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Crude Oil Retreats as Iran Hints at Potential US Naval Blockade Resolution
Crude Oil Retreats as Iran Hints at Potential US Naval Blockade Resolution

Oil prices dropped 2% as Iran signaled potential talks on US naval blockade. Strait of Hormuz remains shut, affecting 20% of global crude supply. The post Crude Oil Retreats as Iran Hints at Potential US Naval Blockade Resolution appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto market update: Bitcoin rallies past $78K after ceasefire extension, liquidations jump
Crypto market update: Bitcoin rallies past $78K after ceasefire extension, liquidations jump

Bitcoin rose above $78,000 after Iran ceasefire extension, while crypto liquidations neared $460 million and market value topped $2.7T today.

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Blockchain.com Launches Perps Trading in DeFi Wallet via Hyperliquid

Blockchain.com has now allowed up to 40x leveraged perps trading within its non-custodial wallet. Powered by Hyperliquid, users…

US blocks Iraq dollar shipments to pressure Iran-backed militias
US blocks Iraq dollar shipments to pressure Iran-backed militias

The US's financial pressure on Iraq could escalate tensions, potentially leading to military actions if militia funding isn't curbed. The post US blocks Iraq dollar shipments to pressure Iran-backed militias appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens and Stripped Voting Rights

TLDR: Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit in California against World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens. Sun claims the WLFI team stripped his voting rights and threatened to permanently burn his holdings. A new WLFI governance proposal could lock tokens indefinitely for holders who reject its terms. Sun’s frozen tokens bar him from voting on...

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Volo Protocol Suffers $3.5M Security Breach, Team Vows Full User Reimbursement

Volo Protocol suffers $3.5M exploit targeting select vaults on Sui network. Team freezes operations, secures remaining $28M TVL, and pledges full loss coverage. The post Volo Protocol Suffers $3.5M Security Breach, Team Vows Full User Reimbursement appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI floods crypto bug bounty programs with reports and false alarms
AI floods crypto bug bounty programs with reports and false alarms

AI is driving more crypto bug bounty reports, but teams say low-quality and false-positive submissions are also rising fast.

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SK Hynix (000660) Commits $13B to Advanced HBM Packaging Facility in South Korea

SK Hynix announces $13B South Korea plant for HBM chip packaging targeting AI data centers, with construction starting April 2026. Stock slips 1% on news. The post SK Hynix (000660) Commits $13B to Advanced HBM Packaging Facility in South Korea appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Boeing (BA) Stock: Analyst Forecasts for Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Boeing (BA) reports Q1 2026 earnings today. Analysts expect a $0.68 loss per share on $21.3B revenue. Key focus: deliveries, cash flow, and turnaround progress. The post Boeing (BA) Stock: Analyst Forecasts for Q1 2026 Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Dips Before Q1 Earnings: What Wall Street Is Watching

Tesla (TSLA) stock falls ahead of Q1 earnings. Analysts expect $22B revenue, down 9% YoY, as Robotaxi expands and 2026 capex exceeds $20B. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Dips Before Q1 Earnings: What Wall Street Is Watching appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire
Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The...

35% of European investors would switch banks for crypto access: survey
35% of European investors would switch banks for crypto access: survey

European investors are starting to weigh crypto offerings when choosing banks, even as regulatory gaps and low awareness continue to slow adoption. A Börse Stuttgart Digital survey found that 35% of investors across Germany, Italy, Spain, and France would consider…

BlackRock And Mastercard Turn To XRP Ledger In DeFi Power Play
BlackRock And Mastercard Turn To XRP Ledger In DeFi Power Play

A partnership between BlackRock, Mastercard, Gemini, and Ripple recently completed tests using a regulated stablecoin to settle card payments on the XRP Ledger. This move shows how traditional financial giants are shifting from watching blockchain technology to actually putting it to work. Related Reading: XRP Poised To Dominate New DeFi Cycle,...

No Stablecoin Mention: Bank Of Korea’s New Governor Signals CBDC Push
No Stablecoin Mention: Bank Of Korea’s New Governor Signals CBDC Push

The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) has delivered his first policy address in office, highlighting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and bank-issued deposit tokens while skipping any mention of stablecoins, despite South Korea’s efforts to develop a related framework and establish a local market. Related Reading: Coinbase...

Russia’s State Duma passes crypto bill, Bitcoin demand may rise
Russia’s State Duma passes crypto bill, Bitcoin demand may rise

Russia's crypto bill could boost Bitcoin demand, influencing global market dynamics and potentially increasing institutional interest. The post Russia’s State Duma passes crypto bill, Bitcoin demand may rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

IRGC gunboat attacks container ship off Oman amid ceasefire extension
IRGC gunboat attacks container ship off Oman amid ceasefire extension

The attack undermines diplomatic efforts, increasing regional tensions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The post IRGC gunboat attacks container ship off Oman amid ceasefire extension appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Justin Sun Takes Legal Action Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Crypto Holdings

Justin Sun has filed a federal lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, alleging his tokens were frozen and voting rights stripped without justification. The post Justin Sun Takes Legal Action Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Crypto Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

Another DeFi protocol loses millions in hack days after KelpDAO breach
Another DeFi protocol loses millions in hack days after KelpDAO breach

Volo Protocol lost about $3.5 million from three vaults holding WBTC, XAUm, and USDC.

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Polymarket Launches Perpetual Futures Ahead of Kalshi’s Timeless Product Debut

Polymarket debuts perpetual futures trading on April 21, beating Kalshi's April 27 launch. Prediction markets hit record 192M transactions in March 2026. The post Polymarket Launches Perpetual Futures Ahead of Kalshi’s Timeless Product Debut appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Aave (AAVE) Suffers $15B Outflow After KelpDAO Bridge Exploit Paralyzes Markets

Aave faces liquidity crisis as $15B exits protocol after KelpDAO hack. Major stablecoin markets frozen at 100% utilization, trapping billions. The post Aave (AAVE) Suffers $15B Outflow After KelpDAO Bridge Exploit Paralyzes Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) Explodes 670,000% But Security Alerts Raise Major Red Flags

Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) surged 670,000% in one week on SpaceX hype, but security warnings reveal contract risks that could harm investors. The post Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) Explodes 670,000% But Security Alerts Raise Major Red Flags appeared first on Blockonomi.

Umbra shuts front end after hackers move stolen funds through protocol
Umbra shuts front end after hackers move stolen funds through protocol

Umbra took its front end offline after about $800,000 in stolen funds moved through the protocol during ongoing recovery efforts.

UN chief sees Iran–US ceasefire extension as diplomatic opportunity
UN chief sees Iran–US ceasefire extension as diplomatic opportunity

The ceasefire extension offers a diplomatic window, but without tangible actions, market skepticism persists, highlighting geopolitical uncertainty. The post UN chief sees Iran–US ceasefire extension as diplomatic opportunity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia advances crypto bill with licensing rules and retail limits
Russia advances crypto bill with licensing rules and retail limits

Russia’s State Duma has advanced a crypto regulation bill in its first reading, outlining licensing rules, investor limits, and cross-border use provisions. According to state news agency TASS, the proposed law assigns the Bank of Russia as the primary authority…

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Schwartz Compares Arbitrum's Emergency to Bitcoin's 2010 Bug

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has defended the Arbitrum Security Council’s controversial decision to freeze over 30,000 ETH tied to the KelpDAO exploit.

3 Altcoins That Are Showing Insane Performance This Week
3 Altcoins That Are Showing Insane Performance This Week

The post 3 Altcoins That Are Showing Insane Performance This Week appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The start of the week had been pretty volatile for the crypto markets, with the Rave DAO price losing over 98% of its value and a KelpDAO exploit that impacted the AAVE price. Regardless of this, the top tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, held...

Why Millennials And Gen Z Are Driving Crypto-Based Payments In 2026
Why Millennials And Gen Z Are Driving Crypto-Based Payments In 2026

If you’re part of a younger, digital-first generation, your payment habits probably don’t stick to just one method. You might use Apple Pay in the morning, a virtual card online, a credit card for certain purchases, and sometimes a crypto-backed card when it makes sense. That mix isn’t unusual. Many people today use different payment [...]

FTX Sold Cursor Stake for $200K. SpaceX Now Has a $60 Billion Option to Buy It
FTX Sold Cursor Stake for $200K. SpaceX Now Has a $60 Billion Option to Buy It

FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the startup behind AI code editor Cursor, for $200,000 in 2023. SpaceX announced a $60 billion option to acquire the same company on April 21. Key Takeaways: FTX’s estate sold Alameda’s Anysphere stake for $200K in 2023; it is now worth an estimated $500 million. […]

U.S. military commander flags Bitcoin’s cybersecurity role in Senate hearing
U.S. military commander flags Bitcoin’s cybersecurity role in Senate hearing

A senior U.S. military commander has described Bitcoin as a cybersecurity tool with potential use in national defense. At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s role goes beyond financial use cases and can support…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Strategy Hits 815,061 BTC as Digital Gold Thesis Locks In
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Strategy Hits 815,061 BTC as Digital Gold Thesis Locks In

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Strategy Hits 815,061 BTC as Digital Gold Thesis Locks In appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin price prediction from Grok AI and ChatGPT both point toward a digital gold regime in 2026, and Strategy just dropped $2.54 billion on another 34,164 BTC between April 13 and April 19 per Reuters, lifting...

Solana Price Prediction: $85 Zone Turns Critical Amid New Catalysts
Solana Price Prediction: $85 Zone Turns Critical Amid New Catalysts

The post Solana Price Prediction: $85 Zone Turns Critical Amid New Catalysts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana’s price may appear stagnant, but the $85 zone is now turning into one of the most critical levels on the chart. After weeks of sideways movement, Solana price is holding firm near a key demand region while underlying...

Ethereum Holds Near $2.4K as ETF Inflows & Staking Drive Momentum
Ethereum Holds Near $2.4K as ETF Inflows & Staking Drive Momentum

Ethereum is up by almost 3.5% today, April 22, 2026. BitMine staked 61,232 ETH earlier today. Sustained ETF…

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Why One Singapore Product Team Stopped Looking for Copilots and Started Taking VIB AI Seriously

When Daniel Tan and his team entered a more demanding phase of product development, they realized they had been asking AI for the wrong thing. That shift eventually led them to take VIB AI, the company behind vibai.com, more seriously. At first, what they wanted looked familiar: a helpful assistant, stronger suggestions, and faster support [...]...

Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: 68% Decline Sparks Potential Reversal Setup
Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: 68% Decline Sparks Potential Reversal Setup

Cardano (ADA) trades at $0.25 with CME futures up 155%. Falling wedge breakout suggests $0.30 target as Open Interest rises 5% in 24 hours. The post Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: 68% Decline Sparks Potential Reversal Setup appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Kalshi Eyes Crypto Perpetuals Launch, Positioning for Showdown With Coinbase (COIN)

Kalshi is preparing to introduce crypto perpetual futures in the U.S., setting up a rivalry with Coinbase as prediction markets merge with derivatives. The post Kalshi Eyes Crypto Perpetuals Launch, Positioning for Showdown With Coinbase (COIN) appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto News: What Does ChatGPT Say About the Solana Price Prediction? The Answer Could Reshape Your 2026 While Pepeto Nears Binance Listing
Crypto News: What Does ChatGPT Say About the Solana Price Prediction? The Answer Could Reshape Your 2026 While Pepeto Nears Binance Listing

ChatGPT Solana price prediction models map a run from $85.73 toward the $450 to $600 zone by Christmas per CryptoNews, on the back of a record $2 billion in tokenized real world assets landing on the chain this month. SOL trades at $85.73 as the ceasefire rally lifted the market while the top altcoin lagged [...] The post Crypto News: What Does...

Volo Protocol freezes vaults after $3.5 million exploit on Sui
Volo Protocol freezes vaults after $3.5 million exploit on Sui

Volo Protocol said a $3.5M exploit hit its WBTC, XAUm and USDC vaults, and the team pledged to absorb user losses.

Billionaire Tim Draper Says He Has ‘Reason To Believe’ Bitcoin Will Explode 230% – Here’s His Timeline
Billionaire Tim Draper Says He Has ‘Reason To Believe’ Bitcoin Will Explode 230% – Here’s His Timeline

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says he believes Bitcoin will surge more than 230% from current levels. In a new post on X, Draper reflects on his early experiences with Bitcoin and the events that shaped his long term conviction. He says his initial exposure came at around $4, ahead of major setbacks including the […] The post...

Solana (SOL) Eyes $90 Breakout as Foundation Calls It the ‘On-Chain Nasdaq’
Solana (SOL) Eyes $90 Breakout as Foundation Calls It the ‘On-Chain Nasdaq’

Solana (SOL) trades at $86.46 near critical support as RSI drops to 35.41. Q1 transactions hit 25.3B while Foundation eyes tokenized stock market role. The post Solana (SOL) Eyes $90 Breakout as Foundation Calls It the ‘On-Chain Nasdaq’ appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Transfer Alert: Ripple Sends $108M to Coinbase – What It Really Means
XRP Transfer Alert: Ripple Sends $108M to Coinbase – What It Really Means

Ripple transferred 75M XRP ($108M) to Coinbase on April 21. Analysis of on-chain data suggests liquidity management or ETF activity, not a dump. The post XRP Transfer Alert: Ripple Sends $108M to Coinbase – What It Really Means appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bybit Leads $8 Million Round To Scale Crypto Platform Across Malaysia
Bybit Leads $8 Million Round To Scale Crypto Platform Across Malaysia

Malaysia’s crypto sector is drawing serious outside money. Bank Negara Malaysia has spent the past year rolling out sandbox pilots and tokenization roadmaps, and now one of the world’s biggest exchanges is backing a local platform to grow alongside it. Related Reading: Altcoin Carnage Ahead? 99% Could Be Wiped Out, Analyst Says Bybit Returns With...

4 Signs XRP Is Moving From Bearish to Bullish: Analyst
4 Signs XRP Is Moving From Bearish to Bullish: Analyst

XRP may be entering a more constructive phase, according to a new thread via X from market analyst Ali Martinez (@alicharts), who argued on April 21 via X that the asset is showing a “structural trend shift from bearish to bullish.” The case rests on a mix of trend-following indicators, whale accumulation, exchange supply dynamics, and a...

AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too
AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too

HackerOne, one of the largest bug bounty platforms in the world, reported there were 85,000 valid bounty submissions in 2025, up 7% from the previous year.

Bitcoin Rockets Above $78K After News From the Middle East, Liquidations Approach $500 Million
Bitcoin Rockets Above $78K After News From the Middle East, Liquidations Approach $500 Million

The market's resurgence resulted in almost 110,000 traders being liquidated in the past 24 hours alone.

Umbra Shuts Front End Amid $280M Kelp Exploit Fallout
Umbra Shuts Front End Amid $280M Kelp Exploit Fallout

Umbra disables its front-end to hinder hackers from laundering $280M stolen in the Kelp DAO exploit. Privacy protocols face scrutiny. (Read More)

KelpDAO Hackers Move Millions Into Bitcoin
KelpDAO Hackers Move Millions Into Bitcoin

The post KelpDAO Hackers Move Millions Into Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hackers behind the KelpDAO breach have started moving stolen assets into Bitcoin, using THORChain to convert funds and dramatically increase the network’s activity. One attacker wallet sent funds through THORChain, pushing daily transaction volume to about...

Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh signals pro crypto stance during committee hearing
Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh signals pro crypto stance during committee hearing

Kevin Warsh signaled support for integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial system during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, Warsh backed the idea that crypto already plays a…

XRP (XRP) Gains Banking Access as SoFi Onboards Millions While Institutional Interest Soars
XRP (XRP) Gains Banking Access as SoFi Onboards Millions While Institutional Interest Soars

SoFi adds XRP deposits for 13.7M users as XRP Ledger RWA activity surges 875%. BlackRock, Franklin Templeton show interest in Ripple's network. The post XRP (XRP) Gains Banking Access as SoFi Onboards Millions While Institutional Interest Soars appeared first on Blockonomi.

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New Film Claims to Unmask Bitcoin’s Anonymous Founder Satoshi Nakamoto

A documentary releasing April 22, 2026 claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's identity using blockchain analysis and cryptographer interviews. The post New Film Claims to Unmask Bitcoin’s Anonymous Founder Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on Blockonomi.

Top US law firm admits AI hallucinations in legal filing
Top US law firm admits AI hallucinations in legal filing

Sullivan & Cromwell apologized after a court filing included about 40 incorrect citations and other errors linked to AI use.