Trump approval rating steady amid low support for NATO exit
Trump's steady approval amid low NATO exit support suggests limited public backing for isolationism, potentially aiding Democrats in 2026. The post Trump approval rating steady amid low support for NATO exit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:19:25 AM
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz control pressures oil markets amid US blockade
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens global oil market volatility, risking significant economic disruptions amid geopolitical tensions. The post Iran’s Strait of Hormuz control pressures oil markets amid US blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:17:05 AM
BNB price forms a double bottom pattern, sees upside to $800
BNB price rebounded from its recent drop to an intraday high of $636 on Tuesday amid a broader market recovery. According to data from crypto.news, BNB (BNB) price rose over 2% on Tuesday to $636, bringing its market cap to…
By Rony Roy 4/21/2026, 10:15:09 AM
Top 10 Crypto Prediction Markets in 2026
What if you could trade not just assets, but outcomes? That’s exactly what crypto prediction markets enable. Instead of buying Bitcoin or Ethereum, you’re essentially betting (or trading) on a prediction of whether an event will happen, like “Will Bitcoin cross $150K?” or “Will a specific political event occur?” In 2026, this space has evolved […]...
By N/A 4/21/2026, 10:14:54 AM
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sidelines president, strengthens regime control
The IRGC's increased control suggests a more entrenched regime, reducing the likelihood of significant political change in Iran. The post Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sidelines president, strengthens regime control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:13:59 AM
Scammers seek crypto payments from ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz
MARISKS warned that scammers posed as Iranian authorities and demanded bitcoin or USDT from ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/21/2026, 10:09:05 AM
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
The BOK will increase scrutiny of crypto markets and non-bank finance, and will also modernize currency markets for 24-hour foreign exchange trading, he said.
By Francisco Rodrigues 4/21/2026, 10:08:52 AM
Ripple Maps Out Quantum Defense for XRP Ledger With Full Transition Targeted by 2028
Ripple has unveiled a multi-phase roadmap to make XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028. The plan follows renewed concern that future quantum computers could eventually break the cryptography used by Bitcoin, Ethereum and other major blockchains. Ripple is putting the quantum risk on a clock. The company said Monday that it is working toward a full...
By Chris Omang 4/21/2026, 10:06:47 AM
Iranian MP declares US-Iran talks “off the table,” signaling potential freeze
The potential diplomatic freeze could heighten regional tensions and impact global markets, pending official confirmations or mediator actions. The post Iranian MP declares US-Iran talks “off the table,” signaling potential freeze appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:05:45 AM
KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,701 ETH to Mainnet, Begins Routing $175M to Bitcoin
Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield...
By Shiraz Jagati 4/21/2026, 10:05:09 AM
$140M aETHWETH moved on Ethereum, market stability questioned
The large-scale deleveraging highlights potential vulnerabilities in Ethereum's market resilience, despite current trader confidence. The post $140M aETHWETH moved on Ethereum, market stability questioned appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:05:04 AM
Iran’s participation in US peace talks uncertain, impacting April 22 contract
The uncertainty of Iran's participation in peace talks highlights the fragile nature of diplomatic negotiations and market volatility. The post Iran’s participation in US peace talks uncertain, impacting April 22 contract appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:03:26 AM
Reddit Post Sparks Debate on Whether Ripple’s Own Stablecoin Kills the XRP Use Case
The post Reddit Post Sparks Debate on Whether Ripple’s Own Stablecoin Kills the XRP Use Case appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A Reddit post has sparked debate inside the XRP community after a user spent two to three hours running XRP’s investment thesis through both Claude and DeepSeek, prompted by a German finance analyst setting a $9...
By Debashree Patra 4/21/2026, 10:02:57 AM
Iranian delegation absence in Islamabad clouds US-Iran peace talks timeline
The absence of Iran's delegation may delay US-Iran talks, impacting diplomatic relations and market speculation on potential agreements. The post Iranian delegation absence in Islamabad clouds US-Iran peace talks timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 10:02:39 AM
KelpDAO Hacker Moves $176M Worth Stolen Funds; Arbitrum Freezes Funds
KelpDAO attacker transferred $176 million worth of stolen funds to new wallets using THORChain, Umbra, Chainflip, and BitTorrent.…
By Ritu Lavania 4/21/2026, 10:01:53 AM
Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans For UK Users In Latest Expansion
Building on its US success, crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans for UK residents, using Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral. This expands the exchange’s growing suite of financial services in the region. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Emeritus Warns RLUSD Review Exposed A DeFi Security Red Flag Crypto-Backed...
By Rubmar Garcia 4/21/2026, 10:00:13 AM
'Big Short' Michael Burry: 99.9% of Investors Are Clueless, Are Bitcoiners Too?
The popular fund manager believes that most investors are clueless, which could be the catalyst for serious monetary losses.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/21/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Oil prices surge 6% after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz
Heightened geopolitical tensions could lead to prolonged oil supply disruptions, impacting global markets and economic stability. The post Oil prices surge 6% after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:59:05 AM
Starknet v0.14.2 Brings Native Privacy Infrastructure to Mainnet
TLDR: Starknet v0.14.2 introduces SNIP-36, enabling native in-protocol STARK proof verification on mainnet. STRK20 allows any ERC-20 token on Starknet to operate with encrypted balances and shielded transfers. strkBTC lets bitcoin holders access DeFi on Starknet without exposing their full wallet transaction history. SNIP-37 rebalances network...
By Brenda Mary 4/21/2026, 9:55:57 AM
Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report
Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”
By Amin Haqshanas 4/21/2026, 9:53:55 AM
Mossad agent killed in joint US-Israel operation targeting Iran
The operation's intensity may escalate geopolitical tensions, potentially involving more countries and impacting global markets. The post Mossad agent killed in joint US-Israel operation targeting Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:53:11 AM
US-Iran talks stall over uranium, Hormuz access, $20B sanctions relief
Stalled US-Iran talks risk escalating tensions, impacting global oil markets and regional stability, with potential diplomatic shifts crucial. The post US-Iran talks stall over uranium, Hormuz access, $20B sanctions relief appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:51:32 AM
Marius Ciubotariu: Investor appetite is driving demand for higher yields in DeFi, Solana’s architecture supports scalability, and the shift towards stablecoin-based lending is reshaping the landscape | Bell Curve
Solana's scalability and stablecoin lending are reshaping the DeFi landscape amid rising investor demand for yields. The post Marius Ciubotariu: Investor appetite is driving demand for higher yields in DeFi, Solana’s architecture supports scalability, and the shift towards stablecoin-based lending is reshaping the landscape | Bell Curve appeared...
By Editorial Team 4/21/2026, 9:49:15 AM
Bitcoin surges to $76,000 amid Iran-US negotiation tensions
Bitcoin's rise amid geopolitical tensions highlights its potential as a hedge against traditional market risks, attracting diverse investors. The post Bitcoin surges to $76,000 amid Iran-US negotiation tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:47:31 AM
German minister urges US-Iran talks in Islamabad to ease tensions
The call for US-Iran talks in Islamabad highlights potential shifts in diplomatic strategies, impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post German minister urges US-Iran talks in Islamabad to ease tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:46:54 AM
UK aims to attract expats from UAE amid Iranian strikes on Dubai
The UK's strategy to attract expats highlights shifting geopolitical dynamics and potential economic impacts on the UAE's stability. The post UK aims to attract expats from UAE amid Iranian strikes on Dubai appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:45:28 AM
Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying
Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF.
By James Van Straten 4/21/2026, 9:39:06 AM
Binance AI Pro Simplifies Trading with Automation Upgrade
Binance AI Pro offers automated trading workflows with advanced AI. Learn how it’s transforming crypto trading for $9.99/month in beta. (Read More)
By N/A 4/21/2026, 9:38:51 AM
US-Iran peace talks likely in Islamabad as US delegation visits Pakistan
The potential US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad could significantly reduce geopolitical tensions and foster regional stability. The post US-Iran peace talks likely in Islamabad as US delegation visits Pakistan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:35:14 AM
Bank of Japan to hold rate next week: Nikkei
BOJ's steady rate signals caution amid uncertain economic data and geopolitical tensions, impacting future monetary policy expectations. The post Bank of Japan to hold rate next week: Nikkei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:34:06 AM
Strategy Overtakes BlackRock’s Bitcoin Holdings, But Is Saylor Done Buying?
Michael Saylor announced on Monday that Strategy had carried out another massive Bitcoin buy. The multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin purchase did not come as a surprise to the market, given that the company had already been raising more money to buy BTC leading up to the day. However, what is interesting is how much BTC the public company now holds and...
By Scott Matherson 4/21/2026, 9:30:40 AM
0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Bring Qwen LLMs Onchain
The collaboration between 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud marks a significant shift in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, enabling autonomous AI agents to access the Qwen large language model family directly onchain. Key Takeaways: 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud launched onchain access to Qwen LLMs for AI agents on April 21, 2026. The...
By Terence Zimwara 4/21/2026, 9:30:25 AM
KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,700 ETH Across Two New Wallets Minutes After Arbitrum’s Freeze
The post KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,700 ETH Across Two New Wallets Minutes After Arbitrum’s Freeze appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,700 ETH (approximately $175 million) across two new wallet addresses on April 21, 2026. This happened just hours after Arbitrum’s Security Council announced that froze 30,766 ETH...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/21/2026, 9:30:05 AM
EU prepares measures to limit Iran war’s impact on aircraft fuel supplies
The EU's measures could influence global energy markets, potentially affecting economic policies and geopolitical stability in Europe. The post EU prepares measures to limit Iran war’s impact on aircraft fuel supplies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:27:33 AM
U.K. energy firm Reabold to explore Bitcoin mining as an early-stage funding tool
Reabold Resources is considering a plan to use gas from its Yorkshire site to power a small Bitcoin mining operation. However, the company says it is more of an early-stage test rather than a pivot away from energy production. According…
By Rony Roy 4/21/2026, 9:27:15 AM
Iranian tanker enters territorial waters amid US naval warnings
The incident underscores regional maritime tensions, potentially affecting oil trade dynamics and challenging US enforcement strategies. The post Iranian tanker enters territorial waters amid US naval warnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:26:41 AM
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi: Aave Has the Capital to Absorb Bad Debt Amid DeFi Risk Concerns
TLDR: Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi says Aave holds sufficient capital to absorb any bad debt it may face. DeFi has survived major crises including Terra’s collapse, the 2022 stETH depeg, and 2020 liquidation failures. Qureshi compares DeFi’s recovery process to how traditional finance evolved through historical banking crises. Active...
By Brenda Mary 4/21/2026, 9:26:09 AM
Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now
Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.
By Omkar Godbole 4/21/2026, 9:25:24 AM
US-Iran ceasefire expires today with no new talks scheduled
The expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire without new talks raises the risk of conflict escalation and impacts related markets significantly. The post US-Iran ceasefire expires today with no new talks scheduled appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:24:02 AM
Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms
Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.
By Ezra Reguerra 4/21/2026, 9:22:30 AM
Apple names John Ternus as CEO as Tim Cook moves to chairman role
Apple named John Ternus CEO effective Sept. 1, 2026, while Tim Cook will move to executive chairman after summer.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/21/2026, 9:20:00 AM
Bank of Japan warns of hedge fund risks to bond market stability
The BoJ's warning highlights potential volatility in global markets, underscoring the fragility of financial systems amid thin liquidity. The post Bank of Japan warns of hedge fund risks to bond market stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:19:52 AM
Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad as ceasefire deadline looms
Vance's leadership in US-Iran talks may prevent conflict, but uncertainty and skepticism persist, impacting market confidence and peace prospects. The post Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad as ceasefire deadline looms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:16:54 AM
Nicolas Niarchos: Cobalt mining in the DRC resembles modern-day slavery, Chinese companies dominate the supply chain, and ethical sourcing is crucial for clean energy | Jordan Harbinger
Exploitive cobalt mining in the DRC reveals ethical challenges within the global clean energy supply chain. The post Nicolas Niarchos: Cobalt mining in the DRC resembles modern-day slavery, Chinese companies dominate the supply chain, and ethical sourcing is crucial for clean energy | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/21/2026, 9:16:12 AM
‘There’s Not Enough Stock To Buy’: BlackRock’s Rick Rieder Touts Market Technicals Amid Equity Rally
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says equities are surfing off “amazing” technicals amid recent all-time highs. In a new interview with Bloomberg Television, Rieder, the financial giant’s chief investment officer (CIO) of global fixed income, outlines what he thinks is driving the recent market rally. “The technicals in the equity market are extraordinary,...
By Conor Devitt 4/21/2026, 9:15:57 AM
Were tariff refunds bought for 20 cents on the dollar by stablecoin-backed Treasurys custodian Cantor Fitzgerald?
When Customs launched the CAPE refund portal, it put administrative certainty behind an asset class that Wall Street had already begun pricing. As of Apr. 9, 56,497 importers had registered for electronic refunds totaling $127 billion, out of roughly $166 billion the government expects to be returned after the Supreme Court ruled in February that...
By Gino Matos 4/21/2026, 9:13:59 AM
KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show
KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion fears move through the sector.
By Oliver Knight 4/21/2026, 9:12:40 AM
Alex Karnal: GLP-1 medicines could exceed $100 billion in revenue, a trillion-dollar public health revolution is imminent, and managing glucose levels is key to reducing cardiovascular risks | Invest Like the Best
GLP-1 medicines are set to revolutionize public health with over $100 billion in annual revenue potential. The post Alex Karnal: GLP-1 medicines could exceed $100 billion in revenue, a trillion-dollar public health revolution is imminent, and managing glucose levels is key to reducing cardiovascular risks | Invest Like the Best appeared first on...
By Editorial Team 4/21/2026, 9:12:39 AM
SpaceX IPO filing reveals Starlink revenue soared 842% to $4.4B in two years
Starlink's rapid revenue growth boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects, but investor concerns over Musk's control could impact market reception. The post SpaceX IPO filing reveals Starlink revenue soared 842% to $4.4B in two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:11:48 AM
US-Israel war on Iran triggers worst-ever energy crisis: IEA
The conflict exacerbates global energy instability, heightening economic vulnerabilities and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post US-Israel war on Iran triggers worst-ever energy crisis: IEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/21/2026, 9:07:38 AM