US considers targeting Iran’s Hormuz defenses if ceasefire collapses
Escalation in Hormuz could destabilize regional security, impacting global oil markets and diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions. The post US considers targeting Iran’s Hormuz defenses if ceasefire collapses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:26:41 PM
US, Israeli airstrikes target Tehran airport amid 2026 Iran conflict
The airstrikes highlight escalating tensions and could destabilize Iran's regime, impacting regional security and global markets. The post US, Israeli airstrikes target Tehran airport amid 2026 Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:23:38 PM
Israel-Lebanon talks begin at White House amid regional tensions
The talks' outcome could reshape regional alliances and influence future geopolitical stability amid existing tensions and opposition. The post Israel-Lebanon talks begin at White House amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:22:44 PM
ARK Invest reports Bitcoin price drops 22% in Q1 2026, support levels broken
The Bitcoin price drop and broken support levels may signal potential market volatility, affecting both short-term trading and long-term investment strategies. The post ARK Invest reports Bitcoin price drops 22% in Q1 2026, support levels broken appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:21:34 PM
EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine amid 20th sanctions package against Russia
The EU's financial aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia may intensify geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and prices. The post EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine amid 20th sanctions package against Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:19:04 PM
US reclassifies medical marijuana, impacting cannabis markets
The reclassification may ease federal barriers but introduces market volatility and uncertainty about the timeline for broader implementation. The post US reclassifies medical marijuana, impacting cannabis markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:15:34 PM
Trump claims US, not Iran, keeping Strait of Hormuz closed
Trump's statement shifts diplomatic focus, potentially prolonging tensions and impacting global oil markets and geopolitical stability. The post Trump claims US, not Iran, keeping Strait of Hormuz closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:14:55 PM
Iran conflict sends US fuel prices soaring 35%, Myanmar up 101%
Rising fuel prices due to the Iran conflict could strain global economies, increase inflation, and heighten geopolitical tensions. The post Iran conflict sends US fuel prices soaring 35%, Myanmar up 101% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:12:00 PM
U.S. arrests soldier for Polymarket bets on Nicolas Maduro raid he participated in
The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it had arrested a soldier in the U.S. Army for placing bets on Polymarket about the Nicolas Maduro raid.
By Nikhilesh De 4/23/2026, 10:11:37 PM
Israel accused of over 2,400 Gaza ceasefire violations: Al Jazeera
Ceasefire violations may destabilize Netanyahu's coalition, impacting political stability and diminishing peace prospects with Iran. The post Israel accused of over 2,400 Gaza ceasefire violations: Al Jazeera appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:10:50 PM
Is Algorand One of the Few Quantum-Resistant Blockchains? Here’s What the Data Shows
TLDR: Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Board named Algorand and Aptos the most quantum-prepared layer-1 blockchains in April 2026. Algorand deployed its first live post-quantum transaction using Falcon-1024 signatures on mainnet in November 2025. Algorand’s consensus layer still relies on classical Ed25519 signatures, leaving it short of full quantum...
By Brenda Mary 4/23/2026, 10:07:49 PM
Russia to supply Indonesia 150M barrels of oil amid Middle East tensions
The Russian-Indonesian oil deal mitigates supply fears, stabilizing prices amid geopolitical tensions, reducing the likelihood of price surges. The post Russia to supply Indonesia 150M barrels of oil amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 10:05:28 PM
Cardano Maintains Lead As Most Actively Developed Network In The Crypto Space
The Cardano network is considered one of the leading blockchains in the crypto sector due to significant milestones such as heightened user activity over the years. As the blockchain space grows, the Cardano network has recently emerged as the leader in terms of development, putting it at the forefront of innovation. Developer Activity On Cardano...
By Godspower Owie 4/23/2026, 10:00:12 PM
Hezbollah fires rockets into Galilee before White House talks, claims six attacks
Hezbollah's actions could destabilize regional peace efforts, impacting diplomatic negotiations and market confidence in ceasefire outcomes. The post Hezbollah fires rockets into Galilee before White House talks, claims six attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:55:55 PM
Iran naval activity challenges Trump’s blockade claims
Iran's naval activity undermines Trump's blockade claims, affecting market confidence and highlighting potential diplomatic challenges. The post Iran naval activity challenges Trump’s blockade claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:55:09 PM
BlackRock’s $900M Bitcoin buy boosts April 2026 $80K price odds
BlackRock's Bitcoin purchase signals strong institutional interest, potentially influencing long-term market dynamics and investor strategies. The post BlackRock’s $900M Bitcoin buy boosts April 2026 $80K price odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:51:07 PM
Pentagon: Mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz may take six months
Prolonged mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil trade, impacting market stability and economic forecasts. The post Pentagon: Mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz may take six months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:49:25 PM
Trump hints at easing Iran tensions, oil markets remain skeptical
Market skepticism highlights the need for concrete diplomatic actions to influence oil prices and stabilize geopolitical tensions. The post Trump hints at easing Iran tensions, oil markets remain skeptical appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:40:53 PM
Deloitte Gives Chainlink Top Security Certification, Making It the Only Crypto Oracle With SOC 2 Type 2 Status
Deloitte and Touche LLP has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination for Chainlink’s CCIP and Data Feeds, making Chainlink the only data and interoperability oracle platform in the blockchain industry to hold SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 2 Type…
By Peace Longe 4/23/2026, 9:40:00 PM
Intel (INTC) Stock Soars After Earnings Beat on AI and Data Center Momentum
Intel (INTC) stock surges after Q1 2026 earnings beat, driven by AI demand, data center strength, and improved margins. Outlook remains bullish on growth. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars After Earnings Beat on AI and Data Center Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/23/2026, 9:38:55 PM
Intel (INTC) Stock Soars After Earnings Beat on Data Center and AI Momentum
Intel (INTC) stock surges after Q1 2026 earnings beat expectations. AI demand, data center growth, and improved margins fuel investor optimism. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars After Earnings Beat on Data Center and AI Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/23/2026, 9:38:52 PM
Intel Q1 earnings beat expectations, challenging Nvidia’s market cap dominance
Intel's earnings surprise may pressure NVIDIA's valuation, but sustained Intel outperformance is needed to challenge NVIDIA's market cap lead. The post Intel Q1 earnings beat expectations, challenging Nvidia’s market cap dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:38:24 PM
Bitcoin spot ETF inflows hit $245M by mid-April 2026
Institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs signals a bullish market trend, potentially stabilizing prices and influencing broader crypto adoption. The post Bitcoin spot ETF inflows hit $245M by mid-April 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:36:27 PM
Fed urges Wall Street to back capital rules, Bitcoin market steady
Looser capital rules could boost bank lending and liquidity, potentially supporting risk assets like Bitcoin amid market uncertainties. The post Fed urges Wall Street to back capital rules, Bitcoin market steady appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:33:44 PM
Bittensor Price Prediction: BitGo Opens TAO Staking as Worldcoin Hits Zoom. Pepeto at $9.45M
The Bittensor price prediction gained fresh weight on April 20 when BitGo launched institutional custody and staking for TAO subnet tokens through a partnership with Yuma, per CoinMarketCap. Bittensor (TAO) trades at $243 with 70% of supply locked in staking. Three days earlier, Worldcoin (WLD) shipped World ID 4.0 with live integrations into...
By Michelle DG 4/23/2026, 9:30:09 PM
The Ethereum ‘Bank Run’: What’s Happening Between ETH And The Financial Systems?
A new debate about Ethereum has emerged in the crypto community, as members now argue whether ETH can run the entire financial system. The discussion has caught the attention of pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan as well as members of the XRP community who have long advocated the XRP’s use case within global banking systems. Finance Expert Says All...
By Scott Matherson 4/23/2026, 9:30:05 PM
Bitcoin Mining Profit Guide April 2026: 14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh
On Thursday, April 23, Bitcoin’s hashprice stood at $36.46 per petahash per second, and every one of the 14 top-ranked ASIC miners tracked in current profitability data is generating positive daily returns for operators paying $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s hashprice hit $36.46 per PH/s on April 23, 2026, keeping all 14 tracked...
By Jamie Redman 4/23/2026, 9:30:02 PM
Tehran activates air defenses amid conflict, ceasefire durability questioned
Tehran's air defense activation signals potential regional instability, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions of conflict risk. The post Tehran activates air defenses amid conflict, ceasefire durability questioned appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:25:32 PM
Spot ETH ETF inflows hit 10-day streak: Will Ether rally to $3K next?
Inflows to the spot Ether ETFs topped $633 million over the past 10-days, but are the flows significant enough to trigger a rally to $3,000?
By Marcel Pechman 4/23/2026, 9:25:30 PM
Trump firm on Iran stance, no rush for diplomacy before April 30
Trump's firm stance on Iran reduces chances for quick diplomatic resolutions, impacting market expectations and delaying potential peace deals. The post Trump firm on Iran stance, no rush for diplomacy before April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:21:57 PM
Global crypto adoption slumps amid macro pressures, Turkey defies downtrend
Retail crypto activity fell 11% in Q1 as macro pressures weighed on markets, though Turkey and emerging economies showed resilience, TRM Labs data shows.
By Sam Bourgi 4/23/2026, 9:21:36 PM
IRGC-escorted ship evades US Navy in Sea of Oman
The IRGC's actions highlight escalating tensions, reducing confidence in near-term de-escalation and impacting maritime trade stability. The post IRGC-escorted ship evades US Navy in Sea of Oman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:20:49 PM
US reschedules medical marijuana to Schedule III by December 31
Rescheduling could reshape cannabis industry dynamics, impacting market perceptions, regulatory frameworks, and investment strategies. The post US reschedules medical marijuana to Schedule III by December 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:19:43 PM
Girin Wallet Pushes XRP Payments Into Daily Spending
TLDR Girin Labs integrated Girin Wallet with Doppler Finance to enable active XRP payments in daily transactions. The update allows users to spend XRP and RLUSD directly at checkout without giving up self-custody. Girin Wallet now supports near-instant settlement on the XRP Ledger for faster payment processing. The company launched the Girin Card...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/23/2026, 9:17:55 PM
Shiba Inu Sees 88% Surge in Usage, XRP Ledger to Break One Billion Threshold, BlackRock Buys $900 Million Worth of Bitcoin — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: SHIB sees 87.7% surge in usage; XRP Ledger to break 1 billion threshold soon; BlackRock spends $900 million on BTC.
By Dan Burgin 4/23/2026, 9:15:33 PM
Senator Moreno Issues End-of-May Deadline for the CLARITY Act or It Could Be Shelved for Years
Senator Bernie Moreno declared at a Washington event on April 22 that the CLARITY Act must clear Congress by the end of May, stating plainly that missing that deadline could shelve the legislation indefinitely as midterm election politics consume the…
By Peace Longe 4/23/2026, 9:13:00 PM
DOJ watchdog investigates Epstein files release amid transparency act scrutiny
The investigation could pressure the DOJ to release more documents, impacting transparency and public trust in high-profile cases. The post DOJ watchdog investigates Epstein files release amid transparency act scrutiny appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:10:31 PM
US business activity rises in April as Iran conflict boosts oil prices
Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to increased costs for businesses, impacting economic stability and consumer prices. The post US business activity rises in April as Iran conflict boosts oil prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:09:31 PM
Iran lays more mines in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transit prospects
Increased mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and economic stability. The post Iran lays more mines in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transit prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:07:57 PM
Israel-Lebanon talks move to White House, raising engagement level
The White House hosting signals heightened diplomatic efforts, potentially leading to significant progress on longstanding regional conflicts. The post Israel-Lebanon talks move to White House, raising engagement level appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:05:00 PM
Over 100 Crypto Firms Push Senate on CLARITY Act Markup
TLDR Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, and more than 100 crypto firms urged the Senate to advance the markup of the CLARITY Act. The industry groups warned that continued delays could push digital asset investment and jobs overseas. The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association led the joint letter to lawmakers. Lawmakers postponed the...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/23/2026, 9:04:41 PM
White House AI theft accusation dims Trump China visit prospects by May 31
The AI theft accusation strains US-China relations, complicating diplomatic engagements and impacting geopolitical stability. The post White House AI theft accusation dims Trump China visit prospects by May 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:02:55 PM
US military stretched between Iran, Taiwan as diplomatic meeting odds shift
The US military's stretched resources may hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical tensions and impacting global stability. The post US military stretched between Iran, Taiwan as diplomatic meeting odds shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 9:01:36 PM
Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO Guillaume Girard of UTXO Management argues that while a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin may never arrive, the network must prepare now because protocol changes move slowly, like a state legislature. This post Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/23/2026, 9:01:23 PM
Institutional Wallets Received 100,000 Ethereum ($233.7M) From BitGo: Discover Who Is Behind The Move
Ethereum has been consolidating below $2,400 for weeks, building a base that the market has been watching with growing anticipation. The technical structure suggests a breakout is being prepared rather than delayed — and fresh data from Arkham Intelligence has just added a layer of institutional context that reframes what the current consolidation...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/23/2026, 9:00:36 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds $2,300 despite rising fees and capital exodus from recent DeFi exploit
Ethereum (ETH) has seen a spike in total fees captured on its mainnet over the past week.
By N/A 4/23/2026, 9:00:12 PM
Pi Network’s Protocol 22 Deadline Is in 4 Days. Nodes That Don’t Upgrade Will Be Cut Off.
Pi Network has set a hard deadline of April 27 for all Mainnet node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22, warning that any node still running version 21.2 after the cutoff will be automatically disconnected from the network. Pi Network’s…
By Peace Longe 4/23/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Lido proposes $5.8M staked ETH allocation to cover Kelp DAO exploit shortfall
The proposed allocation highlights the ongoing vulnerability in DeFi systems, potentially affecting investor confidence and market stability. The post Lido proposes $5.8M staked ETH allocation to cover Kelp DAO exploit shortfall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/23/2026, 8:58:21 PM
KelpDao Funding Move: Lido Proposes $6M Allocation Of Staked ETH To Bridge Shortfall
KelpDAO’s liquid restaking token, rsETH, has become the center of a major DeFi recovery effort after a hack estimated at roughly $290 million. The latest development came on Thursday, when Lido Finance unveiled a proposal aimed at supporting Aave’s (AAVE) coordinated response to the rsETH shortfall. Lido Joins rsETH Recovery Effort The Lido plan...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/23/2026, 8:52:55 PM
Aave rallies DeFi partners to contain fallout from $292 million KelpDAO hack
Industry players are coordinating a recovery effort as the year's biggest crypto rattled Aave, with Lido and EtherFi being firsts to offer aid.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/23/2026, 8:52:33 PM