Trump backs Warsh for Fed chair, signaling potential rate cuts
Trump's support for Warsh may influence Fed policy, but persistent inflation and Senate dynamics could limit significant rate cuts. The post Trump backs Warsh for Fed chair, signaling potential rate cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:42:51 PM
China’s $1.5T Belt and Road fails to cut reliance on Strait of Hormuz oil
China's continued reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil imports poses significant economic risks, potentially impacting its GDP growth targets. The post China’s $1.5T Belt and Road fails to cut reliance on Strait of Hormuz oil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:41:44 PM
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds, displaced return home amid US pressure
The ceasefire's stability underlines the significant influence of US diplomacy, yet highlights the fragility of peace without lasting resolutions. The post Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds, displaced return home amid US pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:35:57 PM
Trump rejects Iranian “blackmail,” redirects oil tankers to Texas
Trump's firm stance on Iran and tanker redirection may strain diplomatic relations, impacting global oil markets and geopolitical stability. The post Trump rejects Iranian “blackmail,” redirects oil tankers to Texas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:35:21 PM
Iran firm on national interests in US ceasefire talks, uranium deal unlikely
Iran's firm stance may prolong geopolitical tensions, affecting global markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions in the near term. The post Iran firm on national interests in US ceasefire talks, uranium deal unlikely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:34:42 PM
Iran strikes over 40 Israeli targets amid escalating tensions
The escalating conflict could destabilize regional security, prompting international diplomatic interventions to prevent further escalation. The post Iran strikes over 40 Israeli targets amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:33:45 PM
Burnham’s by-election bid fuels speculation on Starmer’s leadership future
Burnham's bid highlights internal Labour tensions, potentially destabilizing Starmer's leadership amid poor polling and upcoming elections. The post Burnham’s by-election bid fuels speculation on Starmer’s leadership future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:31:45 PM
Luxembourg invests 1% of sovereign wealth fund in Bitcoin via ETFs
Luxembourg's move signals growing state-level institutional adoption of Bitcoin, potentially influencing other sovereign funds to follow suit. The post Luxembourg invests 1% of sovereign wealth fund in Bitcoin via ETFs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:30:46 PM
The Lightning Network isn’t ‘helplessly broken’
Shell argues the network is fixable and proposes a different framing to the recent quantum debate.
By Shell 4/18/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Iran rejects uranium transfer to US, dashing hopes for quick enrichment deal
Iran's stance complicates diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical tensions and market volatility, with slim chances for a swift resolution. The post Iran rejects uranium transfer to US, dashing hopes for quick enrichment deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:29:53 PM
Eric Swalwell resigns amid ethics probe, ending US Rep role by May 31
Swalwell's resignation highlights the swift impact of ethics probes on political careers, underscoring the volatility in prediction markets. The post Eric Swalwell resigns amid ethics probe, ending US Rep role by May 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:28:48 PM
RAVE Crashes 68% as Binance and Bitget Investigate Manipulation Claims
RAVE’s collapse is intensifying fears of fragile price structures in low- liquidity tokens, with a rapid unwind exposing extreme volatility. The steep decline underscores how quickly momentum-driven rallies can reverse under concentrated selling pressure. Key Takeaways: RAVE crashed sharply, confirming a rapid and disorderly market unwind. Binance...
By Kevin Helms 4/18/2026, 4:28:40 PM
US, Israel claim strategic success over Iran’s nuclear, missile programs
Increased market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical tensions and potential for further military actions impacting regional stability. The post US, Israel claim strategic success over Iran’s nuclear, missile programs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:25:52 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply routes
The closure could destabilize global markets, prompting geopolitical tensions and potential military confrontations affecting oil prices. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply routes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:24:45 PM
Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supply, raises food prices in South Asia, Africa
The closure exacerbates global supply chain vulnerabilities, intensifying food insecurity and economic strain in dependent regions. The post Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supply, raises food prices in South Asia, Africa appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:23:59 PM
US prepares to board Iran-linked ships after gunboat attack in Hormuz
Increased US-Iran tensions could disrupt global shipping routes, impacting oil markets and heightening geopolitical instability. The post US prepares to board Iran-linked ships after gunboat attack in Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:22:20 PM
Iran reviews US proposals as Pakistan mediates in ceasefire talks
Pakistan's mediation sustains diplomatic channels, but market volatility reflects skepticism about lasting conflict resolution. The post Iran reviews US proposals as Pakistan mediates in ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:21:39 PM
CBS report shows continued US blockade, IRGC control in Strait of Hormuz
The ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight geopolitical instability, impacting global trade routes and necessitating diplomatic solutions. The post CBS report shows continued US blockade, IRGC control in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:19:55 PM
The Pi Network Paradox: Major Feature Launched, But PI Token Slides Again
The PI token is close to dropping out of the top 50 alts by market cap after the latest rejection.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/18/2026, 4:19:25 PM
Israeli artillery fire in southern Lebanon tests ceasefire agreement
The artillery incident highlights the ceasefire's fragility, potentially destabilizing regional peace and impacting geopolitical dynamics. The post Israeli artillery fire in southern Lebanon tests ceasefire agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:18:10 PM
US military plans to seize Iran-linked oil tankers globally
The military action heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global oil market stability. The post US military plans to seize Iran-linked oil tankers globally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:15:53 PM
Iran delays next round of indirect talks with US, complicating ceasefire efforts
Iran's delay in talks with the US heightens uncertainty, undermining ceasefire prospects and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran delays next round of indirect talks with US, complicating ceasefire efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:14:52 PM
Galiabaf’s ceasefire talks signal progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations
The progress in US-Iran talks could lead to significant geopolitical shifts, impacting global markets and international relations. The post Galiabaf’s ceasefire talks signal progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:14:04 PM
French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, raising ceasefire concerns
The attack challenges the perceived stability of the ceasefire, potentially impacting market confidence and geopolitical dynamics. The post French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, raising ceasefire concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:13:22 PM
Iran threatens missile use, raising doubts about US-Iran ceasefire stability
Iran's missile threat underscores the fragility of the ceasefire, heightening geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The post Iran threatens missile use, raising doubts about US-Iran ceasefire stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:12:30 PM
$760M bet placed against oil prices before Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
The large bet against oil prices highlights market sensitivity to geopolitical events, potentially influencing future trading strategies. The post $760M bet placed against oil prices before Iran opens Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:11:19 PM
BlackRock clients add $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions
Institutional Bitcoin purchases amid geopolitical tensions highlight its role as a non-sovereign asset and potential safe-haven investment. The post BlackRock clients add $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:09:49 PM
Trump escalates pressure on Iran as tankers resume through Hormuz
Trump's actions could heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and potentially leading to increased volatility in trade routes. The post Trump escalates pressure on Iran as tankers resume through Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:09:00 PM
Convoy of tankers transits Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire terms
The convoy's passage suggests potential stabilization, but market volatility and geopolitical tensions could still disrupt future traffic. The post Convoy of tankers transits Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 4:07:38 PM
Solana’s Compression Phase Deepens Inside a Wedge Within a Wedge as Developer Growth Outpaces Ether by 1.18X
Given that Solana is witnessing a wedge-within-a-wedge setup, price volatility might be taking a back seat as buyers and sellers converge.
By Brian Njuguna 4/18/2026, 4:05:10 PM
Bold Call: Ripple Tipped To Become Payments Giant By 2040
Between 30% and 50% of retail XRP holders with significant positions are expected to sell at least part of their holdings if the token hits $10 — a threshold that would represent life-changing money for many of them. Related Reading: Crypto Exec Joe McCann Draws Scrutiny After Fiancée’s Death In Zanzibar A Vision Built On […]
By Christian Encila 4/18/2026, 4:00:37 PM
ADA Deja Vu? Cardano Price Surged 200% Last Time It Was At This Support Level
The Cardano price has been a poor indicator of the positive momentum injected into the cryptocurrency market over the past week. Despite most large-cap altcoins surging on the back of easing macroeconomic pressure, the ADA token has barely been able to stage a sustained rally above the $0.26 level. However, a popular analyst on the social media...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/18/2026, 4:00:29 PM
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, increasing pressure on Iran
The sanctions deepen US-Iran tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and potentially impacting global oil markets and regional stability. The post US Treasury sanctions Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, increasing pressure on Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:57:35 PM
DOT Primed for $2.00 Breakout as Whale Accumulation Overwhelms Technical Weakness
Institutional buyers are aggressively accumulating DOT at $1.29 despite bearish technicals, with whale positioning hitting 2.2x long - targeting $2.00 within 10 days as compressed volatility sets u... (Read More)
By N/A 4/18/2026, 3:44:52 PM
CoinStats AI Agent Sets a New Standard, Surpassing Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT in Crypto Deep Research
CoinStats‘ purpose-built crypto AI scored 79 out of 100 on the benchmark — and delivered its results in just 4 minutes. General-purpose competitors took up to 55 minutes to complete the same task. Crypto tracker app CoinStats has published benchmark results showing its AI Agent outperforms deep research tools from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic on...
By PR DESK 4/18/2026, 3:43:40 PM
Iran tensions rise as Strait of Hormuz closure looms, oil market unmoved
Despite potential supply disruptions, the oil market remains skeptical, highlighting a disconnect between geopolitical risks and market reactions. The post Iran tensions rise as Strait of Hormuz closure looms, oil market unmoved appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:41:54 PM
Shiba Inu Price Faces 5% Correction on Daily Chart
On Saturday, Shiba Inu (SHIB) price faced a major correction after dropping below 5%, declining to $0.000006088 with…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/18/2026, 3:37:50 PM
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, confirms no US talks amid tensions
The closure heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions or uranium deals. The post Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, confirms no US talks amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:36:51 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction 2026: Can ETH Hit $5,000 This Year?
The post Ethereum Price Prediction 2026: Can ETH Hit $5,000 This Year? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum price has been one of the stronger performers among the top 10, holding above the $2,000 level since March. However, the price has slipped nearly 3.5% in the past 24 hours, underperforming the broader market amid macro-driven...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/18/2026, 3:33:01 PM
Trump: US won’t let Iran ‘blackmail US’ over nuclear program
Trump's stance on Iran's nuclear program highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market perceptions and potential diplomatic negotiations. The post Trump: US won’t let Iran ‘blackmail US’ over nuclear program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:32:21 PM
US Bitcoin ETFs pull in $664M in largest daily inflow since January, because Iran reopened Hormuz for a few hours
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest single-day capital inflow since January on April 17, as the reopening of a critical Middle Eastern shipping route sparked a broader market rotation into risk assets. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 products drew approximately $664 million in fresh capital on April 17....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/18/2026, 3:30:39 PM
Iran fought on 12 fronts in 40-day war, US accepts Iran’s terms
The US acceptance of Iran's terms suggests a shift towards de-escalation, impacting future geopolitical and market dynamics. The post Iran fought on 12 fronts in 40-day war, US accepts Iran’s terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:28:40 PM
Iran’s IRGC clashes with Foreign Minister Araghchi as tensions rise
The IRGC's dominance over Iran's foreign policy could escalate regional tensions and impact US-Iran diplomatic negotiations. The post Iran’s IRGC clashes with Foreign Minister Araghchi as tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:26:12 PM
Ripple Price Prediction: What Are XRP’s Next Big Targets After Recent Breakout?
XRP is trading around $1.43 as Bitcoin’s breakout above its descending channel lifts broader market sentiment. The altcoin has staged a slight recovery from the recent low, but continues to lag meaningfully behind BTC’s move. This has been a persistent theme throughout this correction that shows no signs of reversing yet. Ripple Price Analysis:...
By Shayan Markets 4/18/2026, 3:25:38 PM
'30 XRP Sent': Ripple CTO Emeritus Fulfills XRP Offer
Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz has fulfilled an XRP offer to an X critic.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/18/2026, 3:25:00 PM
Iran celebrates Army Day amid US, Israel conflicts
The celebration highlights Iran's military confidence amid geopolitical tensions, potentially influencing future regional stability dynamics. The post Iran celebrates Army Day amid US, Israel conflicts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:23:47 PM
Iran fires on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz, forcing retreat
Iran's aggressive actions may deter international shipping and escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global trade and security dynamics. The post Iran fires on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz, forcing retreat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:21:56 PM
US forces turn back 23 vessels to Iran, reinforcing Hormuz blockade
The reinforced blockade signals prolonged economic strain and geopolitical tension, complicating swift diplomatic resolutions and trade normalization. The post US forces turn back 23 vessels to Iran, reinforcing Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:21:07 PM
Iran attacks commercial vessels, tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's actions could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global trade routes and prompting potential military or diplomatic responses. The post Iran attacks commercial vessels, tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:19:46 PM
Iran briefly opens, then closes Strait of Hormuz, affecting ship movement
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil supply and testing international naval responses. The post Iran briefly opens, then closes Strait of Hormuz, affecting ship movement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/18/2026, 3:19:03 PM