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• Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana’s Ecosystem ^{57 minutes ago}
  
  Wrapped XRP officially launched on Solana this week, letting XRP holders move into one of crypto’s most active decentralized finance networks without selling their native token position. Key Takeaways: Wrapped XRP launched on Solana this week, backed 1:1 b
• Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack ^{an hour ago}
  
  The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said.
• Bitcoin ETFs Add $664 Million as Assets Top $100 Billion Again ^{an hour ago}
  
  Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs
• XRP Price Jumps To $1.49 As Analyst Warns Of ‘Fake-Out’ ^{2 hours ago}
  
  Top analyst warns XRP's price surge this week resembles a classic bear‑market “fake-out". Continue reading at DailyCoin.
• Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next? ^{2 hours ago}
  
  SOL’s steady recovery alongside the wider crypto market has traders debating whether $100 could be the next stop for the altcoin.
• Jenner Meme Coin Lawsuit Dismissed Under Howey Test by Los Angeles Federal Judge ^{2 hours ago}
  
  A federal judge in California has ruled that Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin does not qualify as a security under federal law, dismissing all securities claims in a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the celebrity. Key Takeaways: A federal judge
• Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment ^{3 hours ago}
  
  The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz.
• GalaxyOne Head Wants Retail Investors to Stake More, Predict Less ^{3 hours ago}
  
  Zac Prince, head of Galaxy’s retail platform, said he struggles to see prediction markets in diversified portfolios for long-term investors.
• Dogecoin Holds $0.094 as X Cashtags Drive Market Attention ^{4 hours ago}
  
  Key Insights Dogecoin holds above $0.094 despite market weakness as Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilize, reflecting resilience and sustained demand across major cryptocurrencies during the consolidation phase. X launches smart cashtags enabling real-time
• ZachXBT Flags $280M+ KelpDAO Exploit Hitting Ethereum DeFi Lending Markets ^{4 hours ago}
  
  An attacker reportedly exploited a bridge vulnerability in KelpDAO’s rsETH liquid restaking token on April 18, 2026, draining an estimated $280 million or more across Ethereum and Arbitrum. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT flagged a $280M+ theft across Ethereum and
• RAVE Crashes From $27 ATH to Near $11 After Violent Reversal ^{4 hours ago}
  
  RAVE surged hard before crashing within hours, wiping out a large part of the day’s gains and leaving behind a deeply damaged chart. On X, analyst Hrithik first warned that “$RAVE continues to crime pump” and added that he had “seen this movie many times:
• Trump Signals Ceasefire Doubt, Markets Turn Volatile ^{4 hours ago}
  
  Global markets turned cautious after Donald Trump said the U.S. may not extend the Iran ceasefire beyond Wednesday and would maintain its blockade on Iranian ports without a deal. “I don’t know. Maybe I won’t extend it — but the blockade is going to remain
• Analyst Flags Weekend Shakeout, Says $72K Could Fuel Bitcoin Upside ^{4 hours ago}
  
  Crypto markets are showing signs of a familiar weekend pullback, with analyst Michaël van de Poppe pointing to a recurring pattern that may influence Bitcoin’s near-term direction. In a post on X, he said investors often reduce risk ahead of Monday trading
• Polymarket Strait of Hormuz Odds Crash After Iran Fires on Tankers ^{4 hours ago}
  
  Polymarket’s contract on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 collapsed to 28% Yes on Saturday after Iran reimposed shipping restrictions and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats reportedly fired on at least one tanker and turned
• XRP Price Clears $1.40 While Broader Downtrend Persists ^{5 hours ago}
  
  Key Insights XRP crossed $1.40 after weeks of consolidation, signaling renewed buying pressure and a shift toward short-term recovery in price structure. Despite the breakout, XRP trades below declining moving averages, indicating the broader bearis
• Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI ^{5 hours ago}
  
  The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.
• Strategy plans to pay dividends twice a month on its STRC stock ^{5 hours ago}
  
  What if your dividend came twice a month instead of once? Strategy proposes to do this with its STRC stock, combining 11.5% yield and enhanced liquidity. A move that could change the game for crypto investors and boost its bitcoin accumulation. L’article S
• Bitcoin CME Options Open Interest Stays Put-Heavy as Price Stalls Around $76,000 ^{5 hours ago}
  
  Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges slid 4.2% over the past 24 hours to $58.44 billion, while options positioning on the CME skewed heavily toward puts, a clear signal that institutional traders are hedging rather than pressing longs. At 10:
• Shiba Inu Sees 82.5B Token Outflow as Market Structure Shifts ^{6 hours ago}
  
  Key Insights Shiba Inu saw 82.5 billion tokens exit exchanges within 24 hours, signaling reduced supply pressure and increasing accumulation behavior among larger holders. Exchange net flows remain positive as inflows persist, yet rising outflows su
• SUI Volume Surges 37% as Price Stabilizes Near Key Base ^{7 hours ago}
  
  Key Insights SUI trading volume surged by 37%, signaling renewed participation as the price stabilizes near 0.97, reflecting a transition from prolonged downtrend conditions Futures inflows and bullish long-short ratios indicate rising speculative i
• RAVE Crashes 68% as Binance and Bitget Investigate Manipulation Claims ^{7 hours ago}
  
  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.
• China Reduces US Treasury Holdings Signaling Shift ^{7 hours ago}
  
  A massive sale of U.S. debt attributed to China draws market attention. The amount mentioned, 910 billion yuan, and its timing raise questions. Thus, this information fuels tensions around global financial balances and revives concerns about risky assets.
• Stellar Activity Scorches 14%; Will XLM Price Catch Fire? ^{8 hours ago}
  
  On-chain activity heatwave hits Stellar weeks ahead of the Yardstick mainnet upgrade: is XLM’s price ready to ignite? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
• Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly one billion dollars in one week ^{8 hours ago}
  
  Spot Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their best week in over three months. In just a few days, nearly one billion dollars flowed into these funds. A signal hard to ignore: investors are regaining a taste for risk. L’article Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly one
• Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks ^{8 hours ago}
  
  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
• 3 Promising Altcoins for Huge Gains — POL, LINK, and DOT ^{8 hours ago}
  
  Polygon enhances Ethereum scalability through zkEVM, enabling faster, cheaper transactions. Chainlink powers smart contracts with reliable real-world data and cross-chain connectivity. Polkadot connects specialized blockchains, enabling interoperabil
• Zoom and Tinder partner with the World project to better identify users ^{9 hours ago}
  
  The company World presented a major update of World ID during an event in San Francisco. World's announcement comes with new partnerships with platforms like Tinder, Zoom, and other digital players. In a context marked by the rise of bots, deepfakes, and a
• Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would ‘Never’ Close Again ^{9 hours ago}
  
  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
• OpenAI's New AI Model Rosalind Could Shave Years Off Drug Discovery. You Probably Can't Use It ^{10 hours ago}
  
  GPT-Rosalind is OpenAI's first domain-specific model, built for drug discovery and life sciences—and it's not for everyone.
• Next Crypto Breakout: 3 Altcoins Poised for Massive Upside ^{10 hours ago}
  
  CHZ breaks resistance with strong volume, driven by sports and fan engagement demand. XMR hits all-time high, fueled by privacy demand and strong trading volume. ATOM rebounds from lows, holding support while building momentum toward higher resistanc