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forklog.media Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Cross-Chain Transfers

Circle has introduced the USDC Bridge tool, designed to simplify native transfers of the stablecoin USDC between blockchains. Introducing the USDC Bridge.A direct way to move USDC crosschain.Built and operated by Circle, USDC Bridge gives you a predictable, transparent way to move USDC between chains:→ Native burn-and-mint transfers→ Clear fees upfront, with live status and progress→ No route… pic.twitter.com/EZUFJhzX8U— USDC (@USDC) April 17, 2026 Eliminating Wrapped Tokens The solution is built on the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) and uses a burn-and-mint mechanism. This means that during a USDC transaction: tokens are burned in the original network; they are reissued in the target blockchain on a 1:1 basis. This approach removes the need for wrapped versions of assets and reduces additional risks historically associated with bridges. Focus on Cross-Chain Accessibility Circle stated that the USDC Bridge is aimed at simplifying cross-chain transactions. The service offers: automatic fee payment; display of transaction costs before confirmation; real-time transfer status tracking. This is intended to eliminate the complexities of interacting with interfaces and route building, which hinder the widespread use of bridges. Support for Multiple Networks At launch, the USDC Bridge supports transfers between at least 17 EVM-compatible networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Base, Avalanche, and Monad. CCTP interacts with a wide range of blockchains, including Solana, Sui, and Aptos, which initially use different virtual machine systems. In March, analysts at Standard Chartered noted a doubling in the turnover of stablecoins over two years. USDC played a key role in this shift, surpassing USDT from Tether in terms of transferred value.

blockonomi.com XRP Price Rise Reignites $3 Target As Cardano Founder Unloads On Bitcoin Maxis and Remittix Nears $30M Raised

XRP has surged back into the spotlight as renewed buying pressure pushes it toward the critical $3 level, while fresh controversy from Cardano’s founder and accelerating momentum behind Remittix’s near-$30M raise signal a rapidly shifting narrative across the crypto market. That matters because this market is not just about holding the biggest names. It is [...] The post XRP Price Rise Reignites $3 Target As Cardano Founder Unloads On Bitcoin Maxis and Remittix Nears $30M Raised appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks

Circle launched the USDC Bridge this week, giving users a direct, Circle-operated interface to move native USDC across supported blockchains without wrapped tokens, liquidity pools, or manual route selection. Key Takeaways: Circle launched the USDC Bridge this week, enabling native 1:1 cross-chain USDC transfers via CCTP. The bridge processed over $600 million in a single […]

bitcoinist.com Analyst Reveals Why He Doesn’t See XRP Price Crashing Below $1

XRP price had begun crashing after hitting a cycle peak of $3.6 back in July 2025. Since then, the digital asset’s price has crashed by more than 50%, naturally leading to a rapid decline in investor participation. However, this has not completely eradicated the bullish sentiment surrounding the coin. Despite losing support at $1.5 and […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Miner Selling Pressure Fades as Record Q1 2026 BTC Outflows Signal a Supply Turning Point

TLDR: Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly outflow ever recorded on-chain. The 2024 halving cut block rewards to 3.125 BTC while hash rate kept rising, pushing hash price below miner breakeven levels. On-chain Miner Position Index and Miner Selling Power metrics both signal that peak distribution [...] The post Bitcoin Miner Selling Pressure Fades as Record Q1 2026 BTC Outflows Signal a Supply Turning Point appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends for STRC Preferred Stock

TLDR: Strategy proposes semi-monthly STRC dividends to stabilize price and reduce cyclical volatility for investors. No changes to STRC’s annual dividend rate or total obligations are included in the proposed payment restructuring. STRC funds Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases without diluting MSTR common shares through new equity issuance. Strategy holds 780,897 BTC worth $60.7 billion as Bitcoin [...] The post Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends for STRC Preferred Stock appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would ‘Never’ Close Again

Iran’s military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that the critical waterway was fully open and would “never” close again. Key Takeaways: Iran re-imposed Strait of Hormuz controls on April 18, 2026, blaming the U.S. blockade and accusing Trump of making 7 false claims. […]

blockmanity.com XRP Outperforms Bitcoin as BTC Faces $75K Wall: Crypto Altcoin Rally Heats Up

Market Updates Bitcoin (BTC) charged past $75,000 today, but sellers quickly pushed it back down by about $1,000. While BTC struggles at this key level, in the larger-cap altcoin space, grabbing the spotlight with strong gains. Bitcoin’s Push to $75K […] The post XRP Outperforms Bitcoin as BTC Faces $75K Wall: Crypto Altcoin Rally Heats Up appeared first on Blockmanity.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Miners Selling Nears Exhaustion – What Comes Next

Recent on-chain data shows that Bitcoin miner selling pressure may be approaching exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for the market’s next upward phase. This development comes amid a resilient bullish performance by the leading cryptocurrency in April. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Network Collapsing Into AI At Record Pace, Analyst Warns Reduced Mining Selling Weakens Pressure […]

forklog.media Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 2.4%

On April 17, following the latest adjustment, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency fell by 2.43%, reaching 135.59 T. Source: CloverPool.  The average hash rate at the time of writing was 988.7 EH/s. The block interval shortened to less than 10 minutes. According to Glassnode, the network's computational power, smoothed by a 7-day moving average, has recovered from ~978 EH/s to ~992 EH/s since the beginning of the month. Since March, the value has consistently remained below the significant level of 1 ZH/s. Data: Glassnode. Data from Hashrate Index indicates that amid the reduction in Bitcoin's difficulty and the recovery of the asset's price to $78,000, the hash price increased from approximately $35 per PH/s per day to more than $36. The cryptocurrency's price drop adjusted the profitability metric to values between these two marks. Data: Hashrate Index. Concern at 'Six to Seven Levels' Low network activity and Bitcoin's stagnant price prevent miners from reaching the break-even point, writes DL News. According to The Block, the share of fees in miners' revenue fell below 1% last year and has approached 0.5% in recent months. Source: The Block. Meanwhile, total revenue dropped from $1.62 billion in October 2025 to $948 million in March. "In short, the situation is not very good. There are currently no positive factors encouraging further investment in new mining enterprises," said Luxor CEO Nick Hansen to the publication. He also identified miners' diversification into the AI sector as a significant threat to the industry. According to the executive, the level of concern for the industry has already reached "six to seven levels." Earlier this year, public mining companies sold 32,000 BTC in the first quarter, exceeding the total for all of 2025.

blockonomi.com ZachXBT Exposes RAVE Token as Insider Scam After 11,000% Surge in Just 11 Days

TLDR: RAVE token surged 11,000% in 11 days, climbing from $0.25 to $28 with a $6B market cap reached. Three team-linked wallets control 90% of RAVE supply, with only 24% of tokens currently in circulation. Team wallets moved 18.58M RAVE tokens to Bitget hours before the pump with zero public disclosure. Over 752 million locked [...] The post ZachXBT Exposes RAVE Token as Insider Scam After 11,000% Surge in Just 11 Days appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media Anthropic Unveils Experimental AI Design Tool Claude Design

Anthropic has introduced an experimental product, Claude Design—an AI-based design generation tool. The solution was developed by Anthropic Labs, a division that serves as a testing ground for new AI interaction capabilities and the exploration of practical application scenarios. Claude Design operates on the most advanced model to date, Claude Opus 4.7, enabling the creation of: interfaces and prototypes; presentations and landing pages; marketing materials. The product is aimed at a broad audience, including users without design experience, and automates the main stages of visual content creation. A key feature of the tool is its ability to adapt to brand styles. The model can analyze visual materials and automatically apply brand guidelines without manual configuration, simplifying corporate use. A ready-to-implement layout or product prototype can be transferred to Claude Code with a single command. There is an option to import created materials into the AI design model Canva, share them via internal networks, or save in PDF, PPTX, and HTML formats. The Claude Design service is available to subscribers of the Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. According to the statement, the release reflects Anthropic's broader strategy to transform Claude from a chat assistant into a universal platform for work and creativity. In April, Anthropic introduced an environment for launching complex and long-term agent tasks—Claude Managed Agents.

blockonomi.com X Cashtags Generate $1B Trading Volume in Two Days During Canada Pilot Launch

TLDR: X cashtags recorded about $1B in trading volume within two days of launch in Canada. The feature allows users to tap tickers and execute stock or crypto trades instantly. Limited Canada rollout shows strong adoption despite restricted user access. Integration reduces steps between market discovery and trade execution on one platform. X’s new cashtags [...] The post X Cashtags Generate $1B Trading Volume in Two Days During Canada Pilot Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Rips to $78K on Iran Deal While Charts Prove Meme Presales Print The Bigger Returns

The bitcoin price prediction math just reset on April 17, when BTC broke to $78,000 after Iran told markets the Strait of Hormuz will stay open for the ceasefire, per CoinDesk, pulling $597 million of spot BTC ETF inflows across two sessions per SoSoValue and printing the cleanest breakout since February. But while BTC holders [...] The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Rips to $78K on Iran Deal While Charts Prove Meme Presales Print The Bigger Returns appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Ethereum Holds $2,300 as Monthly Shakeout Pattern Signals Potential 2026 Breakout

TLDR: Ethereum remains above $2,300, holding steady near $2,400 during the ongoing market recovery The monthly chart structure shows a shakeout pattern similar to previous bullish cycles Network activity stays strong with over 200 million transactions recorded in Q1 2026 ETF assets decline, and rising blockchain competition adds pressure to Ethereum’s position Ethereum traded above [...] The post Ethereum Holds $2,300 as Monthly Shakeout Pattern Signals Potential 2026 Breakout appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com XRP Signals Bullish Shift as ETF Race Heats Up and $1.55 Resistance Nears Break

TLDR: XRP’s SuperTrend flip signals a trend shift, with traders watching the $1.55 resistance level closely. Spot XRP ETFs lead in AUM, showing stronger investor demand compared to futures-based products. Franklin Templeton offers the lowest ETF fee at 0.19%, increasing competition among issuers. The XRP ETF market remains open, with no dominant leader as inflows [...] The post XRP Signals Bullish Shift as ETF Race Heats Up and $1.55 Resistance Nears Break appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com RAVE Token Enters Top 20 After Staggering 10,000% Monthly Surge

RAVE has seen a meteoric 10,000% price surge since April 1, reaching an all-time high of $27.88 and entering the top 20 crypto rankings with a $6.6 billion market cap. Key Takeaways: RaveDAO’s RAVE token soared 10,000% since April 1, hitting a record $27.88 and a $6.6 billion market cap. Extreme volatility on Binance and […]