The Bitcoin price prediction entered a new chapter on April 22 when Arthur Hayes set a $500,000 target for year end per Coinpedia, while President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely, pushing Bitcoin (BTC) above $77,000 as buying demand returned per Yahoo Finance. The total crypto market cap cleared $2.6 trillion with $418 million in [...] The post Arthur Hayes Calls $500K Bitcoin by Year End. Bitcoin Price Prediction Points Higher but Pepeto Presale Delivers the Real Multiplier appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The potential dilution from the ETHFI token unlock could lead to market volatility, impacting Ethereum's price stability and investor sentiment. The post ETHFI token unlock threatens 95.7% dilution, Ethereum market watches April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley's move into stablecoin reserves could stabilize the market, but regulatory impacts and market participation remain uncertain. The post Morgan Stanley unveils stablecoin reserves fund amid GENIUS Act anticipation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The closure's impact on shipping economics highlights vulnerabilities in global trade routes, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions. The post Yara International Q1 earnings beat as Strait of Hormuz remains closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany's recession risks rise, but ECB rate cuts remain unlikely, highlighting potential long-term economic challenges amid energy disruptions. The post Iran conflict raises energy costs, threatens Germany’s economic outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: South Africa’s draft regulations require residents to sell crypto, gold, and forex above a set threshold within 30 days All mandatory asset sales will be paid exclusively in South African rand, regardless of the original asset type held. Crypto transactions above the threshold require prior approval and must be conducted through authorised providers only. [...] The post South Africa Draft Regulations Could Force Residents to Sell Crypto, Gold, and Foreign Currency appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto prices stayed muted with major assets, including Bitcoin, experiencing slight declines on Friday as hopes of peace between the U.S. and Iran began to fade. Bitcoin (BTC) price traded sideways between $77,000 and $79,000 over the past 24 hours…

Trump's ceasefire extension signals de-escalation but highlights the persistent challenge of achieving lasting peace in the region. The post Trump extends Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US naval blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions and impacting global market stability. The post US naval blockade escalates tensions, dims prospects for Iran talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI has released GPT-5.5. The model is positioned as “a new level of intelligence for real work and powering agents.” Introducing GPT-5.5A new class of intelligence for real work and powering agents, built to understand complex goals, use tools, check its work, and carry more tasks through to completion. It marks a new way of getting computer work done.Now available in ChatGPT and Codex. pic.twitter.com/rPLTk99ZH5— OpenAI (@OpenAI) April 23, 2026 The neural network is “built to understand complex tasks, use tools, check its work, and carry more tasks through to completion.” The model can infer user intent, plan work autonomously and carry tasks through to completion. GPT-5.5 “does an excellent job” of writing and debugging code, searching the internet, analysing data, creating documents and spreadsheets, controlling software and switching between tools. “Instead of carefully supervising every step, you can assign GPT‑5.5 a complex multi‑stage task and trust it to plan, apply tools, check its work, overcome ambiguities and keep going,” the announcement says. GPT‑5.5 tests across benchmarks. Source: OpenAI. OpenAI noted that the new model is particularly effective in agentic programming, computer control, knowledge work and early-stage scientific research—areas where long chains of reasoning and actions matter. “GPT‑5.5 delivers a jump in intelligence without sacrificing speed. Larger, more capable models often run more slowly, but GPT‑5.5 matches GPT‑5.4 in real‑world per‑token latency while exhibiting a much higher level of intelligence,” the startup said. The model uses “significantly fewer” tokens when operating in Codex. OpenAI said it applied the “most powerful” set of safety measures ahead of release, working with internal and external experts. Availability GPT-5.5 is available in ChatGPT and Codex for Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise plans. A separate GPT‑5.5 Pro is offered for Pro, Business and Enterprise. Both variants will soon be available via API at $5m per 1m input tokens and $30m for output. The context window is 1m tokens. In Codex, GPT‑5.5 is available for Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Edu and Go plans with a 400,000 context window. GPT‑5.5 is offered in Fast mode, generating tokens 1.5 times faster at 2.5x the cost. GPT‑5.5 is pricier than GPT‑5.4. This is explained by higher token efficiency. Capabilities of GPT-5.5 The new model uses fewer tokens and relies less on retries when solving tasks. On Artificial Analysis’s programming index it delivers a “state‑of‑the‑art level of intelligence” at half the cost compared with competitors. Source: OpenAI. GPT-5.5 is the company’s most powerful system for agentic programming. On Terminal‑Bench 2.0, which evaluates complex command‑line scenarios, it reaches 82.7% accuracy. On SWE‑Bench Pro it scored 58.6%; on Expert‑SWE the model outperformed GPT‑5.4. Across all three benchmarks the newcomer beat its predecessor while using fewer tokens. Source: OpenAI. “The model’s strengths in programming are particularly apparent in Codex, where it can perform engineering tasks—from implementation and refactoring to debugging, testing and validation,” the company blog says. GPT-5.5 has a better grasp of system structure: why something fails, where fixes are needed and which parts of the code they affect. The model “significantly outperforms” GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.7 in reasoning and autonomy: it anticipates problems, and predicts testing and review needs without explicit prompts. On GDPval, which assesses agents’ ability to complete well‑defined intellectual tasks across 44 professions, GPT‑5.5 scores 84.9%. On OSWorld‑Verified it posts 78.7%, and on Tau2‑bench 98%. Source: OpenAI. GPT‑5.5 also performs strongly in other tests: 60% on FinanceAgent, 88.5% on internal investment‑banking modelling tasks and 54.1% on OfficeQA Pro. Source: OpenAI. Information work GPT-5.5 is “a powerful tool for everyday computer work.” The model better understands user intent and more confidently traverses the full information‑handling cycle: search, analysis, tool use, verification and transforming raw inputs into finished outputs. In Codex, GPT‑5.5 outperforms GPT‑5.4 at producing documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations. More than 85% of staff across OpenAI divisions use Codex weekly, including in software development as well as finance, communications, marketing, data analytics and product management. Scientific research In scientific and technical workflows GPT-5.5 also does better. These are tasks that do not boil down to answering a specific question: the model can explore an idea step by step, gather evidence, test a hypothesis and interpret the resulting data. Source: OpenAI. GPT‑5.5 shows improvements over GPT‑5.4 on GeneBench—a platform for multi‑step analysis of scientific data in genetics and quantitative biology. On BixBench the new model also surpassed its predecessor. Source: OpenAI. In April, OpenAI introduced “agents for the workspace” in ChatGPT. Teams can create shared assistants for complex tasks and long‑running processes.

The ongoing evasion by Iran's ghost fleet highlights the limitations of U.S. sanctions, potentially prolonging regional instability. The post Iran’s ghost fleet evades US measures, complicating Strait of Hormuz traffic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US's emergency fuel aid to Australia highlights potential for increased military involvement, impacting global oil markets and security dynamics. The post US sends emergency fuel to Australia amid Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The leading lending protocol Aave has joined forces with major DeFi platforms to stabilise the situation following the attack on Kelp. The projects launched the DeFi United initiative. Aave service providers have been leading the DeFi United effort to restore rsETH's backing since the April 18 incident.We believe ecosystem collaboration matters most in moments like this, and our priority is achieving the strongest possible available outcome for users.… https://t.co/e4fiS6yTxv— Aave (@aave) April 23, 2026 «Мы считаем, что сотрудничество участников экосистемы важнее всего в такие моменты, и наш приоритет — достичь наилучшего возможного результата для пользователей», — говорится в сообщении.  The aim is to restore the backing of the rsETH token, which was at the epicentre of the hack. The Lido team has proposed to the DAO allocating up to 2,500 stETH (about $5.8m) to cover the shortfall in wrapped ether. «Наша экосистема напрямую заинтересована в скоординированном и точечном ответе. Бездействие, вероятно, увеличит потери вкладчиков хранилища EarnETH и усилит негативные последствия для связанных с stETH продуктов и для площадок ликвидности», — подчеркнули авторы.  The EtherFi Foundation plans to contribute 5,000 ETH (~$11.5m) to assist Aave. The EtherFi Foundation is proposing to contribute 5k ETH to the rsETH dedicated relief vehicle. This vehicle will protect users and prevent bad debt across DeFi.More details in the proposal: https://t.co/EkEWlt49Dx— ether.fi Foundation (@ether_fi_Fdn) April 23, 2026 Aave’s chief executive and founder, Stani Kulechov, also announced a personal contribution of 5,000 ETH to DeFi United. Aave is my life's work and we're working nonstop to find the best possible outcome for users.I’m personally contributing 5000 ETH to DeFi United as we continue working together with partners on formalizing more commitments. I’m working to see this resolved and market conditions…— Stani (@StaniKulechov) April 23, 2026 Golem Foundation has allocated 1,000 ETH. The team behind the L2 network Mantle is discussing extending a three-year loan of 30,000 ETH to Aave DAO—secured by tokens and 5% of the protocol’s revenues. Following this week's rsETH incident involving @KelpDAO and @LayerZero_Core, a proposal has been put forward for Mantle to contribute a loan facility to @aave's coordinated relief effort. The loan would form part of a wider coordinated framework, structured to minimize…— Mantle (@Mantle_Official) April 24, 2026 Ethena, LayerZero, Ink Foundation, Tydro, Frax Finance have joined the effort. Aave metrics Meanwhile, the lending protocol’s TVL has fallen to $14bn. Before the breach, it exceeded $26bn. Source: DefiLlama.  Since the attack, deposits on Aave have dropped by $17.2bn—to $28.6bn, noted on-chain analyst EmberCN. He said outflows stopped after DeFi United launched. 在 Aave 协调建立 "DeFi United" 用于恢复救助，并获得 3 万 ETH 借款、1.35 万 ETH 捐款后，对信心恢复确实起到了比较明显的效果：我看最近几个小时里 Aave 上的资金已经没有再继续流出了。Aave 上的总存款量现在是 $286 亿，比 rsETH 事件前减少了 $172 亿。如果资金不再继续流出了，那么 rsETH… https://t.co/u51Te19xD0 pic.twitter.com/mLk3450Srb— 余烬 (@EmberCN) April 24, 2026 AAVE reacted to the news by rising: over the past 24 hours its price has climbed by nearly 2%. At the time of writing, the token trades around $93.3. Hourly chart of AAVE/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  The DeFi coalition has won community support. The problem with philosophical bitches is they’re too busy dreaming about the worst possible state to ever build a better world.Thank you to everyone who’s stepped up to DO THINGS.Proud as fuck to watch this unfold. 🥹DeFi United. DeFi Wins. 💖— Tay 💖 (@tayvano_) April 23, 2026 «Те, кто вечно философствуют, слишком погружены в мечты о катастрофах, чтобы построить лучшее будущее. Спасибо тем, кто решился на действия. Горжусь, наблюдая за всем этим», — написала разработчица MetaMask Тейлор Монахан.  On April 21, Arbitrum’s security council took “emergency measures” and froze 30,766 ETH (~$71.2m) stolen from Kelp.

Metaplanet issues $50M in zero-interest bonds to fund more Bitcoin purchases after raising its holdings to 40,177 BTC.

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Europe's energy sector faces increased pressure, potentially influencing ECB's monetary policy amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The post Europe’s seaborne gas supply drops amid terminal maintenance, global flow issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Intel's AI processor demand could reshape market dynamics, challenging Nvidia's dominance and influencing investor strategies by June. The post Intel AI processor demand impacts Nvidia’s market cap prospects for June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Extended disruptions in Hormuz could exacerbate global supply chain issues, impacting trade and economic stability for nearly a year. The post Dow CEO warns Hormuz disruptions may take 275 days to resolve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Growing NATO tensions over Iran could strain alliances, impacting future geopolitical stability and cooperation within the organization. The post Pentagon email reveals tensions with NATO allies over Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Mantle proposed lending up to 30,000 ETH to Aave DAO to cover bad debt from the April 18 rsETH exploit. The April 18 attack exploited a 1-of-1 DVN flaw, enabling $190M in real assets to be drained from Aave V3. Bad debt estimates range from $123.7M to $230.1M, with Mantle and Arbitrum facing the [...] The post Mantle Proposes 30,000 ETH Loan to Aave DAO to Resolve rsETH Bridge Exploit Bad Debt appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iran's storage crisis and US blockade heighten global oil supply concerns, potentially increasing market volatility and speculative trading. The post Iran reactivates supertanker amid storage crisis as US blockade persists appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SNB's intervention readiness highlights the potential for increased market volatility and shifts in global monetary policy strategies. The post Swiss National Bank ready to intervene in forex amid Iran war impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum's potential rise to $4,000 reflects broader market optimism, but geopolitical tensions could disrupt this bullish momentum. The post Ethereum eyes $4,000 by April end amid privacy coin rally, geopolitical shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany's economic downturn may compel the ECB to reconsider monetary policy, potentially impacting Eurozone stability and growth. The post Germany’s Ifo index drops to 84.4, pressures ECB on rate cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The IFO miss highlights potential economic challenges, possibly pressuring the ECB to reconsider its rate stance amid eurozone uncertainties. The post German IFO expectations drop, ECB rate cut odds remain unchanged appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI's strategic shift towards incremental updates may redefine market expectations and influence future AI development timelines. The post OpenAI’s new model outperforms GPT-5.4, raises questions on GPT-5.5 release appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Introduction to in Crypto Cryptocurrency markets move fast. Prices change every second. Traditional tools struggle to keep up. But thrive on this speed. They use to spot patterns and predict shifts. This post explores how these models work with live […] The post Unlocking Crypto Volatility: How AI Models Harness Real-Time Cryptocurrency Data to Decode Market Behavior appeared first on Blockmanity.

According to analysts, a sustained break above $80,000 for BTC would be more convincing if it happens while optimism is dialed back slightly.

The relationship between Bitcoin and the M2 Global Money supply chart has been a long one in the making, with similarities over the years. Given that both of these have seemed to follow each other over the years, the M2 rising has been something that analysts have pointed out as bullish for Bitcoin. However, with […]

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The surge highlights the volatility and risks in Bitcoin trading, emphasizing the influence of market dynamics over fundamental value. The post Bitcoin’s April 24 surge driven by short squeeze, not fundamentals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto news digest: Ripple hits Coinbase with $108 million XRP transfer; SHIB sees April's biggest bullish sign yet; Strategy scoops $3.6 billion BTC gains in April.

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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An and a network of 28 entities over alleged ties to a large-scale crypto scam and trafficking-linked operation. The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Thursday that its Office of Foreign Assets…

Mantle proposes lending up to 30,000 ETH to Aave DAO to address rsETH bad debt from the $292M Kelp exploit.

Traders' skepticism of extreme market shifts suggests confidence in geopolitical stability and potential economic policy adjustments. The post Traders bet against crude oil record high, Bitcoin dip amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Despite the KelpDAO hack, things aren't that bad for staking on Ethereum network.

Still believe in "secret government plan" theories for XRP? Learn why Ripple CTO Emeritus warns investors against relying on hidden signals for XRP growth.

Riot Platforms, one of the industry's largest publicly traded Bitcoin miners, is showing no signs of halting its massive selling spree.

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Kuwait's airport reopening signals potential regional stability, reducing immediate military conflict risks and fostering diplomatic opportunities. The post Kuwait airport to resume operations April 26 amid Gulf region de-escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The air defense engagement highlights persistent instability, potentially affecting regional security and international diplomatic dynamics. The post Iran engages air defenses over Tehran amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU's strategic response to the energy crisis may stabilize inflation, but market skepticism persists without concrete ECB actions. The post EU leaders push for new strategies to tackle energy crisis amid US-Israel conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising tensions and China's dismissal of Trump's claims could hinder diplomatic progress, affecting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post China dismisses Trump’s claim on Iranian ship, tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising Iran-Saudi tensions could destabilize global oil markets, potentially leading to significant price volatility and supply disruptions. The post Iran warns of retaliation on Saudi oil facilities amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The firing highlights internal Navy conflicts, potentially delaying strategic resolutions and impacting market expectations on military operations. The post Trump fires Navy Secretary Phelan over shipbuilding strategy disputes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: US consumer sentiment fell to 47.6, marking its lowest level amid rising cost pressures The S&P 500 remains near highs, showing a sharp disconnect from household expectations Retail outlook weakens as discount chains report softer demand and cautious guidance Strong premium travel demand contrasts with declining confidence among lower-income groups A widening gap between [...] The post US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low as S&P 500 Stays Near Peak Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to attend a private gala for top holders of his TRUMP memecoin at Mar-a-Lago, following earlier uncertainty around his participation. According to Reuters, the White House said Trump will deliver a keynote address…

Stalled Middle East talks highlight the challenges of achieving diplomatic breakthroughs, underscoring persistent regional tensions and complexities. The post Trump-Iran meeting unlikely by April 30 amid stalled Middle East talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Macron's initiative may enhance European diplomatic influence in Lebanon, potentially reshaping regional dynamics and cooperation. The post Macron pushes for European support in Lebanon, plans regional conference appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's increased fiscal spending aims to counteract real estate revenue shortfalls, impacting GDP growth expectations and market dynamics. The post China Q1 fiscal spending up 2.6% as land sales income drops 24.4% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ceasefire extension fosters temporary stability, but ongoing tensions suggest fragile peace, impacting regional security dynamics. The post Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for three weeks after White House talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Polkadot price hovers near $1.25 after a steep decline, placing it within a high-risk accumulation range. A reclaim above $2.35 remains essential for confirming any potential shift toward bullish market structure. Continued trading below key resistance levels keeps the broader Polkadot price trend under bearish pressure. A weekly close below $0.90 could extend downside [...] The post Polkadot Price Tests Key Accumulation Zone After Prolonged Multi-Year Downtrend Phase appeared first on Blockonomi.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests potential for future market shifts, despite current prediction market skepticism. The post Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $2B in 8 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Besides freezing crypto, the strike force also seized a Telegram channel used to recruit unsuspecting job seekers and took down 503 fake crypto investment websites.

US President Donald Trump will appear at an event for holders of the TRUMP memecoin after the White House previously said it wasn’t locked into his schedule.

Arbitrum's Security Council froze $71M in ETH from the KelpDAO exploit, sparking intense debate over decentralization versus security in crypto networks. The post Arbitrum’s $71M ETH Freeze Following KelpDAO Hack Reignites Crypto Decentralization Debate appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin long-term holder supply in profit has declined to 66.5%, nearing lower historical ranges Newly matured BTC holdings are entering long-term status at a loss due to past higher prices Six-month holding period creates a lag effect in Bitcoin long-term holder supply metrics Current data shows pressure on long-term holders, though conditions are not [...] The post Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Drops as New LTHs Enter Market at a Loss appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Kelp DAO’s $292M exploit sparked debate over layered DeFi risk after rsETH stress triggered withdrawals and market pauses.

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Do you think that DeFi projects are exempt from European regulation? Think again. Regulators look past technical architecture to assess who actually wields operational control. Discover why the “fully decentralised” exemption is exceptionally narrow and how this substance-over-form test dictates your MiCA obligations. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by […]

The deadline pressures Trump to seek congressional approval, potentially reducing military actions and favoring diplomatic solutions. The post Trump faces May 1 deadline to justify military operations against Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: AVAX trades within a crucial $8–$10 support zone, shaping its next directional move in the cycle AVAX One reports $2.4M revenue, driven by staking rewards and expanding mining operations Over 90% of AVAX holdings are staked, generating steady yield within a diversified model Market structure shows accumulation signs, with upside targets extending toward the [...] The post AVAX Holds Key Support as AVAX One Revenue Growth Signals Expanding Ecosystem Strength appeared first on Blockonomi.

Morgan Stanley launches Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio for digital currency issuers, requiring $10M minimum investment and complying with GENIUS Act rules. The post Morgan Stanley Enters Stablecoin Arena With New $10M Reserve Fund appeared first on Blockonomi.

Jane Street filed to dismiss Terraform's insider trading lawsuit, claiming the Terra collapse fraud was already prosecuted with Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years. The post Jane Street Moves to Dismiss Terraform Labs’ Insider Trading Allegations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Peter Schiff attacks Strategy's STRC preferred stock as a Ponzi scheme, criticizes SEC inaction, while MSTR surges 9% and Bitcoin trades around $78K. The post Peter Schiff Labels Strategy’s STRC Preferred Stock ‘Most Obvious Ponzi’ in Heated Attack appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. authorities have frozen more than $701 million in cryptocurrency tied to investment scams targeting Americans as part of an ongoing crackdown. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the funds were restrained through coordination with crypto exchanges and…

This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum was flat this week as bulls and bears battled it out below the key resistance at $2,400. So far, the market has found a fragile equilibrium, but this is unlikely to last. Either the key resistance breaks or […]

Here's why PI may plummet even more in the short term.

The reclassification move highlights regulatory uncertainty, affecting market confidence and delaying potential economic benefits from legalization. The post Trump moves to reclassify medical marijuana, impacting prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The closure's impact on oil supply may lead to prolonged price increases, affecting global markets and economic stability. The post Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Persian Gulf oil output by 14.5M barrels daily appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The convergence of climate and geopolitical risks could lead to significant volatility in crude oil markets, testing market resilience. The post El Niño, Iran conflict heighten crude oil supply concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's stance may strain NATO relations, but market skepticism suggests limited immediate impact on U.S. alliance commitments. The post Trump considers punishing NATO allies over Iran conflict stance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: JPG Store shutdown starts April 23, 2026, with full closure on May 23, 2026 across Cardano NFT platform Restriction Mode disables new listings, offers, minting, and loans while allowing limited market activity Smart contracts remain live on Cardano, keeping NFTs and assets accessible after JPG Store shutdown Users must cancel listings, offers, and loans [...] The post JPG Store Shutdown Marks End of Cardano NFT Marketplace Era appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: BitMine acquired 100,000 ETH, worth about $233.7M, signaling continued large-scale accumulation activity. Ethereum trades near its realized price of $2,340, a key level often acting as resistance or support. Price remains below the $2,360 resistance, with repeated rejections confirming short-term bearish pressure. RSI below 50 and bearish MACD crossover suggest weakening momentum and possible [...] The post Ethereum Holds Near $2.3K as BitMine Buys 100K ETH and Momentum Weakens appeared first on Blockonomi.

China's advisory highlights potential regional instability, influencing global diplomatic strategies and market perceptions of geopolitical risk. The post China urges citizens to leave Iran amid security risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

White House says China-linked firms used proxy accounts and jailbreaks to copy US AI models through unauthorized distillation.

Morgan Stanley has introduced a new portfolio designed to hold stablecoin reserves within its money market fund structure. According to Morgan Stanley, the “Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio” allows issuers to place backing assets into its Institutional Liquidity Funds trust while earning…

Over 100 industry organizations have pressed the Senate to move forward with a markup of the crypto market structure bill to “future-proof” the industry and “cement” US leadership in financial innovation. Related Reading: Russia Advances Bill To Regulate Crypto Market, Eyes July 1st Implementation Crypto Groups Push Senate For Markup Date On Thursday, the Crypto […]

The lack of diplomatic progress amid rising tensions could prolong instability, affecting regional security and global economic markets. The post Iran ceasefire sees no diplomatic progress as tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising US-Iran tensions could impact global markets, increasing volatility and uncertainty, affecting cryptocurrency and broader economic stability. The post US-Iran ceasefire ends, Bitcoin’s April dip odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Green Beret arrested for allegedly using classified Venezuela raid intel to win $400K on Polymarket. DOJ and CFTC file charges for insider trading. The post Green Beret Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Profiting From Classified Venezuela Raid Intel on Polymarket appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP exchange reserves fall 16% as whales withdraw 7 billion tokens. Large holder wallets hit record highs ahead of XRP Las Vegas conference. The post Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: Major Investors Move 7 Billion Tokens From Trading Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

The ongoing blockade heightens economic strain on Iran, complicates diplomatic resolutions, and impacts global trade dynamics. The post US naval blockade on Iran to continue until deal reached, Trump confirms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley's new fund could enhance stablecoin market stability, fostering broader institutional adoption and integration into traditional finance. The post Morgan Stanley debuts money market fund targeting stablecoin reserve market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Tokenized RWA market approaches $30B as institutions accelerate blockchain-based asset adoption globally Asset-backed credit reaches $1B in 6.1 months, leading fastest growth among all RWA categories tracked Nearly 400,000 wallets show RWAs increasingly serve as primary entry point into on-chain ecosystems Tokenized gold correlation with GLD rises above 0.70, signaling stronger link to traditional [...] The post Chainalysis Reveals What’s Really Driving the $30B RWA Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) trades at $0.09625 facing resistance at $0.1018. Whales accumulate $330M as transaction volume hits $800M. Breakout analysis inside. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Whales Accumulate $330M While Price Battles Key Resistance appeared first on Blockonomi.

A $292M KelpDAO exploit left Aave with fake collateral, sparking $9B in withdrawals. How DeFi United is racing to prevent total collapse. The post Aave Battles Existential Crisis Following Year’s Largest Crypto Breach appeared first on Blockonomi.

Institutional investments like BlackRock's bolster Bitcoin's stability, potentially mitigating volatility amid geopolitical uncertainties. The post BlackRock clients add $167M in Bitcoin, reinforcing institutional demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The perceived fragility of the Lebanon ceasefire could destabilize regional diplomacy and impact market confidence in political resolutions. The post Israel’s UN ambassador questions stability of Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rubio's decision hints at potential diplomatic openings amid military tensions, impacting market perceptions of US-Iran relations. The post Iranian players cleared for 2026 World Cup, but IRGC ties banned: Rubio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased tensions from Iran's demands could hinder diplomatic progress, impacting regional stability and future US-Iran relations. The post Iran cleric demands Trump apology, peace deal odds drop sharply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin hovers near $77,800 as Japan's inflation climbs to 1.8% and Iran's naval actions disrupt oil supply, raising concerns about global rate hikes. The post Bitcoin Loses Momentum as Japan Inflation Data and Iran Tensions Pressure Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana (SOL) holds $85.95 support as RWA assets reach $2B, ETF inflows top $1B, and charts suggest possible move to $120. Full technical analysis inside. The post Solana (SOL) Sees $1B ETF Inflows as Technical Setup Signals Potential Rally to $120 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wisconsin files lawsuits against Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, alleging their prediction markets violate state gambling laws. The post Wisconsin Targets Five Trading Platforms in Prediction Market Crackdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

Decentralized finance protocols have pledged more than $101 million in Ether to stabilize rsETH after the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit disrupted lending markets. According to Aave, the coordinated response, described as the “DeFi United” relief effort, has gathered commitments…

DOJ charged a US soldier accused of using secret intelligence to make over $400K from Polymarket bets on Maduro’s capture.

Jane Street has filed to dismiss Terraform’s insider trading suit, arguing the reasons for Terra’s collapse have already been litigated.

The White House’s office of technology policy said that foreign entities are using proxy accounts and jailbreaking techniques to distill capabilities from American AI models.

Stablecoin issuers must invest a minimum of $10 million into Morgan Stanley’s money market fund, MSNXX, to access the stablecoin reserve offering.

The WLFI price prediction turned sharply negative on April 22 after Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit in California accusing World Liberty Financial of freezing his $45 million token position and threatening to burn his holdings per CoinDesk. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) trades at $0.07, down 82% from its September 2025 all-time high of $0.46, [...] The post WLFI Price Prediction: Token Sinks 82% on Justin Sun Lawsuit. Is Pepeto the Smarter Entry Now? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: CFTC accuses Army service member of Polymarket trades using classified Venezuela operation intel. Over 436K event contract shares allegedly produced $404K profit via “Yes” Maduro position. Case marks first CFTC insider trading enforcement tied specifically to prediction market contracts. SDNY unsealed parallel indictment the same day, expanding civil and criminal pressure on defendant. The [...] The post $404K Polymarket Bet Triggers First CFTC Insider Trading Case Against US Army Soldier appeared first on Blockonomi.

Spanish police made an unusual discovery during their raid — two crypto cold wallets tucked inside a household wall thermometer. The devices contained roughly 400,000 euros, about $467,000. Related Reading: Crypto Protocol Umbra Shuts Site To Block Hackers’ Fund Transfers Authorities arrested three suspects in Almería in connection with what officials described as the biggest […]