Vance stays in US, delaying potential US-Iran talks amid G20 focus on trade impact
Vance stays in the US, delaying US-Iran talks. Meeting by June 30, 2026 at 3.7% YES. The post Vance stays in US, delaying potential US-Iran talks amid G20 focus on trade impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:20:50 PM
Crypto trading joins wartime propaganda as “digital oil” called out amid volatile US-Iran ceasefire trading
Tehran is fighting a new price signal in public Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf chose a strange phrase for a dangerous moment. In the middle of a live crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s parliament speaker mocked “vibe-trading digital oil” and took a swipe at US Treasuries as well, turning a market argument into part of […] The post Crypto trading...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/20/2026, 5:15:11 PM
Iran denies Trump’s negotiation claims amid diplomatic stalemate
The ongoing mistrust between the US and Iran hinders diplomatic progress, necessitating significant concessions for any breakthrough. The post Iran denies Trump’s negotiation claims amid diplomatic stalemate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:14:27 PM
NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos model despite Pentagon blacklist
Axios reported that the NSA is using Anthropics Mythos Preview despite the Pentagons supply chain risk designation. The post NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos model despite Pentagon blacklist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:12:46 PM
Institutional investors acquire $2.5B in Bitcoin, boosting April price targets
Institutional Bitcoin investments signal strong market confidence, potentially influencing broader financial markets and regulatory landscapes. The post Institutional investors acquire $2.5B in Bitcoin, boosting April price targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:12:12 PM
Wells Fargo CEO: No rate cuts until Iran conflict ends
Geopolitical tensions in Iran sustain inflation risks, limiting the Fed's flexibility to lower rates, impacting economic stability and growth. The post Wells Fargo CEO: No rate cuts until Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:11:25 PM
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains low amid naval tensions, reopening claims fail
Continued low traffic in the Strait of Hormuz highlights persistent geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting global oil markets and trade routes. The post Strait of Hormuz traffic remains low amid naval tensions, reopening claims fail appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:09:35 PM
UK PM Starmer calls Mandelson envoy appointment a mistake amid Epstein ties
Starmer's admission highlights potential instability in his leadership, risking a shift in public and political support amid growing scrutiny. The post UK PM Starmer calls Mandelson envoy appointment a mistake amid Epstein ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:08:22 PM
Lazarus Group exploits KelpDAO bridge, siphons $228M in ETH
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms, potentially impacting market confidence and Ethereum's price stability. The post Lazarus Group exploits KelpDAO bridge, siphons $228M in ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:06:59 PM
SEC’s Atkins scrutinizes prediction markets, eases crypto rules
Increased SEC scrutiny on prediction markets may hinder their growth, while eased crypto rules could boost digital asset innovation. The post SEC’s Atkins scrutinizes prediction markets, eases crypto rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:05:24 PM
Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand
Crypto-backed borrowing is gaining traction as Coinbase extends a proven U.S. lending model into the U.K. The move broadens access to on-chain liquidity and signals wider international growth for Coinbase’s credit strategy. Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s...
By Kevin Helms 4/20/2026, 5:05:09 PM
Charles Hoskinson Says Ripple Sells XRP to Fund Its Own Business While Creating No Buy Demand for XRP Holders
The post Charles Hoskinson Says Ripple Sells XRP to Fund Its Own Business While Creating No Buy Demand for XRP Holders appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Charles Hoskinson has delivered one of his most pointed critiques of Ripple and XRP’s tokenomic structure, arguing that nothing in Ripple’s business model creates organic buy demand for the...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/20/2026, 5:01:01 PM
Lagarde cites uncertainty, ECB holds off on rate cut decision amid Iran conflict
Lagarde's cautious stance amid geopolitical tensions highlights the ECB's challenge in balancing economic stability with market expectations. The post Lagarde cites uncertainty, ECB holds off on rate cut decision amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 5:00:28 PM
Kelp DAO blames LayerZero defaults for $290m rsETH bridge disaster
Kelp DAO says a LayerZero “default” single‑validator setup helped enable a $290m rsETH bridge hack, forcing a messy blame game and a rushed security migration. Kelp DAO has pushed back against LayerZero’s official explanation of a $290 million bridge exploit,…
By Andrew Folkler 4/20/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Crypto funds add $1.4B as Bitcoin nears $78K, highest since February
The surge in crypto fund inflows and Bitcoin's price rally could signal increased investor confidence and potential market stabilization. The post Crypto funds add $1.4B as Bitcoin nears $78K, highest since February appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:58:37 PM
Ripple Reveals Plan to Make XRP Ledger 'Quantum-Proof' by 2028
Ripple has unveiled a comprehensive four-phase roadmap designed to make the XRP Ledger (XRPL) fully quantum-resistant by 2028.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/20/2026, 4:58:19 PM
Crypto liquidations hit $412M as US-Iran tensions impact Bitcoin market
Geopolitical tensions can significantly destabilize crypto markets, highlighting the vulnerability of digital assets to global conflicts. The post Crypto liquidations hit $412M as US-Iran tensions impact Bitcoin market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:57:25 PM
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Targeting Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER Memecoin
The social influencer dodged a bullet when a federal judge threw away the two-year old alleged meme coin fraud case. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/20/2026, 4:57:00 PM
Israel signals military readiness against Iran, impacting Bitcoin outlook
Geopolitical tensions may destabilize markets, affecting oil prices and Bitcoin, while potentially altering regional political dynamics. The post Israel signals military readiness against Iran, impacting Bitcoin outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:56:19 PM
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire fails as Vance heads to Islamabad
Trump's threat heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability and increasing the likelihood of diplomatic or military escalation. The post Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire fails as Vance heads to Islamabad appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:53:45 PM
DeFi TVL Plummets Across Top Chains After KelpDAO Hack
Ethereum's Total Value Locked dropped nearly 11% in 24 hours while Bitcoin, Tron and BSC were not as badly affected.
By Wayne Jones 4/20/2026, 4:53:41 PM
Iran Pulls Out of Second-Round Pakistan Talks as Ceasefire Nears Expiry
Iran news today centers on Tehran’s formal refusal to send negotiators to Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported Monday, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stating that “no clear prospect for productive negotiations is foreseen under current conditions,” even as a US…
By Peace Longe 4/20/2026, 4:51:05 PM
Iran, US delegations to hold ceasefire talks in Islamabad Tuesday
The talks in Islamabad could signal a shift towards diplomatic engagement, impacting regional stability and international relations dynamics. The post Iran, US delegations to hold ceasefire talks in Islamabad Tuesday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:50:56 PM
Coinbase brings USDC borrowing to UK users with Morpho powered crypto loans
Coinbase launched USDC loans in the UK, letting users borrow against BTC, ETH, and cbETH through Morpho on Base. The post Coinbase brings USDC borrowing to UK users with Morpho powered crypto loans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:50:34 PM
Iran warns of no ‘free security’ in Hormuz if oil exports restricted
Iran's warning highlights potential geopolitical instability in global oil markets, affecting trade routes and international relations. The post Iran warns of no ‘free security’ in Hormuz if oil exports restricted appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:49:25 PM
Pakistan warns Trump that Iran blockade hinders mediation efforts
The blockade's persistence complicates diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical tensions and market volatility, with uncertain resolutions. The post Pakistan warns Trump that Iran blockade hinders mediation efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:48:35 PM
Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria election, eyes 2026 PM role
Radev's potential PM role could realign Bulgaria's foreign policy, impacting EU relations and regional stability, especially regarding Ukraine. The post Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria election, eyes 2026 PM role appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:47:09 PM
Charles Schwab recommends up Bitcoin allocation in aggressive portfolios
Schwab's Bitcoin endorsement could drive significant institutional investment, potentially influencing other asset managers to follow suit. The post Charles Schwab recommends up Bitcoin allocation in aggressive portfolios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:46:27 PM
Exclusive: Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Will Chop Between $60K and $90K Until the Fed Prints Money
The post Exclusive: Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Will Chop Between $60K and $90K Until the Fed Prints Money appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin crossed $78,000 on April 17 for the first time since early February, but Arthur Hayes is not ready to call it a recovery. The BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer told...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/20/2026, 4:45:25 PM
Oil Price Surges 5% as Hormuz Goes Dark and US Seizes Iranian Vessel
Oil price news Monday showed Brent crude jumped 4.3% to $94.18 and WTI rose 5.6% to $88.54, reversing Friday’s 9% collapse as Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz restrictions over the weekend, the US Navy seized the Iranian cargo vessel Touska,…
By Peace Longe 4/20/2026, 4:45:05 PM
Starmer criticizes UK Foreign Office over Mandelson vetting scandal
Starmer's criticism may strain UK-US diplomatic ties and impact his leadership stability, with potential shifts in political market confidence. The post Starmer criticizes UK Foreign Office over Mandelson vetting scandal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:44:50 PM
SEC ends crypto enforcement approach, XRP legal outlook improves
The SEC's policy shift may ease regulatory pressures on crypto, potentially fostering innovation and market stability in the long term. The post SEC ends crypto enforcement approach, XRP legal outlook improves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:44:10 PM
Ethereum whale opens $90M long bets as ETH price chart eyes $3.2K
ETH price rising to $2,400 drove whales to open large ETH long bets, as technical indicators suggest a short-term ETH price rally toward $3,000.
By Nancy Lubale 4/20/2026, 4:42:53 PM
US delegation heads to Islamabad for nuclear talks as Iran ceasefire nears expiry
The US delegation's talks in Islamabad could influence regional stability and impact global markets amid uncertain ceasefire prospects. The post US delegation heads to Islamabad for nuclear talks as Iran ceasefire nears expiry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:41:13 PM
Israel Air Force on high alert amid Iran tensions, Channel 12 reports
Increased alertness may strain regional stability, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions of potential military actions. The post Israel Air Force on high alert amid Iran tensions, Channel 12 reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:39:24 PM
ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 launches on Venice.AI, challenges Google AI dominance
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 entry intensifies AI competition, challenging Google's dominance and highlighting U.S.-China tech rivalry impacts. The post ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 launches on Venice.AI, challenges Google AI dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:37:53 PM
Iran’s Ghalibaf defends US ceasefire talks amid internal opposition
Ghalibaf's support for US talks highlights internal tensions, potentially impacting Iran's diplomatic strategy and regional stability. The post Iran’s Ghalibaf defends US ceasefire talks amid internal opposition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:36:44 PM
Stablecoin Privacy Emerges as Top Barrier to Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Banks and fintechs won't adopt stablecoin payments while competitors can see their transaction data. Four privacy approaches are competing to solve this. (Read More)
By N/A 4/20/2026, 4:36:41 PM
No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy
In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a […]
By Jamie Redman 4/20/2026, 4:36:33 PM
Hata Completes US$8 Million Series A Financing Led by Bybit
Hata Completes US$8 Million Series A Financing Led by Bybit
By Chainwire 4/20/2026, 4:36:04 PM
Iran accuses US of ceasefire violations, tensions rise
Rising tensions and ceasefire doubts could destabilize regional peace efforts, impacting diplomatic relations and market confidence. The post Iran accuses US of ceasefire violations, tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:35:07 PM
Kevin Warsh emphasizes Fed independence, impacting rate expectations for 2026
Warsh's emphasis on Fed independence suggests a cautious approach, potentially stabilizing rates and easing political tensions in 2026. The post Kevin Warsh emphasizes Fed independence, impacting rate expectations for 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:34:28 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy officially surpasses BlackRock’s Bitcoin holdings
Strategy Inc (MSTR) has officially overtaken BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) as the world’s largest institutional Bitcoin (BTC) holder. … Continue reading The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy officially surpasses BlackRock’s Bitcoin holdings appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/20/2026, 4:31:49 PM
Iran’s president criticizes US signals, dims hopes for diplomatic progress
The criticism highlights ongoing US-Iran tensions, potentially stalling diplomatic efforts and affecting global geopolitical stability. The post Iran’s president criticizes US signals, dims hopes for diplomatic progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:31:08 PM
Bitcoin Must Do This To Continue The Rally, Or It Will Be Over
A crypto analyst has mapped out over a dozen price levels where Bitcoin (BTC) could find support if selling pressure picks up. The analysis covers a wide range of potential landing spots, from above $70,000 to deep into the $30,000 range. According to the analyst, the cryptocurrency’s overall outlook remains bullish, with every dip treated […]
By Sandra White 4/20/2026, 4:30:36 PM
GENIUS Act could impact Tether’s $10B treasury earnings
The GENIUS Act could destabilize stablecoin markets by altering revenue models, increasing regulatory risks, and affecting market confidence. The post GENIUS Act could impact Tether’s $10B treasury earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:27:53 PM
Institutional demand boosts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs amid US-Iran tensions
Institutional crypto ETF inflows highlight growing market resilience and potential volatility amid geopolitical uncertainties. The post Institutional demand boosts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:22:20 PM
ZachXBT Flags Suspicious MemeCore Withdrawals on Kraken
On April 20, ZachXBT raised questions on how Kraken listed Memecore’s M token for spot trading on July…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/20/2026, 4:20:59 PM
Russia urges Iran-US ceasefire stability amid market uncertainty
Market volatility persists as geopolitical tensions highlight the fragility of international agreements and the influence of political unpredictability. The post Russia urges Iran-US ceasefire stability amid market uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:20:07 PM
Iran avoids confrontation with US Navy, tanker seizure goes unchallenged
Iran's restraint suggests a strategic shift towards de-escalation, impacting regional stability and market perceptions of future conflicts. The post Iran avoids confrontation with US Navy, tanker seizure goes unchallenged appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/20/2026, 4:19:14 PM