Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may stabilize global oil prices, while Bitcoin's rise suggests increased investor confidence. The post Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/17/2026, 1:32:28 PM
Oil prices drop 10% as Trump confirms Strait of Hormuz is fully open
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil markets, impacting geopolitical dynamics and economic strategies worldwide. The post Oil prices drop 10% as Trump confirms Strait of Hormuz is fully open appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:31:22 PM
France’s Lescure backs euro stablecoins as Qivalis readies 2026 launch
France’s finance minister backs bank‑issued euro stablecoins and Qivalis’ 2026 launch, pivoting policy to keep Europe’s digital rails denominated in euros, not dollars. France’s finance minister Roland Lescure has publicly called for more euro‑denominated stablecoins and urged European banks to…
By Andrew Folkler 4/17/2026, 1:31:09 PM
Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.7 as Agentic Workflows Take Center Stage
Anthropic officially launched its newest artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Key Takeaways: Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026, featuring an 87.6% score on the SWE-bench Verified test. The AI industry shift toward agentic autonomy sees Opus 4.7 outperform GPT-5.4 in complex coding and...
By Jamie Redman 4/17/2026, 1:30:28 PM
US-Iran conflict impacts Fed rate cut expectations for December 2026
The conflict's impact on oil supply heightens economic uncertainty, influencing market expectations for future monetary policy adjustments. The post US-Iran conflict impacts Fed rate cut expectations for December 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:28:23 PM
Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet That Eliminates Third-Party Dependencies in Self-Custody
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, April 17th, 2026] Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure provider enabling seamless access between fiat and digital assets, today announced the launch of a multichain wallet designed to address a long-standing limitation of self-custodial crypto products: the need to rely on third-party providers for...
By Chainwire 4/17/2026, 1:27:14 PM
ZEC Price Analysis - April 17, 2026
ZEC's explosive 36% rally above all major moving averages has retail traders massively short at 60.3% while smart money accumulates. The $361 breakout could trigger a violent squeeze toward $400 wi... (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 1:27:00 PM
US reportedly concealing billion-dollar losses from Iranian strikes
The concealment of US losses may heighten tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and influencing future military and diplomatic strategies. The post US reportedly concealing billion-dollar losses from Iranian strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:26:42 PM
Circle quietly wires USDC into crypto’s new settlement spine
Circle’s new USDC Bridge aims to turn cross‑chain transfers into a near‑invisible backend plumbing layer for on‑chain dollars, replacing fragmented bridges with a single bank‑style ledger experience operated end‑to‑end by Circle itself. Circle turns USDC into a single ledger across…
By Andrew Folkler 4/17/2026, 1:26:38 PM
Iran hails Lebanon ceasefire as victory for Hezbollah, Axis of Resistance
The ceasefire's portrayal as a victory may influence regional power dynamics, but its stability remains uncertain amid historical precedents. The post Iran hails Lebanon ceasefire as victory for Hezbollah, Axis of Resistance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:24:48 PM
US naval blockade forces 19 ships to turn back at Strait of Hormuz
The blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, risking prolonged economic disruption and impacting global oil supply stability. The post US naval blockade forces 19 ships to turn back at Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:24:08 PM
US enforces naval blockade on Iran, oil supply risks rise
The blockade heightens global economic uncertainty, potentially spiking oil prices and testing Bitcoin's role as a financial hedge. The post US enforces naval blockade on Iran, oil supply risks rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:23:01 PM
Crypto Price Analysis Apr-17: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum had a good week, closing 6% higher and touching the key $2,400 resistance. Sellers pushed back once the price arrived there, but this is not over yet. If bulls push again against the key resistance, they could trigger […]
By Duo Nine 4/17/2026, 1:21:38 PM
ENJ's $0.07 Floor Test: Breakout to $0.12 or Crash to $0.05 This Week
ENJ's brutal 22% correction from $0.10 to $0.07 completed textbook profit-taking after hitting extreme overbought levels. Smart money accumulation patterns and massive volume surge signal either im... (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 1:21:10 PM
Pi Network price breaks out of falling wedge as devs reveal mainnet v22 upgrade details
Pi Network price rallied 8% on Friday as developers revealed a hard deadline for the Pi Network mainnet upgrade to version 22. According to data from crypto.news, Pi Network (PI) price rose to a three-week high of $0.182 on Friday,…
By Rony Roy 4/17/2026, 1:20:00 PM
What is a Layer 1 Blockchain?
Blockchains have transformed both finance and technology over the past decade, powering everything from digital payments to decentralized applications. Yet, with the rapid evolution of the ecosystem, understanding how different types of blockchains function can feel overwhelming. A helpful way to simplify this is by looking at blockchain...
By N/A 4/17/2026, 1:19:11 PM
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open as US withdraws from Syria bases
The open Strait of Hormuz may stabilize oil markets, reducing supply disruption risks and potentially lowering crude oil price volatility. The post Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open as US withdraws from Syria bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:18:31 PM
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher
Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday.
By CoinDesk Indices 4/17/2026, 1:18:08 PM
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, ECB rate hike odds fall for April
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases geopolitical tensions, leading to reduced ECB rate hike expectations and a more dovish outlook. The post Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, ECB rate hike odds fall for April appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:17:52 PM
BREAKING: Bitcoin Soars, Oil Plunges as Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
BTC just reached its highest price tag since early February.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/17/2026, 1:17:19 PM
Bitcoin reclaims $76K amid US-Iran tensions, seen as geopolitical hedge
Bitcoin's role as a geopolitical hedge highlights its evolving status as a stable asset amid global tensions, influencing market dynamics. The post Bitcoin reclaims $76K amid US-Iran tensions, seen as geopolitical hedge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:16:21 PM
Flare eyes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% FLR inflation cut
Flare’s FIP.16 plan would capture MEV at the base layer, slash FLR inflation to 3% and route new revenues through FIRE into buybacks and aggressive token burns. Flare moves to own MEV and slash inflation Flare has tabled a sweeping…
By Andrew Folkler 4/17/2026, 1:15:46 PM
Telegram CEO Durov warns EU age-verification app could enable wider tracking
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov cited claims the EU’s new age-check app was hacked in minutes, warning it could expand into wider online identity controls.
By Helen Partz 4/17/2026, 1:15:23 PM
PEPE Correction Incoming: Target $0.000018 Within 72 Hours
PEPE's 3.36% bounce disguises weakening momentum as buyers lose conviction at resistance. Technical breakdown targets $0.000018 as meme coin narratives dry up. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 1:14:53 PM
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing oil supply tensions
The reopening may stabilize oil prices, but skepticism persists, highlighting the need for verified data to confirm geopolitical shifts. The post Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing oil supply tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:14:26 PM
European power futures fall below pre-war levels amid renewables growth
Renewables growth and easing gas prices signal a shift towards energy market stabilization, reducing geopolitical risk premiums and oil price volatility. The post European power futures fall below pre-war levels amid renewables growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:11:51 PM
Clarity Act deadlock fails to stop Stablecoins smashing past $320B and yield-bearing tokens surge past market
Stablecoin supply climbed to a record $320 billion this week, extending the continued surge in dollar-linked digital assets. This comes as one of the biggest questions hanging over the sector remains unresolved in Washington: whether the income generated by the reserves backing those tokens should stay with issuers or be shared with users....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/17/2026, 1:11:38 PM
Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet, Cuts Third-Party Dependence
Ramp Network launches a self-custody wallet integrating swaps, payments, and transfers. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 4/17/2026, 1:11:26 PM
CNBC’s Expert Analyst Reveals the Most Hated Crypto Rally is on the Verge of Unfolding
Bitcoin’s latest advance is one of the most widely dismissed rallies in years. Yet the very skepticism surrounding it may be the fuel that keeps it alive, according to prominent crypto commentator Ran Neuner. In a live broadcast on Thursday, the CNBC contributor described a classic “Trump recovery” that has lifted the S&P 500 to […]
By Olivia Brooke 4/17/2026, 1:11:13 PM
Crypto Exchange Plot Twist In Russia: Is Grinex A Victim Of Cyberwar?
A sanctioned, Russia-linked crypto exchange based in Kyrgyzstan, has abruptly halted operations after reporting a large-scale cyberattack. Another Hacked Crypto Exchange…Or Is It? The crypto exchange Grinex suspended activity after hackers siphoned off roughly 1 billion rubles (around $13 million in crypto) from its infrastructure, forcing it to...
By James Halver 4/17/2026, 1:11:04 PM
Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M
The post Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives firm Bitnomial in a deal worth up to 550 million dollars, structured in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s broader Payward ecosystem by adding a...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/17/2026, 1:09:33 PM
Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown
Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.
By Stephen Alpher 4/17/2026, 1:08:50 PM
Iran officially reopens Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran-Israel tensions
The reopening signals potential de-escalation but highlights the fragility of peace and the need for diplomatic vigilance in the region. The post Iran officially reopens Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran-Israel tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:06:24 PM
BNB Eyes $700 Breakout as Technical Setup Reaches Critical Juncture
BNB trades at Bollinger Band resistance with momentum indicators showing mixed signals. Price action suggests either explosive move toward $700+ or sharp rejection to $580 support zone. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 1:04:51 PM
Iran signals de-escalation with Strait of Hormuz passage coordination
Iran's de-escalation efforts may lower oil price volatility and increase chances for phased sanctions relief, impacting global oil markets. The post Iran signals de-escalation with Strait of Hormuz passage coordination appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:04:11 PM
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for commercial passage amid ceasefire
The opening of the Strait of Hormuz underlines potential shifts in geopolitical dynamics and economic stability, contingent on U.S. policy. The post Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for commercial passage amid ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:03:26 PM
Peter Schiff Fires Legal Warning at Michael Saylor Over Strategy’s STRC Stock
The post Peter Schiff Fires Legal Warning at Michael Saylor Over Strategy’s STRC Stock appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy is facing fresh criticism as gold supporter and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff threatens him with upcoming Lawsuits. He called Strategy’s STRC stock “misleading” and warned it could lead to...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/17/2026, 1:02:40 PM
Toobit Begins Season of Victory with Impressive $1M Prize Pool
Popular award-winning international cryptocurrency exchange Toobit announced today the beginning of their Season of Victory. This is the latest trading campaign on the exchange and it will feature a massive 1,000,000 USDT prize pool, as well as exclusive LALIGA merchandise for its global trading community. Season of Victory: What You Need to Know...
By Bridgit Murphy 4/17/2026, 1:02:36 PM
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire
Iran's move may indicate a shift towards diplomatic engagement, potentially impacting geopolitical stability and economic relations. The post Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 1:02:01 PM
NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed rescue deal with Blackdove
Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based digital art hub, has permanently ceased operations after a planned rescue acquisition by the platform Blackdove collapsed. According to a Wednesday announcement on X by Foundation founder and CEO Kayvon Tehranian, the marketplace will not return…
By Rony Roy 4/17/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Ramp Network rolls out multichain wallet for simpler self-custody
The crypto infrastructure company said its new wallet lets users buy, sell, swap and cash out digital assets in one app without relying on outside providers.
By Zoltan Vardai 4/17/2026, 1:00:00 PM
DOGE Eyes $0.125 Breakout as Bulls Control Key Technical Levels
Dogecoin's sustained hold above $0.10 resistance with strong volume support sets up a potential 25% rally to $0.125 within two weeks. Technical momentum favors continued upside as consolidation pat... (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 12:56:48 PM
XRPL Gets Massive Adoption Boost As Crypto Wallet Provider Exodus Teams Up With Ripple in Strategic Push
The rollout equips users with enhanced tools to send and manage XRP while also paving the way for Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin.
By Brenda Ngari 4/17/2026, 12:54:43 PM
Flow Capital Moves $150M Private Credit Fund to Blockchain via DigiFT
Hong Kong credit manager Flow Capital plans to tokenize its $150M private credit fund through DigiFT, targeting $30M in new capital by year-end. (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 12:54:11 PM
Is an XRP short squeeze loading? On-chain data weighs in
XRP price could be preparing for a potential short squeeze, as bearish positioning on the Binance exchange shows strong consensus … Continue reading The post Is an XRP short squeeze loading? On-chain data weighs in appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/17/2026, 12:53:56 PM
Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Bulls Step In – Is SHIB Ready to Rally?
The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Bulls Step In – Is SHIB Ready to Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Shiba Inu has triggered a decisive breakout from a symmetrical triangle, with bulls stepping in aggressively and momentum building fast. After weeks of compression, the move is now unfolding with rising volume, putting SHIB at a...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/17/2026, 12:52:03 PM
US-Iran peace talks continue in Pakistan this weekend
The ongoing US-Iran talks in Pakistan could foster gradual diplomatic progress, though skepticism remains about a swift resolution. The post US-Iran peace talks continue in Pakistan this weekend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 12:51:14 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Bulls Push for $1.55 Breakout Despite Momentum Stall
XRP sits at a critical juncture at $1.46, testing upper Bollinger resistance while momentum indicators flash warning signals. 65% probability of a move to $1.55 in the next 7 days, but failure coul... (Read More)
By N/A 4/17/2026, 12:50:51 PM
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, Xiaomi’s MiMo V2 Pro enter AI model race
The AI model race intensifies, potentially reshaping market dynamics and influencing future AI development priorities and investments. The post Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, Xiaomi’s MiMo V2 Pro enter AI model race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 12:49:42 PM
WTI oil drops 5% as US considers unfreezing Iranian assets
The potential policy shift could reshape global oil dynamics, challenging bullish market expectations and impacting future price forecasts. The post WTI oil drops 5% as US considers unfreezing Iranian assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/17/2026, 12:48:02 PM