehran Confirms Delegation for Pakistan Peace Talks

Oil prices dropped Tuesday as Iran agreed to send representatives to US talks in Pakistan, though the ceasefire expires Wednesday and Hormuz remains blocked. The post Crude Prices Dip as Tehran Confirms Delegation for Pakistan Peace Talks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kelp DAO Disputes LayerZero’s Blame in $292 Million Exploit as Aave Weighs Fallout
Kelp DAO Disputes LayerZero’s Blame in $292 Million Exploit as Aave Weighs Fallout

Kelp DAO has rejected LayerZero’s attempt to place responsibility for the $292 million exploit on its 1-of-1 DVN setup. The dispute comes as Aave continues to assess bad debt risks tied to the rsETH exploit and wider liquidity stress. Kelp DAO is now openly contesting LayerZero’s version of events after the $292 million exploit that [...]

Mike Waltz’s Signal use raises doubts on US-Iran ceasefire extension
Mike Waltz’s Signal use raises doubts on US-Iran ceasefire extension

The Signal leak undermines diplomatic efforts, increasing uncertainty and reducing the likelihood of a US-Iran ceasefire extension. The post Mike Waltz’s Signal use raises doubts on US-Iran ceasefire extension appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple Hits Coinbase with $108 Million XRP Transfer: Is Company Selling Its "North Star"?

Ripple routes 75 million XRP worth $108 million to Coinbase amid surge in spot ETF inflows. Is this a 'North Star' exit or a liquidity play for ODL corridors?

Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 12M barrels per day
Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 12M barrels per day

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz highlights global energy vulnerability, potentially triggering economic instability and geopolitical tensions. The post Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 12M barrels per day appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid Price Faces Pullback as Repeated Post-Rally Dips Return
Hyperliquid Price Faces Pullback as Repeated Post-Rally Dips Return

Grayscale revised the Hyperliquid ETF filing and replaced Coinbase with Anchorage as custodian. HYPE price fell 0.49% in…

European banks pick Fireblocks for regulated euro stablecoin project
European banks pick Fireblocks for regulated euro stablecoin project

Twelve European banks chose Fireblocks for a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin targeting launch in the second half of 2026.

Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $76K as Stellar (XLM) Jumps by 7%: Market Watch
Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $76K as Stellar (XLM) Jumps by 7%: Market Watch

Most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies have charted some gains over the last day, yet Pi Network (PI) is once again among the losers.

US Supreme Court ends tariffs, triggering $166B refund process in 2026
US Supreme Court ends tariffs, triggering $166B refund process in 2026

The Supreme Court's decision may ease U.S.-China tensions, reduce EU trade conflicts, and influence global economic strategies. The post US Supreme Court ends tariffs, triggering $166B refund process in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bank of Korea Chief Pledges Blockchain Push and Crypto Growth

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song highlights the significance of blockchain technology. He underscores the need to embrace…

Netanyahu claims Israel neutralized Iranian threat amid US-Iran ceasefire
Netanyahu claims Israel neutralized Iranian threat amid US-Iran ceasefire

Netanyahu's claim may signal political posturing, impacting market perceptions of regional stability and future US-Iran relations. The post Netanyahu claims Israel neutralized Iranian threat amid US-Iran ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Amazon (AMZN) Stock Surges on Massive $125B Anthropic AI Deal

Amazon (AMZN) stock jumped 2.7% after revealing a $25B investment in Anthropic, securing a $100B AWS commitment over 10 years in a landmark AI deal. The post Amazon (AMZN) Stock Surges on Massive $125B Anthropic AI Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

KelpDAO hacker moves $175M after Arbitrum freezes $71M linked to $292M exploit
KelpDAO hacker moves $175M after Arbitrum freezes $71M linked to $292M exploit

The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms, suggesting a need for enhanced security measures to prevent future exploits. The post KelpDAO hacker moves $175M after Arbitrum freezes $71M linked to $292M exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin price breaks above $76K ahead of potential U.S.-Iran deal
Bitcoin price breaks above $76K ahead of potential U.S.-Iran deal

Bitcoin price reclaimed the $76,000 mark on Tuesday as investors await confirmation of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price rose 2% to an intraday high of $76,483 on Tuesday…

Arbitrum Freezes $71 Million in ETH Linked to Kelp DAO Exploit
Arbitrum Freezes $71 Million in ETH Linked to Kelp DAO Exploit

Arbitrum said it has frozen $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit by moving the funds to an intermediary wallet. The funds will remain locked unless further action is approved through Arbitrum governance, with law enforcement involved in the response. Arbitrum has frozen $71 million worth of ETH tied to the Kelp [...]

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ASTEROID Traders Should be Ready For 'Weird' Market Moves as Their Opponents Aren't Newbies

Memecoin hype is always fun, until big players join and (most of the times) ruin it.

NATO’s interest in Iran conflict ‘very limited,’ says Norwegian minister
NATO’s interest in Iran conflict ‘very limited,’ says Norwegian minister

NATO's limited interest in Iran conflict suggests a preference for diplomacy, impacting market perceptions of potential military action. The post NATO’s interest in Iran conflict ‘very limited,’ says Norwegian minister appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Cryptomus Likely Launched Heleket to Evade FINTRAC’s Record CAD 177M Penalty, TRM Analysis Finds

TLDR: TRM Labs assessed with high confidence that Cryptomus and Heleket share the same operators and infrastructure. Heleket’s illicit inflow ratio is nearly five times higher than the payment service provider average in TRM data. Garantex, a sanctioned Russian exchange, served as the primary liquidity source for both Cryptomus and Heleket....

Trump-Xi summit eyed for mid-May amid Operation Epic Fury developments
Trump-Xi summit eyed for mid-May amid Operation Epic Fury developments

The anticipated Trump-Xi summit could reshape geopolitical dynamics, influencing global markets and diplomatic strategies significantly. The post Trump-Xi summit eyed for mid-May amid Operation Epic Fury developments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Apple (AAPL) Stock Slides After Tim Cook Announces September Departure

Apple (AAPL) stock declined after Tim Cook confirmed his September 1 CEO exit. Hardware chief John Ternus will assume leadership of the tech giant. The post Apple (AAPL) Stock Slides After Tim Cook Announces September Departure appeared first on Blockonomi.

US blockade in Strait of Hormuz cuts daily crossings from 36 to 8
US blockade in Strait of Hormuz cuts daily crossings from 36 to 8

The blockade's impact on oil prices and market uncertainty highlights the fragility of geopolitical stability and global supply chains. The post US blockade in Strait of Hormuz cuts daily crossings from 36 to 8 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran-backed militias launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Gulf states
Iran-backed militias launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Gulf states

Escalating drone attacks heighten regional tensions, impacting market predictions and potentially altering Gulf states' defensive strategies. The post Iran-backed militias launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Gulf states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH From KelpDAO Exploiter in Emergency Onchain Action
Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH From KelpDAO Exploiter in Emergency Onchain Action

The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether held by the KelpDAO exploiter on Arbitrum One, moving the funds to a protocol-controlled address before they could be bridged back to the Ethereum mainnet. Key Takeaways: Arbitrum’s Security Council froze 30,766 ETH worth roughly 70 million from the KelpDAO exploiter on April 21. Peckshield flagged...

ECB’s De Guindos urges caution on rates ahead of April 2026 meeting
ECB’s De Guindos urges caution on rates ahead of April 2026 meeting

Cautious ECB rate approach reflects inflation risks and growth concerns, highlighting the delicate balance central banks must maintain. The post ECB’s De Guindos urges caution on rates ahead of April 2026 meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

European Banks Tap Fireblocks for MiCA Euro Stablecoin by 2026
European Banks Tap Fireblocks for MiCA Euro Stablecoin by 2026

A 12-bank consortium led by Qivalis plans a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance, eyeing a late 2026 launch. (Read More)

Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in April 2026
Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in April 2026

Crypto assets are transforming the way we interact with money, opening doors to global markets, long-term wealth creation, and financial systems that go beyond conventional banking. For newcomers, the pace of innovation and the unfamiliar jargon can make the initial journey feel overwhelming. This guide provides a clear overview of the main types...

Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100
Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100

STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.

Bank of Korea’s New Chief Pushes CBDC and Deposit Tokens While Leaving Stablecoins Out
Bank of Korea’s New Chief Pushes CBDC and Deposit Tokens While Leaving Stablecoins Out

New Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said the central bank will expand the use of CBDC and deposit tokens through the second phase of Project Hangang. His inaugural speech focused on payment stability, digital innovation and the Korean won’s international role, but made no mention of stablecoins. South Korea’s new central bank chief has [...]

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Vanguard Expands Strategy (MSTR) Position to $255M Amid Major Bitcoin Acquisition

Vanguard's Mid-Cap Value ETF expands Strategy stake to $255M. Strategy buys 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54B, overtaking BlackRock as largest corporate holder. The post Vanguard Expands Strategy (MSTR) Position to $255M Amid Major Bitcoin Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH Linked to KelpDAO Exploit
Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH Linked to KelpDAO Exploit

The post Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH Linked to KelpDAO Exploit appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Arbitrum Security Council has taken emergency action to freeze 30,766 ETH (worth $70 million) connected to the KelpDAO exploit. The action was taken to block attacker access and protect user funds, but it has also raised...

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Coinbase Launches Agent.market: The First Marketplace Built for AI Agents

Coinbase launches Agent.market, an app store for AI agents using x402 protocol. 69K agents completed 165M transactions worth $50M with Bloomberg, AWS support. The post Coinbase Launches Agent.market: The First Marketplace Built for AI Agents appeared first on Blockonomi.

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CLARITY Act Faces May Postponement Over Stablecoin Yield Controversy

Senator Tillis asks to delay CLARITY Act markup until May as banking groups and crypto firms dispute stablecoin yield treatment in the legislation. The post CLARITY Act Faces May Postponement Over Stablecoin Yield Controversy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alibaba introduces Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview as its most advanced AI model yet
Alibaba introduces Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview as its most advanced AI model yet

Alibaba has rolled out a preview of its most advanced AI model yet, stepping up its push into the top tier of global AI development. According to an X post from Alibaba’s Qwen team, the new model, Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview, has…

Dogecoin Price Analysis: Is DOGE Primed for More Downside Risk This Month?
Dogecoin Price Analysis: Is DOGE Primed for More Downside Risk This Month?

The post Dogecoin Price Analysis: Is DOGE Primed for More Downside Risk This Month? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Dogecoin price has been tightly consolidating below a pivotal resistance level since the start of the year, after breaking down from a structure. This could signal a potential bearish set-up, promoting more downside...

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Tether Secures 8.2% Ownership in Bitcoin Mining Lender Antalpha

Tether has acquired an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a Bitcoin mining lender, following its Nasdaq IPO as part of the stablecoin giant's expansion strategy. The post Tether Secures 8.2% Ownership in Bitcoin Mining Lender Antalpha appeared first on Blockonomi.

RaveDAO (RAVE) Token Plunges 90% After Meteoric Rise: ZachXBT Points to Team Knowledge
RaveDAO (RAVE) Token Plunges 90% After Meteoric Rise: ZachXBT Points to Team Knowledge

RaveDAO's RAVE token crashed 90% after surging to $6B market cap. ZachXBT alleges team knows who manipulated the price using linked wallets. The post RaveDAO (RAVE) Token Plunges 90% After Meteoric Rise: ZachXBT Points to Team Knowledge appeared first on Blockonomi.

$360,000,000 XRP bought by whales in one week, is a rally coming?
$360,000,000 XRP bought by whales in one week, is a rally coming?

Whales bought 360 million XRP in one week as futures open interest rose and traders watched the $1.55 breakout level.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic collapses 90%
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic collapses 90%

The closure exacerbates global energy insecurity, heightens geopolitical tensions, and disrupts critical maritime trade routes. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic collapses 90% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy, Bitmine buy $2.7B in Bitcoin, Ethereum with equity issuance
Strategy, Bitmine buy $2.7B in Bitcoin, Ethereum with equity issuance

Equity-backed crypto purchases by public companies may stabilize major cryptocurrencies, creating a price floor absent in smaller tokens. The post Strategy, Bitmine buy $2.7B in Bitcoin, Ethereum with equity issuance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan’s JSCC Teams With Mizuho and Nomura to Test Government Bonds on Blockchain
Japan’s JSCC Teams With Mizuho and Nomura to Test Government Bonds on Blockchain

Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, Mizuho and Nomura will test the onchain transfer and management of Japanese government bonds. The trial will examine real-time collateral transactions and cross-border applications as Japan pushes blockchain-based payment innovation. Japan’s post-trade infrastructure is moving a little closer to blockchain....

Iranian diplomats absent from US-Iran talks in Pakistan, peace deal doubts grow
Iranian diplomats absent from US-Iran talks in Pakistan, peace deal doubts grow

The absence of Iranian diplomats highlights deep-seated hesitancy, complicating prospects for immediate de-escalation and peace efforts. The post Iranian diplomats absent from US-Iran talks in Pakistan, peace deal doubts grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran condemns Israeli actions in Somalia amid peace deal skepticism
Iran condemns Israeli actions in Somalia amid peace deal skepticism

Iran's condemnation highlights ongoing tensions, complicating prospects for a near-term Israel-Iran peace deal, as skepticism persists. The post Iran condemns Israeli actions in Somalia amid peace deal skepticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Altcoin Bloodbath Incoming? Trader Bets $1M on Sector Collapse to 2020 Prices
Altcoin Bloodbath Incoming? Trader Bets $1M on Sector Collapse to 2020 Prices

The trader likened the current altcoin market to penny stocks, except in this case spread across tens of thousands of tokens.

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BASED Price Surges After Bithumb Listing, Holds Gains Amid Volatility

BASED jumped over 50% after its KRW listing on Bithumb, driven by fresh liquidity and strong retail demand…

European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.