White House Opens Probe Into Deaths and Disappearances of 10 Defense Scientists
President Trump said Thursday the White House is investigating the deaths and disappearances of 10 scientists with ties to classified US defense, nuclear, and aerospace research, calling the pattern “pretty serious stuff” after leaving a meeting on the topic —…
By Peace Longe 4/17/2026, 6:35:00 PM
Trump’s Truth Social post on Israel-Lebanon bombing surprises Israeli officials
Trump's post could strain US-Israel relations, potentially impacting diplomatic efforts and market stability amid geopolitical tensions. The post Trump’s Truth Social post on Israel-Lebanon bombing surprises Israeli officials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:33:06 PM
Britain, France to lead mission for free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The mission could stabilize a critical trade route, impacting global oil markets and international diplomatic relations significantly. The post Britain, France to lead mission for free navigation in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:32:11 PM
Why Ethereum Has Become One Of The Most Heavily Shorted Assets Globally
Across global markets, Ethereum has emerged as one of the most heavily shorted assets, a positioning that reflects more than simple bearish sentiment. It signals a growing divergence between market expectations and ETH’s long-term fundamentals, placing the asset at the center of an increasingly complex macro and structural narrative. How Ethereum...
By Godspower Owie 4/17/2026, 6:30:37 PM
Ethereum Targets North Korea’s Secret Workforce — Are Your Favorite DeFi Protocols Compromised?
The Ethereum Foundation exposed 100 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)‑linked IT workers embedded across roughly 53 crypto projects. Ethereum Foundation Levels Up Its Security With A Detective Program The North Korean secret crypto-agents don’t rest, so the Ethereum Foundation decided it was time they put on the detective’s hat to track...
By James Halver 4/17/2026, 6:30:08 PM
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz pledge unmet, passage remains closed
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates geopolitical tensions, disrupts global trade, and heightens inflation risks. The post Iran’s Strait of Hormuz pledge unmet, passage remains closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:29:24 PM
IRGC claims enemy ship forced to retreat in Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire
The IRGC's actions may deter UK naval involvement, impacting global oil transit and geopolitical stability in the region. The post IRGC claims enemy ship forced to retreat in Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:28:42 PM
Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K
Nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000.
By Nancy Lubale 4/17/2026, 6:27:18 PM
Kraken's parent company to acquire CFTC-regulated exchange Bitnomial
Payward, the parent company of the Kraken crypto exchange, cited Bitnomial's regulatory licenses as the primary driver for the acquisition.
By Vince Quill 4/17/2026, 6:27:00 PM
Airline and cruise stocks soar amid US-Iran ceasefire, lifted sanctions
The easing of geopolitical tensions boosts market confidence, potentially leading to sustained economic growth and increased investor optimism. The post Airline and cruise stocks soar amid US-Iran ceasefire, lifted sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:20:21 PM
Iran missile launchers aimed at Israel halted by Trump-linked ceasefire
The ceasefire highlights the fragile geopolitical balance, with potential for rapid escalation if diplomatic efforts falter. The post Iran missile launchers aimed at Israel halted by Trump-linked ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:19:48 PM
Lebanese president’s sovereignty call influences Israel-Lebanon diplomacy
Aoun's sovereignty call may catalyze diplomatic progress, potentially easing tensions and altering regional power dynamics significantly. The post Lebanese president’s sovereignty call influences Israel-Lebanon diplomacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:15:36 PM
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker traffic surges
The reopening may ease geopolitical tensions, but market skepticism suggests uncertainty about long-term stability in oil trade routes. The post Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker traffic surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:13:18 PM
Crypto liquidations hit $817M in 24 hours amid US-Iran tensions
Market volatility highlights the fragility of crypto investments amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring the need for strategic risk management. The post Crypto liquidations hit $817M in 24 hours amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:11:24 PM
Minnesota Charges ICE Agent With Felony Over Highway Gun Incident
An ICE agent charged 2026 with two counts of felony second-degree assault faces a nationwide arrest warrant after allegedly pointing his duty weapon at the heads of two civilians in a moving vehicle during the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge,…
By Peace Longe 4/17/2026, 6:10:00 PM
$815,420,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Surges Above $78,000
Traders betting against Bitcoin and crypto are witnessing a cascade of liquidations as Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping. In the last 24 hours, a whopping $815.42 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass. The vast majority of the liquidations hit...
By Daily Hodl Staff 4/17/2026, 6:07:54 PM
Israel sees higher chance of ending Iran conflict than resuming hostilities
A potential resolution to the Iran conflict could stabilize regional tensions and influence global diplomatic and economic landscapes. The post Israel sees higher chance of ending Iran conflict than resuming hostilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:05:12 PM
Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Institutional USDC Minting on Solana
SGB enables institutional clients to mint and redeem USDC directly from bank accounts via Solana, with $100K minimum and temporary fee waivers. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 6:04:06 PM
European coalition offers military aid for Strait of Hormuz as Iran opens waterway
The European coalition's involvement complicates diplomatic efforts, potentially reducing the likelihood of U.S. sanction relief for Iran. The post European coalition offers military aid for Strait of Hormuz as Iran opens waterway appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 6:03:07 PM
Bitcoin liquidation map flags $73.6K ‘trapdoor’ and $81.3K squeeze zone
Coinglass shows $2.221B of BTC longs below $73,610 and $913M of shorts above $81,264, turning the next $10K band into a $3.1B liquidation minefield for traders. Bitcoin (BTC) is once again wedged between two large liquidation clusters, with leverage stacked…
By Andrew Folkler 4/17/2026, 6:00:00 PM
IDF assesses Iran’s negotiating position as weak, citing $100B in damages
Iran's weakened negotiating position may lead to more favorable terms for a US-Iran peace deal, impacting regional stability. The post IDF assesses Iran’s negotiating position as weak, citing $100B in damages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:56:47 PM
Fired FEMA Chief Cameron Hamilton Set for Renomination Under Trump
Trump FEMA news took a sharp reversal Thursday when CNN reported the president plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator, less than a year after Hamilton was fired in May 2025 for testifying before Congress that the agency should…
By Peace Longe 4/17/2026, 5:55:00 PM
SEI Holders Must Bridge IBC Assets Now as Network Kills Cosmos Support
Sei Network's v6.4 upgrade enables IBC transfer shutdown. Holders of USDC, USDT, ATOM, and WBTC on Sei must bridge assets out or risk losing access permanently. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 5:52:20 PM
Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots
The project is also expanding its partnerships with Tinder, Zoom and Docusign.
By Margaux Nijkerk 4/17/2026, 5:50:27 PM
Chainlink Price Soars 6% After Bitcoin Breaks $77,000 Mark
On Friday, the Chainlink (LINK) token soared by around 6.45% following a rally in Bitcoin (BTC), which sparked…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/17/2026, 5:49:50 PM
Foreign demand for Chinese bonds hits record $179B in March amid US-Israeli war
The surge in Chinese bond demand highlights a shift towards de-dollarization, signaling confidence in China's economic stability amid global tensions. The post Foreign demand for Chinese bonds hits record $179B in March amid US-Israeli war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:48:36 PM
Bitcoin Hits $78,348 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Ignites Global Relief Rally
Bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348. The rally pushed its 24-hour gains to 4.1% and its total market cap to $1.56 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $78,348 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, marking its highest price since Feb. 4. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell below $89, wiping […]
By Terence Zimwara 4/17/2026, 5:48:08 PM
IDF claims major damage to Iran’s military; traders expect retaliation
The IDF's actions may destabilize regional security, prompting potential Iranian retaliation and impacting geopolitical market dynamics. The post IDF claims major damage to Iran’s military; traders expect retaliation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:47:51 PM
Iran ties Strait of Hormuz shipping access to US retreat in Lebanon
Iran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz could influence geopolitical stability and global trade dynamics, affecting diplomatic relations. The post Iran ties Strait of Hormuz shipping access to US retreat in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:47:09 PM
Iran hints at preliminary ceasefire deal, potential extension in coming days
The potential ceasefire extension could stabilize regional tensions, influencing diplomatic relations and impacting global markets significantly. The post Iran hints at preliminary ceasefire deal, potential extension in coming days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:45:52 PM
OpenAI Agents SDK Gets Sandbox Execution and Model-Native Harness
OpenAI releases major Agents SDK update with native sandbox execution and enhanced harness for building secure, long-running AI agents across files and tools. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 5:45:37 PM
DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation
DeepSeek is reportedly seeking $300 million in its first outside funding round at a $10 billion valuation after years of parent backing. The post DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:44:39 PM
Lebanon’s President Aoun defends direct talks with Israel amid tensions
Lebanon's direct talks with Israel could reshape regional dynamics, but internal opposition and military tensions may hinder progress. The post Lebanon’s President Aoun defends direct talks with Israel amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:43:13 PM
Strategy uses AI-designed stock to raise $7B for Bitcoin purchases
AI-driven stock issuance for Bitcoin purchases may boost institutional interest, impacting market dynamics amid geopolitical uncertainties. The post Strategy uses AI-designed stock to raise $7B for Bitcoin purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:41:40 PM
20 House Republicans Force Johnson Into 2 AM Stopgap With FISA Rebellion
A House GOP revolt 2026 collapsed both a five-year and an 18-month FISA extension in back-to-back overnight votes, with 20 Republicans joining most Democrats to kill each plan and force Speaker Mike Johnson into a last-resort 10-day stopgap passed at…
By Peace Longe 4/17/2026, 5:40:00 PM
How Ceasefire Headlines Have Fueled Bitcoin Gains in April
There has been a pattern repeating in the last few weeks: ceasefire report, price jump, skepticism, stall, fresh optimism, repeat.
By Wayne Jones 4/17/2026, 5:39:57 PM
Iran warns US naval blockade violates ceasefire, threatens retaliation
Heightened tensions risk destabilizing regional peace, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with potential for rapid escalation. The post Iran warns US naval blockade violates ceasefire, threatens retaliation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:39:05 PM
Price predictions 4/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open. Will bulls be able to sustain the upward momentum?
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/17/2026, 5:37:07 PM
Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress amid misconduct allegations
Swalwell's resignation highlights the impact of market predictions on political careers, emphasizing the role of public perception in governance. The post Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress amid misconduct allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:36:14 PM
Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The reopening could ease regional tensions, but full trade normalization hinges on U.S. policy changes regarding the blockade. The post Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:34:47 PM
Singapore Gulf Bank adds stablecoin mint and redeem for 24/7 settlement
The Bahrain-based lender lets institutional clients convert fiat currency to US dollar-pegged stablecoins directly from their accounts.
By Nate Kostar 4/17/2026, 5:33:41 PM
Iran announces two-week ceasefire with no extension plans
The ceasefire's limited duration pressures diplomatic efforts, potentially influencing broader regional stability and future peace negotiations. The post Iran announces two-week ceasefire with no extension plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:33:26 PM
Trump expects US-Iran deal within days, oil sanction relief in focus: Axios
A potential US-Iran deal could reshape geopolitical dynamics, impacting global oil markets and influencing diplomatic relations worldwide. The post Trump expects US-Iran deal within days, oil sanction relief in focus: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:31:47 PM
Saudi warns Hormuz reopening won’t quickly normalize energy flows
The prolonged disruption in energy flows could exacerbate global economic instability and heighten geopolitical tensions in the region. The post Saudi warns Hormuz reopening won’t quickly normalize energy flows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:30:58 PM
Strategy’s Gargantuan Bitcoin Bet Finally Back in the Green as BTC Smashes $78K
Bitcoin’s sharp rebound above the $78,000 mark has flipped Strategy’s massive Bitcoin position back into profit, marking a major turnaround for one of the market’s most closely watched institutional bets. As bullish momentum returns to the cryptocurrency market, the company’s deep exposure to BTC is once again sitting on gains, having weathered...
By Brenda Ngari 4/17/2026, 5:26:08 PM
Senate Clears 10-Day FISA Stopgap After House Revolt Sinks Longer Deal
The Senate passed a 10-day FISA extension 2026 by voice vote Friday, keeping the surveillance program alive until April 30 after a bloc of 20 House Republicans overnight derailed both a five-year and an 18-month renewal that Speaker Johnson and…
By Peace Longe 4/17/2026, 5:25:17 PM
Breaking: XRP Goes Live on Solana
The integration, powered by LayerZero and Hex Trust, brings wrapped XRP (wXRP) into Solana's expansive decentralized finance ecosystem.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/17/2026, 5:23:17 PM
Bitcoin Price Soared Past $78K as Trump Says Iran Agreed to Halt Nuclear Program
The total crypto market cap surged to a multi-month peak of over $2.7 trillion.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/17/2026, 5:23:06 PM
UK-France mission to secure Strait of Hormuz announced, deployment details unclear
The mission's success hinges on translating political commitments into concrete actions, impacting geopolitical stability and market confidence. The post UK-France mission to secure Strait of Hormuz announced, deployment details unclear appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 5:22:07 PM
Payward to Buy Bitnomial for Up to $550M, Gains U.S. Derivatives Stack
Payward will buy Bitnomial for up to $550M, gaining a fully licensed U.S. derivatives stack. Bitnomial adds CFTC…
By Kelvin Maore 4/17/2026, 5:18:55 PM