Justin Sun Sues Trump-Linked Crypto Project Over Alleged $WLFI Extortion Plot
Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump-backed DeFi Project World Liberty Financial, alleging it tried to extort 4 billion WLFI tokens worth over US$300 million. The post Justin Sun Sues Trump-Linked Crypto Project Over Alleged $WLFI Extortion Plot appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 4/23/2026, 6:31:32 AM
Robinhood Fund Invests $75 Million in OpenAI
Robinhood’s investment fund has taken a $75 million stake in OpenAI, deepening its push to give retail investors access to private markets. The move highlights growing demand for exposure to leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms. Key Takeaways: Robinhood invested $75 million in OpenAI, expanding retail access to private AI firms. RVI targets...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/23/2026, 6:30:30 AM
Bitcoin's bull score index just left bear territory. There's a warning attached.
The index has returned to neutral territory, a rare milestone that has historically marked market turning points, but not always correctly.
By Omkar Godbole 4/23/2026, 6:26:03 AM
Robinhood backs OpenAI with $75M retail access strategy
Robinhood Ventures Fund I bought $75 million in OpenAI stock to back tokens giving retail investors indirect private market exposure via AI.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/23/2026, 6:25:00 AM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to US ceasefire compliance
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil supply issues and hinder diplomatic progress in the Middle East. The post Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to US ceasefire compliance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 6:23:51 AM
FCA Cracks Down on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading in First UK Enforcement Sweep
The UK FCA has conducted its first enforcement sweep against suspected illegal peer-to-peer crypto traders. The regulator says no peer-to-peer crypto traders or platforms are currently registered with the FCA in the UK. The UK’s top financial regulator has begun its first direct crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, signaling that a...
By AnnJoy Makena 4/23/2026, 6:21:28 AM
Ronin Shifts to Ethereum Layer-2 in Major Overhaul, Slashing Inflation and Boosting Treasury
A major upgrade will see Ronin adopt OP Stack infrastructure, overhaul tokenomics, and introduce automated rewards for developers. The post Ronin Shifts to Ethereum Layer-2 in Major Overhaul, Slashing Inflation and Boosting Treasury appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 4/23/2026, 6:19:59 AM
FTX sold its Cursor stake for $200,000 in 2023. It would be worth $3 billion today
SpaceX's agreement to acquire AI coding startup Cursor at a $60 billion valuation has retroactively turned a routine bankruptcy asset sale by FTX's estate into one of the largest missed recoveries in crypto history.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/23/2026, 6:18:19 AM
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, WTI crude oil $160 April target dims
The ceasefire extension reduces geopolitical tensions, impacting oil market volatility and highlighting the fragility of thin trading liquidity. The post Trump extends Iran ceasefire, WTI crude oil $160 April target dims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 6:18:03 AM
Hungary’s PM-elect vows to arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant
Hungary's stance may increase international pressure on Netanyahu, potentially affecting his political stability and EU relations. The post Hungary’s PM-elect vows to arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 6:16:29 AM
Thailand SEC seeks to streamline crypto derivatives rules
Thailand wants to streamline access to crypto derivatives by allowing firms to operate under a single licensed entity. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand, a new public consultation has opened on rules that would let licensed digital…
By Rony Roy 4/23/2026, 6:15:35 AM
Goldman Sachs favors energy stocks as Iran oil supply concerns grow
Goldman's energy stock preference highlights potential market volatility amid geopolitical tensions, emphasizing energy as a strategic hedge. The post Goldman Sachs favors energy stocks as Iran oil supply concerns grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 6:15:11 AM
Trump-Linked Miner ABTC Boosts Hash Power as Stock Jumps Despite Losses
A major fleet expansion has pushed ABTC’s computing power higher, but losses highlight continued strain across the mining sector. The post Trump-Linked Miner ABTC Boosts Hash Power as Stock Jumps Despite Losses appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 4/23/2026, 6:13:37 AM
CLARITY Act May Be Completed by the End of May, Senate Moreno
The post CLARITY Act May Be Completed by the End of May, Senate Moreno appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The CLARITY Act could be completed by the end of May 2026, according to Senator Bernie Moreno, raising hopes for long-awaited crypto regulation. Meanwhile, prediction market odds have slightly improved from 38% to 46%, but delays and...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/23/2026, 6:12:14 AM
If $1,000 Was Invested in Bitcoin Over 10 Years, What’s It Worth Today?
Over the past decade, Bitcoin price movements have fascinated investors, analysts, and everyday savers alike. Many people ask questions such as “If I invested $1,000 in Bitcoin 10 years ago, what would it be worth today?” or “If I buy Bitcoin now, how much could it be worth in 2030?” These questions reflect more than […] The post If $1,000 Was...
By N/A 4/23/2026, 6:08:34 AM
Crypto sentiment index soars to a 3-month high as Bitcoin holds $77K
Despite the rise, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index score remains stuck in the “Fear” zone, where it has been since Jan. 18.
By Brayden Lindrea 4/23/2026, 6:07:11 AM
FTX’s Lost Billions: Portfolio Could Have Hit $114B
The post FTX’s Lost Billions: Portfolio Could Have Hit $114B appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A post linked to Sam Bankman-Fried claims FTX’s top six investments could be worth about $114 billion as of April 22, 2026, if they had not been sold during bankruptcy proceedings. The projected value is dominated by Anthropic at $82.3B, making up...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/23/2026, 6:06:03 AM
Apple fixes bug that allowed FBI to read deleted Signal messages
FBI used the flaw to extract readable previews of Signal messages from an iPhone's notification database even after the app was deleted.
By N/A 4/23/2026, 6:05:30 AM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Hit $3,000 After Bitmine’s $230M Buy and Glamsterdam Upgrade?
The Ethereum price prediction has turned sharply bullish after ETH climbed 2.2% on April 21 to $2,409, lifted by Bitmine’s 101,627 ETH purchase worth over $230 million last week and the network’s busiest quarter on record at 200.4 million transactions in Q1 2026, per Yahoo Finance and CoinDesk. Bitcoin is grinding back toward $80,000 as...
By PR PR 4/23/2026, 6:03:47 AM
TRON’s Stablecoin Network Plugs Into LI.FI: What It Means For Cross-Chain Liquidity
TRON has quietly become one of the most important stablecoin settlement layers in crypto — $85 billion in circulating USDT and $21 billion in daily transfer volume make that difficult to argue against. What it has lacked, until now, is a clean bridge to the broader DeFi ecosystem that most builders and users actually operate […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/23/2026, 6:00:08 AM
Ethereum Faces ‘Moment Of Truth’ As Price Eyes $2,450 Resistance – Breakout Loading?
Some crypto analysts have affirmed that Ethereum (ETH) is facing a pivotal moment as it retests a major resistance barrier that could make or break the King of Altcoin’s recovery dreams. Related Reading: Dogecoin ‘Launchpad’ Ready? Analysts Forecast Big DOGE Price Move Amid Volume Spike Ethereum $2,400 Retest: Breakout or Fakeout? On Wednesday,...
By Rubmar Garcia 4/23/2026, 6:00:02 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried drops new trial bid, seeks new judge
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his new trial motion but kept his appeal and request for a new judge in the FTX criminal case in latest filing.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/23/2026, 6:00:00 AM
US and Israeli strikes damage Iran’s industrial sector, including Mobarakeh Steel
The strikes heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting broader regional conflict and impacting global economic stability. The post US and Israeli strikes damage Iran’s industrial sector, including Mobarakeh Steel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:54:04 AM
Blockchain Capital is raising $700M for 2 new funds: Report
The new funding rounds are expected to be completed in the next six months, but the firm has already begun deploying some of the new capital, according to a person familiar with the matter.
By Stephen Katte 4/23/2026, 5:54:02 AM
SPK spikes 80% as Spark absorbs Aave outflows post-KelpDAO exploit
The SPK surge highlights DeFi's vulnerability to exploits, prompting shifts in capital flows and raising concerns over protocol security. The post SPK spikes 80% as Spark absorbs Aave outflows post-KelpDAO exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/23/2026, 5:53:55 AM
Iran conflict complicates ECB rate decision ahead of April meeting
Geopolitical tensions may lead to cautious ECB monetary policy, impacting economic stability and market confidence in the Eurozone. The post Iran conflict complicates ECB rate decision ahead of April meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:52:35 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Structural Strength Could Push BTC to $85K Soon
Bitcoin is trading around $78k, surging higher consistently as a combination of improving technical structure and renewed geopolitical optimism drives fresh buying. The extension of the US-Iran ceasefire has provided a meaningful risk-on catalyst, removing a key source of macro uncertainty that had been weighing on markets for weeks and giving...
By Shayan Markets 4/23/2026, 5:50:51 AM
PUSD expands to ADI Chain in Middle East stablecoin push
PUSD launched on ADI Chain, adding a Shariah-compliant stablecoin backed by Gulf currencies for Middle East settlement use in finance today.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/23/2026, 5:50:00 AM
Fundstrat Boss Backs $250,000 Target for ETH
Wall Street permabull Thomas Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors has endorsed a staggering $250,000 price target for Ethereum.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/23/2026, 5:48:46 AM
Solana (SOL) Strength Fades, Will Bulls Regain Momentum Soon?
Solana failed to settle above $90 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $85 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $88 and $87 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at...
By Aayush Jindal 4/23/2026, 5:48:24 AM
Tesla profit jump fails to impact Nvidia’s top market cap odds
Tesla's profit rise highlights the limited impact of individual earnings on broader market cap dynamics, emphasizing tech sector resilience. The post Tesla profit jump fails to impact Nvidia’s top market cap odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:48:05 AM
Pentagon: Mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz could take six months after conflict
Prolonged mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sustained global energy supply disruptions and elevated oil prices. The post Pentagon: Mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz could take six months after conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:47:23 AM
10 Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 in April 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum illustrate how dramatically crypto markets can evolve over time. Assets that once traded below a dollar are now priced near $70,990.30 and $2,194.58, reflecting how scale, adoption, and market maturity can reshape valuations. But price alone is a poor indicator of future potential. In a market crowded with thousands of tokens,...
By N/A 4/23/2026, 5:47:11 AM
CENTCOM orders blockade against Iran, impacting Hormuz shipping routes
The blockade could escalate regional tensions, disrupt global oil supply, and potentially lead to increased military involvement. The post CENTCOM orders blockade against Iran, impacting Hormuz shipping routes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:46:37 AM
Iran conflict impacts Bitcoin dip market amid rising oil prices
Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices could lead to economic instability, affecting cryptocurrency markets and investor sentiment. The post Iran conflict impacts Bitcoin dip market amid rising oil prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:44:20 AM
Tom Lee-Backed BitMine Adds 100,000 ETH in Fresh $233M Buy
BitMine has bought 100k Ethereum tokens, valued at $233 million. The company recently staked about 61,232 ETH. Despite…
By Nynu Jamal 4/23/2026, 5:44:02 AM
Netanyahu focuses on military strategy in Lebanon amid diplomatic odds tension
Netanyahu's military focus in Lebanon may undermine diplomatic efforts, potentially destabilizing regional peace prospects and market expectations. The post Netanyahu focuses on military strategy in Lebanon amid diplomatic odds tension appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:43:43 AM
Solana USD Surges +4%: Is $100 SOL Back on the Menu?
Solana trades near $85–$86 as U.S. spot SOL ETFs cross $1 billion in AUM and Goldman Sachs discloses $108 million in holdings. Here's what the chart says next. The post Solana USD Surges +4%: Is $100 SOL Back on the Menu? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 4/23/2026, 5:43:24 AM
KelpDAO Hacker Converts $175M in ETH to Bitcoin
The post KelpDAO Hacker Converts $175M in ETH to Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Following the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker rapidly moved 75,700 ETH, worth about $175 million, and converted nearly all of it into Bitcoin within roughly 36 hours. The swaps were mainly executed through THORChain, a cross-chain protocol that allows...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/23/2026, 5:37:40 AM
Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil flow
The incident heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting military responses and impacting global oil markets and trade routes. The post Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil flow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:37:25 AM
Swiss National Bank reports CHF 8.2B loss on foreign currency holdings
The SNB's loss highlights vulnerabilities in global financial stability, influencing market sentiment amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The post Swiss National Bank reports CHF 8.2B loss on foreign currency holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:36:47 AM
Iran seizes ships in Hormuz Strait after US halts attacks
Iran's actions heighten geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting market confidence in de-escalation efforts. The post Iran seizes ships in Hormuz Strait after US halts attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:35:17 AM
Iran seizes ships, US intercepts missiles as tensions rise
Rising tensions and skepticism about diplomacy suggest a challenging path to de-escalation, with potential for further instability. The post Iran seizes ships, US intercepts missiles as tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:34:17 AM
US informs Israel ceasefire with Iran to end Sunday
The ceasefire's end may heighten regional tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and market stability, with low odds for a peace deal soon. The post US informs Israel ceasefire with Iran to end Sunday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:31:17 AM
Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya
Kenya’s Credit Bank has partnered with Anzens to pilot the USDA stablecoin, potentially becoming the first licensed commercial bank in an emerging market to directly mint and distribute a stablecoin. Key Takeaways: Credit Bank PLC and Anzens launched a pilot to slash cross-border payment fees to a flat 1.5%. Stablecoins now drive 43% of African […]
By Terence Zimwara 4/23/2026, 5:30:53 AM
Believe Founder Ben Pasternak Arrested on 3rd-Degree Assault Charges
Ben Pasternak, the founder of crypto project , Believe, arrested on felony strangulation and assault charges in New…
By Ritu Lavania 4/23/2026, 5:27:15 AM
Hegseth fires Navy Secretary Phelan amid Pentagon leadership shake-up
Pentagon instability may prolong military operations, affecting market confidence in near-term de-escalation and strategic clarity. The post Hegseth fires Navy Secretary Phelan amid Pentagon leadership shake-up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:27:10 AM
Binance.US drops spot trading fees in challenge to rivals
Binance.US cut spot trading fees to 0% for makers and 0.02% for takers across all pairs, with no tiers or subscription fees.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/23/2026, 5:24:58 AM
Iran halts executions of eight women after Trump appeal
The halt in executions may signal Iran's willingness to engage diplomatically, potentially affecting future US-Iran relations and market perceptions. The post Iran halts executions of eight women after Trump appeal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 5:23:25 AM
David Eagleman: Dreaming protects the visual cortex, the Ulysses contract enhances self-discipline, and brain plasticity supports lifelong learning | The Diary of a CEO
Dreams protect the brain's visual cortex, revealing the complex interplay of perception and neural networks. The post David Eagleman: Dreaming protects the visual cortex, the Ulysses contract enhances self-discipline, and brain plasticity supports lifelong learning | The Diary of a CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/23/2026, 5:20:36 AM