US accuses Iran of holding global economy hostage with Hormuz blockade at UN
The UN accusation against Iran heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global markets and hindering diplomatic resolutions. The post US accuses Iran of holding global economy hostage with Hormuz blockade at UN appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:32:49 PM
House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China
Bitcoin Magazine House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China At Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, three Republican members of Congress framed crypto regulation as a national security and economic competitiveness issue, arguing that U.S. leadership in digital assets is essential to counter China. This post House...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/27/2026, 9:32:45 PM
Israeli opposition forms ‘Together’ alliance to challenge Netanyahu
The new alliance could reshape Israeli politics, but its success hinges on strategic maneuvers within a tight timeframe. The post Israeli opposition forms ‘Together’ alliance to challenge Netanyahu appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:31:07 PM
Why Does Ripple Keep Unlocking And Selling Millions Of XRP Every Month?
The mechanics behind XRP’s supply have always been public. A breakdown on X from crypto commentator Crypto Tony looks at the process of XRP unlocks in particular, with the theory that the payments technology company is, in fact, diluting every holder of XRP. The Escrow Machine and How It Works In a detailed post on X, a crypto commentator known as...
By Scott Matherson 4/27/2026, 9:30:17 PM
Did Someone Really Break Bitcoin’s Encryption? Here’s The Truth About What Happened
The latest threat to Bitcoin’s cryptography is quantum computing. A researcher called Giancarlo Lelli has now won a one Bitcoin prize for using quantum hardware to crack a small cryptographic key linked to the same family of mathematics that protects Bitcoin. This sounds terrifying at first glance, as it threatens the future of billions worth […]
By Scott Matherson 4/27/2026, 9:30:15 PM
Musk’s Tesla compensation weakens Ellison’s chances of topping billionaires index
Musk's rising net worth from Tesla's compensation plan diminishes Ellison's prospects of leading the billionaires index, impacting market dynamics. The post Musk’s Tesla compensation weakens Ellison’s chances of topping billionaires index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:29:36 PM
WTI crude oil surges 44% amid Iran war, traders skeptical of record highs
Market skepticism highlights the volatility and unpredictability of geopolitical tensions on oil prices, impacting global economic stability. The post WTI crude oil surges 44% amid Iran war, traders skeptical of record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:28:19 PM
Russia hosts Iran’s FM in St. Petersburg for US-Iran talks discussion
Russia's mediation could significantly alter US-Iran diplomatic dynamics, potentially easing tensions and impacting global geopolitical stability. The post Russia hosts Iran’s FM in St. Petersburg for US-Iran talks discussion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:25:00 PM
Western Union to launch Solana-based stablecoin next month
Western Union's move could boost Solana's credibility and adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Western Union to launch Solana-based stablecoin next month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:20:58 PM
Aven Bitcoin Card Lets Holders Borrow Up to $1M Against BTC
Aven launches Bitcoin Visa Card offering BTC-backed credit up to $1 million, with rates starting at 7.99% APR and cash back rewards. Key Takeaways: Aven Bitcoin Visa Card offers BTC-backed credit lines up to $1 million without selling bitcoin. Aven card rates start at 7.99% APR, with no annual or origination fees. Bitcoin collateral sits […]
By Kevin Helms 4/27/2026, 9:18:14 PM
Google employees urge CEO to block Pentagon AI use in open letter
Tech worker activism could influence corporate policies on military AI use, potentially altering market dynamics and competitor positioning. The post Google employees urge CEO to block Pentagon AI use in open letter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:17:22 PM
US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz without restrictions
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil markets and ease geopolitical tensions, impacting economic and diplomatic landscapes. The post US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz without restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:15:07 PM
Shiba Inu Supply Crunch Deepens as Big Traders Pile In
Plummeting beyond 100 trillion since 2023, Shiba Inu’s reserves showcase a classic example of a liquidity crunch. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/27/2026, 9:10:00 PM
ZetaChain Cross-Chain Contracts Exploited, Blockaid Warns
On April 27, Blockaid issued a warning of an ongoing exploit targeting ZetaChain’s GatewayEVM contract. They urged users…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/27/2026, 9:02:41 PM
Pakistan urges diplomacy at UN amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Pakistan's diplomatic call highlights the fragile nature of geopolitical stability, emphasizing the need for sustained dialogue to prevent escalation. The post Pakistan urges diplomacy at UN amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:02:37 PM
Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
The ceasefire extension highlights ongoing US influence but underscores skepticism about achieving lasting regional peace. The post Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 9:01:30 PM
Kraken Pulls In $200 Million With App-Based DeFi Yield Bet
Kraken’s DeFi Earn product has passed 200 million dollars in deposits amid a rising demand for onchain yield that users can access from a regular exchange app. The program lets customers earn dollar-denominated returns on their balances without moving funds to external wallets or navigating DeFi protocols directly. Singapore Summit: Meet the...
By Jared Kirui 4/27/2026, 9:01:26 PM
Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms
Bitcoin Magazine Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms U.S. lawmakers and White House officials said that clear crypto rules will determine whether the U.S. leads financial innovation, with Sen. Cynthia Lummis warning that another hostile administration could mean “game over” for sensible regulation. This...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/27/2026, 9:00:36 PM
Are stablecoins now the core plumbing of global finance?
Stablecoins have “quietly become core financial plumbing” and pushed on‑chain finance past a “point of no return,” according to a new a16z crypto framework that recasts programmable dollars as the base layer for a multi‑chain, banking‑as‑a‑service stack and a coming…
By Andrew Folkler 4/27/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Bitcoin rally shows signs of fatigue as key indicators turn bearish
Cooling U.S. demand, elevated Bitfinex whale positioning and a key on chain rejection point to short term downside during the Las Vegas Bitcoin conference.
By James Van Straten 4/27/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Iran blames US for Gulf navigation disruptions amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Ongoing US-Iran tensions in the Gulf could destabilize global oil markets, affecting economic stability and international relations. The post Iran blames US for Gulf navigation disruptions amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:59:59 PM
XRP $10 By 2027? Top Expert Flags Two Must-Happen Catalysts For A Bull Run
In the race to determine whether XRP can mount a real rally toward the $10 level next year, one market expert, Sam Daodu, argues that the answer depends less on hype and more on whether two major forces finally line up. Daodu says nearly every serious XRP price forecast for 2027 relies on the same prerequisites: US regulation has to be clarified,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/27/2026, 8:55:57 PM
Pi Network Protocol 22 Deadline Is Today. Nodes That Don’t Upgrade Get Disconnected.
April 27 is the hard deadline for all Pi Network Mainnet node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22.1, with nodes still running v21.2 after today’s cutoff automatically disconnected from the Mainnet, and Protocol 23 now moved one week earlier to…
By Peace Longe 4/27/2026, 8:55:00 PM
Iranian tankers evade US blockade, head to Asia with 4M barrels of oil
The evasion of the US blockade by Iranian tankers suggests a potential shift in geopolitical dynamics and US military strategy in the region. The post Iranian tankers evade US blockade, head to Asia with 4M barrels of oil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:54:20 PM
White House hints at potential Bitcoin reserve purchase, market remains steady
A U.S. Bitcoin reserve purchase could set a precedent for sovereign crypto investments, impacting global financial strategies and regulations. The post White House hints at potential Bitcoin reserve purchase, market remains steady appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:41:01 PM
Western Union eyeing stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT, CEO says
The 175-year-old money-transfer firm also plans to issue a stablecoin-linked card for payments and cash-out options from crypto to local currencies, CEO Devin McGranahan said.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/27/2026, 8:35:56 PM
Anthropic Pre-IPO Traders Push Onchain Implied Cap to $1 Trillion
Onchain traders on Jupiter, Solana’s leading decentralized exchange ( DEX) aggregator, are pricing Anthropic at a $1 trillion implied valuation through synthetic Prestocks tokens, making the artificial intelligence (AI) company the third private firm to cross that threshold alongside OpenAI and SpaceX. Key Takeaways: Kobeissi Letter flagged...
By Jamie Redman 4/27/2026, 8:30:15 PM
Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money
Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, John Wang pitched Kalshi as a next-gen exchange where Bitcoin payments and event-based contracts could draw major institutional capital beyond traditional spot markets. This post Kalshi Says Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/27/2026, 8:29:56 PM
XRP’s Ultra-Rare “Bull Switch” Is Back— And History Suggests a Powerful Move Could Follow
With the signal flashing again, market watchers are now debating whether XRP could be on the verge of another massive momentum shift.
By Brenda Ngari 4/27/2026, 8:25:23 PM
Iran protests, economic woes fuel speculation on regime stability
Growing speculation on Iran's regime stability highlights potential for significant geopolitical shifts and economic impacts in the region. The post Iran protests, economic woes fuel speculation on regime stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:22:40 PM
Shibarium Records 1B Transactions Amid Wallet Growth
TLDR Shiba Inu added 24000 new wallets between April 20 and April 27, 2026. The total number of SHIB holders surpassed 1.585 million, reaching a new high for 2026. On April 25, the network recorded its largest daily increase with 10718 new holders. Shibarium has processed more than 1 billion total transactions since its launch. [...] The post...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/27/2026, 8:22:11 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine's accumulation and institutional demand hold ETH above $2,200
Ethereum (ETH) treasury BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) continued its weekly accumulation of the top altcoin last week, initiating its largest purchase since mid-December.
By N/A 4/27/2026, 8:21:11 PM
CFTC Sues New York to Stop It From Treating Prediction Markets as Gambling
The CFTC filed a lawsuit against New York on April 24 in the Southern District of New York, seeking a permanent injunction to stop the state from enforcing its gambling laws against federally registered prediction market exchanges. CFTC New York…
By Peace Longe 4/27/2026, 8:20:00 PM
Iran-US tensions fail to boost crude oil all-time high odds by April 30
Despite geopolitical tensions, market skepticism suggests limited impact on crude oil prices, highlighting resilience against short-term disruptions. The post Iran-US tensions fail to boost crude oil all-time high odds by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:19:02 PM
Trump ends Pakistan talks, US-Iran ceasefire collapse seen as inevitable
The breakdown of US-Iran talks and hardened positions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and geopolitical alliances. The post Trump ends Pakistan talks, US-Iran ceasefire collapse seen as inevitable appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:18:24 PM
Ripple CTO Flags Sophisticated Robinhood Email Scam
In spite of looking authentic, Robinhood’s prompts to review recent login activity might be rogue. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/27/2026, 8:18:00 PM
US warns against Iranian airline ties, sanctions risk looms
The US warning may further strain US-Iran relations, impacting global markets and reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions. The post US warns against Iranian airline ties, sanctions risk looms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:15:10 PM
MARA CEO Unveils MARA Foundation to Boost Bitcoin Security and Access
MARA Foundation targets Bitcoin security, quantum risks, access, and open-source tools. Community vote will decide which Bitcoin nonprofit…
By Kelvin Maore 4/27/2026, 8:12:04 PM
Solana Developers Prepare Quantum-Resistant Upgrade Plan
TLDR Solana Foundation confirmed that its core developer teams selected Falcon as a post-quantum digital signature solution. Anza and Jump Crypto’s Firedancer independently agreed on adopting Falcon for future network protection. Solana developers have already started building and testing early versions of Falcon implementations. The foundation...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/27/2026, 8:11:36 PM
Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday deadline
Trump's ultimatum heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:09:09 PM
Nvidia market cap surpasses Alphabet by $1T amid strong AI hardware demand
Nvidia's market cap surge highlights the growing influence of AI hardware, potentially reshaping tech industry leadership dynamics. The post Nvidia market cap surpasses Alphabet by $1T amid strong AI hardware demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:06:45 PM
The South Korean bank powering Upbit is testing Ripple integration for cross-border payments
South Korea's Kbank has signed a strategic partnership with Ripple to test blockchain-based overseas remittances, placing a bank with a central role in Upbit's KRW account access beside one of crypto's longest-running payments infrastructure firms. Local reports describe the work as a technical verification, or proof-of-concept, focused on whether...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/27/2026, 8:05:37 PM
Bitcoin Rally Builds on Leverage as Spot Demand Lags
TLDR Bitcoin reached $79,488 before easing to $78,223 as futures activity powered the latest price move. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said the current Bitcoin rally is driven by derivatives, not strong spot demand. On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s 30-day apparent demand metric remains in negative territory. Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, purchased...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/27/2026, 8:02:40 PM
Iran’s Supreme Council meets as Pahlavi entry speculation grows
Iran's internal tensions and economic challenges could intensify, potentially reshaping regional dynamics and international relations. The post Iran’s Supreme Council meets as Pahlavi entry speculation grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:02:08 PM
Bitcoin drops below $77,000 amid high-volume sell-offs, $71M liquidations
Market volatility and low liquidity highlight the fragility of Bitcoin's price stability, with potential for further declines amid uncertain conditions. The post Bitcoin drops below $77,000 amid high-volume sell-offs, $71M liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 8:01:31 PM
A Historic Bullish Divergence Is Forming In Ethereum – Record Users, Falling Price
Ethereum has clawed back above $2,300, with bulls now setting their sights on the $2,400 level that has capped the recovery throughout the consolidation phase. The price action is improving — but a CryptoQuant analysis has identified a development in the network data that suggests the current price level may be telling an incomplete story […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/27/2026, 8:00:40 PM
XRP Leads Altcoin Debate As Crypto Flashes Mixed Signals
XRP has become one of the clearest examples in a widening debate over whether crypto is still in accumulation or already entering distribution. A new market note by Will Taylor from The Weekly Insight argues that altcoins and macro signals are now sending conflicting messages at a critical point in the cycle. The core tension is not limited to...
By Jake Simmons 4/27/2026, 8:00:29 PM
Will Ethereum hold $2,300 or slip lower from here?
Ethereum has slipped back below $2,300, leaving traders to decide whether a fragile band between roughly $2,100 support and $2,350–$2,400 resistance is a simple shakeout or the prelude to a deeper retrace before any long‑promised run toward $4,000. Ethereum (ETH)…
By Andrew Folkler 4/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Trump uses reconciliation to fund ICE, Border Patrol without Democrats
Trump's funding strategy may heighten partisan divides, potentially boosting Democratic voter mobilization and impacting future elections. The post Trump uses reconciliation to fund ICE, Border Patrol without Democrats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/27/2026, 7:59:59 PM
Price predictions 4/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin fails to top $80,000 as analysts debate whether BTC has truly changed its trend or remains in the grasp of the bears.
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/27/2026, 7:59:19 PM