Kelp DAO hack triggers $10B withdrawal from AAVE
The hack underscores rising security concerns in DeFi, potentially deterring institutional investment and prompting risk reassessment. The post Kelp DAO hack triggers $10B withdrawal from AAVE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:36:50 PM
Iran calls US actions against vessels ‘piracy and state terrorism’
Iran's accusation heightens US-Iran tensions, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting geopolitical stability in the region. The post Iran calls US actions against vessels ‘piracy and state terrorism’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:36:06 PM
Iran faces mass redundancies amid war with US and Israel
Economic strain from the conflict may hinder Iran's stability, complicating diplomatic efforts and prolonging regional tensions. The post Iran faces mass redundancies amid war with US and Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:33:51 PM
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Stock Surges 481% — Wall Street Eyes Further Gains
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) gains 3.9% after Morgan Stanley upgrade. Stock up 481% in 12 months with analysts forecasting more upside ahead. The post Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Stock Surges 481% — Wall Street Eyes Further Gains appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/21/2026, 4:32:35 PM
XRP Price Eyes $1.48 Breakout as Whales Accumulate 360M Tokens
A symmetrical triangle pattern in the daily chart drives the short-term sideways trend in XRP price. According to…
By Sahil Mahadik 4/21/2026, 4:32:08 PM
QuantumScape (QS) Stock: Should You Buy Before Tomorrow’s Q1 Earnings?
QuantumScape (QS) Q1 2026 earnings preview: Analysts expect $0.18 loss, no revenue. Options price 13% move. Is QS stock a buy before April 22 report? The post QuantumScape (QS) Stock: Should You Buy Before Tomorrow’s Q1 Earnings? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/21/2026, 4:31:49 PM
Hezbollah fires at IDF troops, violating ceasefire in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah's actions undermine ceasefire stability, potentially impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions of regional peace. The post Hezbollah fires at IDF troops, violating ceasefire in southern Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:28:22 PM
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 45,000 BTC as Warsh and Paparo Back Bitcoin’s Role
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 45,000 BTC as Warsh and Paparo Back Bitcoin’s Role Bitcoin rose to around $76,000 as whales accumulated 45,000 BTC and institutional inflows surged, while U.S. officials including Kevin Warsh and Admiral Paparo signaled growing acceptance of Bitcoin in finance and national security. This post Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/21/2026, 4:26:16 PM
New York targets Coinbase and Gemini in fresh compliance clash
New York has sued Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan for alleged state law violations, extending the state’s aggressive campaign against major crypto platforms. New York state has filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, accusing the crypto…
By Andrew Folkler 4/21/2026, 4:25:40 PM
DHS plane diverted to Washington, raising questions on US-Iran talks timeline
The diverted flight suggests potential delays in US-Iran talks, impacting diplomatic timelines and market confidence in future meetings. The post DHS plane diverted to Washington, raising questions on US-Iran talks timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:24:40 PM
EU expands sanctions on Iran, impacting Strait of Hormuz tensions
The expanded EU sanctions on Iran heighten geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post EU expands sanctions on Iran, impacting Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:20:38 PM
Banks lobbying efforts seek to ‘kill’ CLARITY Act before US Senate election window closes
The US Senate’s most significant effort to establish a comprehensive federal framework for digital asset markets, the CLARITY Act, is in imminent danger of slipping into May. Amid fierce pressure from traditional financial institutions, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is actively pressing Senate Banking Committee leadership to delay advancing the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/21/2026, 4:20:32 PM
USDT supply hits fresh $188b ATH as Tether tightens grip on stablecoins
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT supply has hit a record $188b, cementing the stablecoin’s dominance as broader stablecoin liquidity sits near all-time highs. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the circulating supply of USDT has reached a new all-time high…
By Andrew Folkler 4/21/2026, 4:14:47 PM
Kevin Warsh says he would protect Fed independence and could cut rates at confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh told senators at his confirmation hearing that he would keep the Fed independent while saying lower rates could help more. The post Kevin Warsh says he would protect Fed independence and could cut rates at confirmation hearing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:12:17 PM
SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading
Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination...
By Kevin Helms 4/21/2026, 4:11:07 PM
Liz Truss: Bitcoin is Ultimate Weapon Against Central Banks
Speaking with Jez Casey on The Liz Truss Show, the former premier outlined her vision for a decentralized financial future..
By Alex Dovbnya 4/21/2026, 4:10:21 PM
Kidnapped CIA contractor’s son claims Iranian official attended US talks
The allegation complicates US-Iran diplomatic efforts, impacting prediction markets and reducing confidence in a near-term peace deal. The post Kidnapped CIA contractor’s son claims Iranian official attended US talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:10:06 PM
BASIS.pro opens public waitlist, bringing institutional-grade arbitrage yield to a broader market
BASIS opens public waitlist for execution-based crypto yield platform after institutional testing. For years, the most effective yield strategies in crypto have operated quietly behind institutional walls – fast, complex, and largely inaccessible. BASIS is now attempting to change that.…
By Samuel Msiska 4/21/2026, 4:06:48 PM
XRP Price Struggles at a Key Resistance—Is a Breakdown Now More Likely?
The post XRP Price Struggles at a Key Resistance—Is a Breakdown Now More Likely? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP price is up 1.33% over the past 24 hours, trading near $1.44, largely tracking the broader market move and showing strong positive beta with Bitcoin. However, this upside remains reactive rather than structural, with price...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/21/2026, 4:04:40 PM
North Korea’s Lazarus Group steals $285M from Solana’s Drift Protocol
The persistent threat of state-sponsored crypto hacks underscores systemic vulnerabilities, challenging security measures and market stability. The post North Korea’s Lazarus Group steals $285M from Solana’s Drift Protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 4:02:02 PM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI sell-off accelerates as Middle East tensions escalate
Pi Network (PI) is trading slightly above immediate support at $0.168 as of writing on Tuesday. PI’s deteriorating outlook aligns with the broader crypto market, faltering ahead of the United States (US)–Iran peace negotiations in Pakistan.
By N/A 4/21/2026, 4:00:58 PM
Iran-US ceasefire to end April 22, extension unlikely as talks remain uncertain
The uncertain ceasefire extension could heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting regional stability and influencing global diplomatic dynamics. The post Iran-US ceasefire to end April 22, extension unlikely as talks remain uncertain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:57:35 PM
US gasoline prices likely peaked last week, says Energy Secretary Wright
Wright's comments suggest potential energy price stabilization, impacting market expectations and reducing likelihood of drastic price hikes. The post US gasoline prices likely peaked last week, says Energy Secretary Wright appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:56:49 PM
Tony Xu: DoorDash excels by prioritizing service dimensions, retains customers without marketing, and innovates under budget constraints | Cheeky Pint
DoorDash's pandemic-era resilience highlights the power of innovation and customer loyalty in challenging markets. The post Tony Xu: DoorDash excels by prioritizing service dimensions, retains customers without marketing, and innovates under budget constraints | Cheeky Pint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/21/2026, 3:56:27 PM
White House meetings on Iran raise oil price concerns amid Gulf tensions
Rising Gulf tensions and potential supply disruptions could lead to increased oil price volatility, impacting global economic stability. The post White House meetings on Iran raise oil price concerns amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:55:27 PM
Saylor’s Strategy Scoops $3.6 Billion Bitcoin Gains in April Alone
Strategy achieves about $3.6 billion Bitcoin gains in just about three weeks of exiting loss territory as Bitcoin continues to see rapid price surge.
By Caroline Amosun 4/21/2026, 3:55:06 PM
Sen. Warren presses Warsh on assets; Warsh commits to sell if confirmed as Fed Chair
Warsh's asset sale pledge may boost confirmation odds, but market volatility and political hurdles still pose significant challenges. The post Sen. Warren presses Warsh on assets; Warsh commits to sell if confirmed as Fed Chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:54:41 PM
Blockchain.com taps Hyperliquid to bring perpetual futures into its DeFi wallet
Blockchain.com launched Hyperliquid powered perps in its DeFi wallet, bringing self custody futures trading to 190 plus crypto markets. The post Blockchain.com taps Hyperliquid to bring perpetual futures into its DeFi wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:54:05 PM
Congress introduces bill for national crypto payment licenses, eyes Fed access
The bill could streamline crypto operations, enhance market stability, and potentially reshape financial access dynamics with the Federal Reserve. The post Congress introduces bill for national crypto payment licenses, eyes Fed access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:53:50 PM
Aave’s core markets hit 100% utilization at once, and that's not a good thing
CertiK says the lending protocol is in serious trouble while CEO Stani Kulechov tells CoinDesk he does “not have anything useful to say.”
By Olivier Acuna 4/21/2026, 3:52:50 PM
JD Vance’s Pakistan trip delayed amid Iran talks uncertainty
The delay in diplomatic engagements underscores the fragility of international negotiations, impacting market stability and geopolitical forecasts. The post JD Vance’s Pakistan trip delayed amid Iran talks uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:50:13 PM
Trump cites intercepted Chinese shipment to Iran, raising tensions
Rising tensions could hinder diplomatic progress, affecting market confidence in near-term U.S.-China engagements and geopolitical stability. The post Trump cites intercepted Chinese shipment to Iran, raising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:48:16 PM
Coinbase Suspends 25 Perpetual Futures Contracts Including ENS, ORDI and RAY
The post Coinbase Suspends 25 Perpetual Futures Contracts Including ENS, ORDI and RAY appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase has suspended trading on 25 perpetual futures contracts and automatically settled all remaining open positions, citing an effort to maintain higher standards across its derivatives marketplace. The affected...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/21/2026, 3:47:25 PM
New testimony increases pressure on UK’s Starmer over US envoy choice
Increased scrutiny on Starmer's envoy choice could destabilize his leadership, impacting Labour's future strategy and political stability. The post New testimony increases pressure on UK’s Starmer over US envoy choice appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:47:15 PM
TheSportExchange Partners With Algoz to Strengthen Liquidity Ahead of Targeted Nasdaq Direct Listing
TheSportExchange partners with Algoz to strengthen liquidity infrastructure, enhance trading technology, and prepare for its targeted Nasdaq direct listing in Q4 2026 TheSportExchange (TSE) has partnered with Algoz, a leading digital asset company, to enhance the liquidity framework for its sports performance-based digital asset platform. Through...
By Livine Sanchez 4/21/2026, 3:46:50 PM
Why Strategy’s multi billion dollar Bitcoin purchases are no longer bullish catalysts for the market
Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has surpassed BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to become the world’s largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. According to an April 20 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy acquired an additional 34,164...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/21/2026, 3:45:36 PM
AI slop has created a search problem crypto companies can’t ignore
Rechler argues that if these companies don’t adopt better content strategies and overly misuse AI-generated tools, their platforms, exchanges or dapps won’t be discovered via search.
By Afik Rechler 4/21/2026, 3:45:00 PM
$96,600 Bitcoin Outlook: Breaking Down the Bullish Case Above the Bollinger Mid-Band
Bitcoin eyes a $96,600 target as it battles the weekly Bollinger mid-band amid energy shock and S&P 500 turbulence at all-time high.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/21/2026, 3:45:00 PM
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO in 2026, John Ternus named successor
Ternus's leadership could redefine Apple's strategic direction, impacting product innovation and market dynamics in the tech industry. The post Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO in 2026, John Ternus named successor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:42:55 PM
Bitget unveils AI co-creation push to turn trading bots into ‘co-pilots’
Bitget is expanding its AI “co-pilot” trading push into a full ecosystem spanning retail users, developers, and institutional partners. Bitget is doubling down on AI-native trading, launching an AI ecosystem co-creation plan that aims to turn its Agent Hub and…
By Andrew Folkler 4/21/2026, 3:42:43 PM
DoorDash (DASH) Stock: Launches Stablecoin Payout System With Tempo Partnership
DoorDash integrates Tempo's stablecoin platform for global payouts, reducing costs and settlement times. DASH stock slides 1.13% amid crypto payment expansion. The post DoorDash (DASH) Stock: Launches Stablecoin Payout System With Tempo Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/21/2026, 3:42:40 PM
López Aliaga falls behind in Peru recount, likely out of 2026 presidential race
Lpez Aliaga's diminishing odds highlight shifting political dynamics in Peru, reducing right-wing influence in the upcoming election. The post López Aliaga falls behind in Peru recount, likely out of 2026 presidential race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:41:31 PM
Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a “Valuable Computer Science Tool” for National Power And Security
Bitcoin Magazine Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a “Valuable Computer Science Tool” for National Power And Security Admiral Samuel Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin is a “valuable computer science tool as power projection." This post Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/21/2026, 3:41:07 PM
How to Trade Crypto Perps Safely: Understanding TradeView’s Risk Management and Execution System Explained
The post How to Trade Crypto Perps Safely: Understanding TradeView’s Risk Management and Execution System Explained appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Most beginners enter crypto because price moves look exciting. The problem starts when they trade without understanding risk. Perpetuals can move fast, and small mistakes get expensive...
By PR Manager 4/21/2026, 3:40:49 PM
35% of EU Investors May Switch Banks for Crypto Access, Survey Finds
A new survey reveals 35% of European investors would change banks for better crypto offerings, highlighting shifting preferences amid regulatory progress. (Read More)
By N/A 4/21/2026, 3:38:56 PM
Trump refuses Iran ceasefire extension, seeks ‘great deal’ instead
Trump's refusal to extend the Iran ceasefire signals a shift towards more aggressive negotiations, impacting diplomatic engagement prospects. The post Trump refuses Iran ceasefire extension, seeks ‘great deal’ instead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:37:19 PM
Exclusive: Arthur Hayes Says He Will Believe Ripple Supporters When Institutions Use XRP On-Chain at Scale
The post Exclusive: Arthur Hayes Says He Will Believe Ripple Supporters When Institutions Use XRP On-Chain at Scale appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Arthur Hayes does not waste words when he disagrees with a narrative. Asked whether crypto is becoming the backbone of a parallel financial system, given reports of Iran charging crypto tolls...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/21/2026, 3:36:28 PM
US forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Continued military activity in the Strait of Hormuz may disrupt oil markets, potentially impacting global oil prices and trade stability. The post US forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:35:45 PM
Energy Secretary Wright noncommittal on gas prices, inflation concerns persist
Wright's stance fuels uncertainty, impacting market expectations on inflation and interest rates, with geopolitical tensions adding volatility. The post Energy Secretary Wright noncommittal on gas prices, inflation concerns persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:34:06 PM
Nium taps Coinbase to bring USDC payments and fiat payouts to 190 countries
Nium partnered with Coinbase to launch USDC payments, fiat payouts, and card spending tools for clients across more than 190 countries. The post Nium taps Coinbase to bring USDC payments and fiat payouts to 190 countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 3:34:04 PM