Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval
President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and that no ship can enter or leave without U.S. Navy approval.
Crypto
Ripple Vegas Tease Sparks Hype as Swell and Apex Unite for NYC XRP Event
On April 22, 2026, Ripple announced it would merge its Swell conference with the XRPL Apex developer summit in New York…
Crypto
Founder of Solana Token Launchpad Believe Arrested on Assault, Strangulation Charges
Benjamin Pasternak faces criminal charges following an investor class action lawsuit and accusations of breaching an OTC…
US Banking Rule Reset Puts XRP, HBAR & XLM In The Spotlight
Over the past 14 months, U.S.
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT in Collaboration With US Authorities
Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen two addresses holding $344 million, according to an announcement on its…
World
White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' Theft From American AI Models
President Trump's administration says foreign actors are using jailbreaking techniques and fake accounts to extract…
Bitcoin weekly close in focus after BTC price fails to revisit $80K
Bitcoin brought its bull market support band as a key level for BTC price action to reclaim during the weekly candle…
Sam Bankman-Fried Withdraws Motion for New Trial, Denies Ghostwriting Allegations
The disgraced FTX founder's parents have reportedly pushed for a pardon from President Donald Trump behind closed doors.
3 Altcoins That Could Hit New All-Time Highs Soon
KITE nears resistance, with potential breakout toward $0.270 if buying pressure continues.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Purchases 100,00 ETH in Largest Accumulation of the Year
On-chain data suggest ongoing ETH accumulation by a renowned whale, Tom Lee, on behalf of Bitmine, the Ethereum treasury…
Crypto
Memecoins briefly surge before massive profit-taking
The trading volume of memecoins exploded to over 5 billion dollars in a single day, before falling as quickly as it had…
Spain seizes crypto cold wallets in illegal manga piracy raid
Spanish police seized crypto cold wallets tied to an alleged illegal manga site, as questions remain over whether…
French Weather Agency Alerts Police to Sensor ‘Interference’ After $35K Polymarket Payouts
Long-shot bets on a market tied to the daily maximum temperature in Paris have raised eyebrows—and triggered a police…
CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action
Crypto market structure legislation is gaining urgency as U.S. industry groups press Congress to act.
Crypto
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Stablecoins Flagged for Illicit Activity
Stablecoin issuer Tether said it coordinated with U.S.
Crypto ETF Money Comes Rushing Back & XRP Is Tagging Along
Ripple's XRP-based ETFs hit near the high-water mark for 2026 with $55 million inflows last week: appetite for a broader…
Bitcoin Community Continues Search for Satoshi Nakamoto Despite Latest Documentary
A new documentary on the real identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto has triggered another round of discussion.
FTX estate misses out on $3B Cursor stake value after $200K sale in 2023
The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising…
Phemex Launches Prediction Market Powered by Polymarket, Introduces Month-Long Forecasting Championship
APIA, Samoa, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10…
Crypto
BTC Rally Turns Speculative as Futures Demand Outpaces Spot
Bitcoin’s latest advance has taken on a more speculative profile as futures demand drives the move while spot demand…
Proposed House Bill Would Require Warrants for Government AI Surveillance
Reps.
Crypto
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his pro se Rule 33 motion for a new trial this week, preserving the right to refile after his…
Crypto
Bitcoin exceeds 60% market share
Bitcoin has just passed back above 60% dominance across the entire crypto market, a symbolic threshold it had not…
Crypto
Bitcoin Rally Above $76K is a ‘Trap,’ Analyst Warns of $50K Dip
Market analyst Sunil Gurjal warns that Bitcoin’s recovery to $76,000 may be another price trap rather than the start of…