Charles Hoskinson was asked a straightforward question during a recent discussion: even if Ripple keeps all the business value for itself, does it not still benefit XRP holders when the headlines drive the price up during a bull market? His answer was pointed and detailed. “You got to understand that they gave themselves somewhere between …
RaveDAO has collapsed. A token that reached an all-time high of $27.94 just days ago is now trading around $1.50, down 95% from its peak, after on-chain investigator ZachXBT publicly accused insiders of orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme and both Binance and Bitget confirmed they had opened formal investigations. Approximately $43.68 million in leveraged positions were …
One trader flipped a single ETH into more than $470,000 in just a few hours. Another held a position for 580 days watching it sit near zero, then walked away with close to $392,000. Both made their money on the same token — a memecoin called Asteroid Shiba — after a two-word reply from Elon Musk lit up crypto markets on Friday. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market Asteroid Shiba: A Wish That Sparked A Frenzy The story behind the token is unlike most in the memecoin world. Asteroid Shiba was inspired by a plush Shiba Inu dog designed by Liv Perrotto, a 15-year-old girl who died after battling cancer. The toy wasn’t just a craft project — it actually flew aboard a space mission as a zero-gravity indicator. Before she passed, Liv had one request for Musk: make Asteroid the official mascot of SpaceX. ASTEROID went from $50K market cap to a peak of $23 Million today. What is it? Asteroid is a shiba inu designed by Liv Perrotto, a 15 year old girl with cancer who tragically passed away earlier this year. She wanted to ask Elon if he would make Asteroid into SpaceX’s mascot. pic.twitter.com/WiKocpDX9P — Arkham (@arkham) April 17, 2026 Musk replied to the post with three words — “Will answer shortly.” That was enough. Within hours, the token’s market cap shot from roughly $50,000 to more than $20 million. Radio host Glenn Beck had shared Liv’s story publicly, drawing wide attention to her connection to space exploration and her wish to reach Musk. Once Musk’s reply circulated, traders moved fast. At 15 years old, Liv Perrotto’s biggest dream was to meet @elonmusk. She had even written out a list of questions to ask him. Her mother @rebeccaperrotto told me that just days before she passed away from cancer, she had a chance to speak with Elon, but she was too tired and… pic.twitter.com/zTRMreMFhM — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) April 16, 2026 Whales And Degens Rush In According to data shared by Arkham, the token’s rise was steep and quick. Reports indicate that traders — including large-wallet buyers known in crypto circles as whales — piled in almost immediately after Musk’s comment appeared. Figures from Coingecko show ASTEROID exploded to over 68,000% rally in the last seven days. State of the trenches: Degens are betting 5-6 figure positions that Elon Musk will make $Asteroid the mascot of SpaceX https://t.co/NU3LS3kucD pic.twitter.com/RXb4gOpNh8 — Wals (@walsxbt) April 17, 2026 One trader was described in reports as betting a six-figure sum on the possibility that Musk might formally adopt Asteroid as a SpaceX symbol. Reports note that the token gained extra momentum on Ethereum, where deeper market liquidity helped fuel the climb. The early holder who turned $21,000 into nearly $392,000 had kept that position through a year and a half of near-zero returns. Timing, in this case, made all the difference. Related Reading: BREAKING – Bitcoin Breaks $78K As Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz What Comes Next Depends On One Man The token has no product, no roadmap, and no corporate backing. Its entire value is tied to whether Musk says anything more. Reports say the rally was driven entirely by the story around it — the emotion, the space connection, and the open question of what Musk will do. If he follows up, the token could climb further. If he goes quiet, the price could drop just as fast as it rose. As of Friday, Musk had not made any additional statement about Asteroid or SpaceX. At the time of writing, ASTEROID price was down 40% in the last 24 hours, following a massive 68,428% increase last week, data from Coingecko shows. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The Dogecoin price is still compressed into a narrowing range just below $0.1, but analyst Lars has issued an update to a technical framework he has been tracking for weeks, one that now points to a significant move coming for the meme cryptocurrency. The outcome, however, hinges on one crucial confirmation that has yet to arrive. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market Dogecoin TCT Model Begins To Play Out Bitcoin inflows are still steering the broader market, but Dogecoin has yet to fully follow that inflow momentum. It briefly pushed above $0.10 in the last 24 hours but has since slipped back below, leaving this level as the key pivot that will determine whether the price remains range-bound or transitions into a more decisive move. That is the basis of a new chart update from crypto analyst Lars on X, where he said he has adjusted the starting point of the current range and is now waiting for what he calls a TCT model 1 distribution confirmation. Lars’ update is centered on a revised read of where the current trading range should begin, which changes how the compression structure is interpreted. In the charts he shared, Dogecoin is shown moving upward into a pink resistance band that stretches from $0.098 into the low-$0.10 region. That band sits above a series of rising local lows on the one-hour candlestick chart, and the projected path suggests one more push higher into a third tap before rejection. The 4-hour chart carries the same idea on a broader timeframe, where Lars labels the region as a decisional range to monitor for distribution schematics, adding that no confirmation means no trade. Dogecoin Price Chart. Source: @Larskooistra_ On X The $0.10 Resistance And What Lies Beneath It The $0.098 to $0.100 band has functioned as stubborn resistance for Dogecoin since late March. Dogecoin has been forming lower highs while holding a stable base, indicating that while sellers remain active near resistance, they are no longer able to push the price significantly lower. The price action in the past three days, however, led to a higher high compared to April 6, which saw the Dogecoin price tap $0.1 as predicted. In another analysis, the analyst said he attempted to short Dogecoin during an extended TCT distribution, following a bearish break of structure at the New York open. The move initially looked like confirmation of further downside, but he noted there were two possible explanations behind the price action. One scenario was that the breakdown was genuine, with market makers stepping in to push the price lower right at the session open. The other pointed to a manipulation sell-off, possibly linked to Bitcoin accumulation. Related Reading: BREAKING – Bitcoin Breaks $78K As Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz The overall outlook for Dogecoin is still mixed when it comes to technical indicators, with 16 indicators currently signaling bearish conditions against 14 bullish signals at the time of writing, while the RSI sits at a neutral 61.45. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
A bold XRP price forecast is gaining traction among community members, as an analyst predicts the cryptocurrency’s next moves in the coming weeks. The expert has mapped out an aggressive roadmap tied to a sequence of upcoming events, including the launch of X Money, which he expects could potentially drive XRP’s price toward $10. The projections also point to a much larger breakout phase, fueled by highly anticipated developments that could redefine the digital asset’s market position. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market X Money Projected To Drive XRP Price To $10 Crypto market expert The Real Remi Relief has released an incredibly bullish outlook for XRP, sharing his personal playbook for the cryptocurrency in the next few weeks. His forecast, delivered on X, links several upcoming developments to major price increases, suggesting that each milestone could push XRP into dramatically higher trading ranges. In his post, the first catalyst The Real Remi Relief highlighted is the launch of X Money, a developing financial ecosystem associated with Elon Musk’s X social media platform. According to the analyst’s outlook, if the platform rolls out within the next one to two weeks and generates demand for crypto payment assets, the XRP price could skyrocket to a range between $5 and $10. Notably, X Money has already become a major topic of discussion in broader fintech and crypto circles due to Musk’s long-term ambition to turn the platform into a full financial hub. While official launch details remain limited, recent updates on its features suggest that the system could allow users to facilitate crypto payments and enable transfers between creators, merchants, and users within the X app. These reports have naturally fueled speculation in the crypto space, especially around whether digital assets like XRP or Dogecoin could eventually be integrated into X Money. Although no confirmed link has been established between XRP and the payment platform, the cryptocurrency continues to appear in discussions due to its ability to deliver fast and low-cost cross-border settlements. Some analysts also suggest that the hype and infrastructure overlap from X Money could drive the XRP price higher. Other Catalysts That Could Boost XRP’s Value In his post, The Real Remi Relief highlighted a second catalyst, pointing to a macroeconomic event known as the Reserve Carry Trade (RCT). This event involves rising oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which could pressure Japan to raise interest rates to support the yen. If this happens, investors who had been borrowing cheap yen may be forced to redirect capital into liquid, high-potential assets like XRP. The analyst’s projection suggests that this shift in global capital could flow heavily into XRP, potentially triggering a price surge to $50-$150. Related Reading: BREAKING – Bitcoin Breaks $78K As Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz Concluding his forecast, the market expert believes that the upcoming CLARITY Act could ignite a massive price surge for XRP. He has projected a parabolic move toward $1,200 and $1,700, effectively launching XRP’s market value into the quadruple-digit territory. Featured image from X/@MarioNawfal, chart from TradingView
It’s not every day a “dead” token wakes up and decides to go vertical but HIGH/USD just did exactly that. A brutal 400% surge from the $0.10 zone has dragged Highstreet back into the spotlight, and no, it wasn’t random. This one had a trigger. A very specific one. The Early Access launch of Highstreet: …
Solana price is walking a tightrope and below it sits a pile of liquidation fuel waiting to be lit. What looks like a simple rejection on the daily chart is actually a layered fight between short-term bears and overleveraged bulls, and right now, Solana price is stuck right in the middle of it. Short-Term Pressure …
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has raised serious concerns about manipulation in the RAVE token. He said activity linked to Binance, Bitget, and Gate shows insiders controlling over 90% of supply and influencing price movements. He described coordinated pump and dump behavior targeting retail investors. ZachXBT also offered a $25K bounty for proof. Following the claims, Bitget …
Worldcoin’s growing list of corporate partners got longer on Friday — and so did the questions surrounding it. Related Reading: BREAKING – Bitcoin Breaks $78K As Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz Big Names, Bigger Ambitions Zoom and DocuSign are the latest companies to adopt World’s identity verification system, joining a growing roster of mainstream platforms built around the iris-scanning technology backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Dating app Tinder is also rolling out World ID to users in the US. The announcements came Friday, the same day World’s native token, WLD, took a steep hit in the market. Worldcoin slipped 10% to around $0.28, even as Sam Altman pushed ahead with new integrations tied to its identity-focused “proof of human” technology. The drop stood out, with the token moving against broader crypto strength during the session. No more deepfakes on video calls. @worldnetwork identify verification on @Zoom. pic.twitter.com/0ap0IOKR6H — World (@worldnetwork) April 17, 2026 Worldcoin: What The Technology Actually Does At the center of World’s system is a device called the Orb. It scans a user’s iris to produce a unique digital identity, which is then used to confirm the person is human — without storing or exposing personal data, according to the company. That identity can then be tied to third-party platforms through World ID. Zoom is using a feature called Deep Face authentication to flag and block deepfakes during video calls. DocuSign is applying World’s ID verification to electronic agreements. Both integrations target the same underlying problem: AI-generated content has made it harder to tell humans from machines, and fraud using synthetic identities is on the rise. “As AI agents increasingly act on behalf of real people, the infrastructure to prove a human stands behind each agent becomes critical,” World said in a statement. World has also updated its account system, adding key recovery and multi-device support to make verification easier to carry across platforms. Privacy Questions Aren’t Going Away Biometric data collection at this scale draws scrutiny. Critics have raised concerns that centralizing iris data under a single private company creates risks — both in terms of data security and the potential for misuse. Surveillance, in particular, has been flagged as a serious concern if the system is ever applied beyond its stated purpose. WLD is the token that powers the World Network. Users earn it by verifying their identity through the Orb, and it can be used for transactions within the ecosystem. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market Coinbase announced in March it would use World’s AgentKit — a developer toolkit that links AI agents to verified human identities — for its x402 micropayments protocol. That deal added another layer to Worldcoin’s push into the AI space, where proving human oversight of automated systems has become a growing priority for developers and companies alike. Featured image from Rest of World, chart from TradingView
Solana recorded over 10 billion transactions in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly level in its history, rising more than 60% from the previous quarter. The surge was driven by strong decentralized exchange activity and expanding real-world usage across DeFi and stablecoin markets. On-chain trading also gained major traction, with volumes competing closely with top centralized …
Aztec has completed the transfer of all ETH raised during its public token auction to Coinbase following a phased withdrawal over recent months. In December, the project sold 15% of its AZTEC supply, raising 19,388.4 ETH (around $59.13M) at an average price of $0.0473 per token, now significantly lower in value. During token generation, 4,234.6 …
Altcoin sentiment remains under pressure, and the data backs it. The CMC Altcoin Season Index is currently sitting at 37/100, firmly in Bitcoin season. Just a week ago, it was 34, and a month ago, 53, showing how momentum has faded. Compared to its yearly high of 78, the market is clearly far from an …
XRP has followed the broader rebound in crypto markets as geopolitical conditions appear to be easing. With the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility—however uncertain—of progress toward an end to the Iran–US conflict, risk appetite has improved. In that environment, XRP has surged and briefly pushed toward the $1.51 level on Friday for the first time in almost a month, alongside a set of catalysts that could determine whether the rally gains real momentum—or quickly unwinds. The Timeline That Could Make Or Break XRP In his latest report, market expert Sam Daodu points out that while the near-term outlook for XRP looks promising, it hinges on three dates coming up in the next two weeks. The first factor is tied to the macro story itself: a possible extension of the Iran–US ceasefire. The closest deadline is April 22, when the Iran ceasefire is set to expire. Daodu links the timing of this expiry directly to market risk, arguing that if tensions return and the conflict resumes, the broader crypto market would probably fall again—dragging XRP down with it. Related Reading: Could Bitcoin Hit $90,000 And Trigger A New Altcoin Rally? Expert Cites 6 Major Catalysts The second major date is tied to US regulation, and it is arguably the bigger one for XRP’s longer-term recovery: the CLARITY Act markup that the Senate Banking Committee is targeting for late April. If the CLARITY Act is delayed beyond May, he suggests the bill would likely be shelved until 2027. In that scenario, the expert asserts XRP would lose its biggest remaining catalyst for 2026. The third key date is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on April 28–29. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%. Daodu argues that, on its own, the meeting may not move XRP much. The bigger issue is what happens if geopolitical risk and regulatory momentum both disappoint at the same time. If the Iran ceasefire collapses and the CLARITY Act stalls, a hawkish surprise from the Fed would likely worsen conditions. In other words, it is not just each event standing alone; it is the interaction between them that could shape the next phase of the market. Potential Outcomes For The Next Two Weeks Against that backdrop, Daodu offers three price scenarios for XRP, framing them around what happens with the ceasefire, the CLARITY Act, and the broader market over roughly the next two weeks. In his bullish case, XRP could move into a range of $1.50 to $1.90. That would depend on the Senate Banking Committee scheduling the CLARITY Act markup before the end of April and on the Iran ceasefire being extended beyond April 22. Daodu believes XRP could aim for the 200-day moving average near $1.90 by May. Still, he cautions that reaching that point would require sustained ETF inflows and continued strength in Bitcoin (BTC). Related Reading: Circle (CRCL) Sued Over $280M Drift Protocol Hack—What Plaintiffs Claim In a base-case outlook, Daodu forecasts XRP trading between $1.35 and $1.50. This scenario assumes the ceasefire extends past April 22, but the CLARITY Act markup is pushed to May. In the bearish scenario, Daodu sees the altcoin potentially falling into a range of $1.15 to $1.30. This would be triggered if the war resumes after April 22 and oil prices spike above $100 again, which would likely pressure the entire crypto market. In that case, Daodu says a move back below $1.30 becomes more likely. If Bitcoin also breaks down below $70,000 at the same time, XRP could retest the $1.15 support area. At the time of writing, the altcoin is trading at around $1.49, still recording major gains of 10% and 13% over the seven- and fourteen-day periods, respectively. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
In an exclusive interview, Omri Raiter, CEO of RAKIA, has shed light on a massive cryptocurrency laundering ecosystem tied to state-backed actors — one that may be far larger than publicly reported. Raiter challenges the widely cited figures, stating that “the real state-linked volume is materially higher,” suggesting the scale of activity extends well beyond …
A new memecoin, Asteroid, has taken the crypto market by storm, jumping from a tiny $50K market cap to over $20M+ in just hours. Data shared by Arkham shows how quickly the token went parabolic, leaving traders scrambling to understand what just happened. What is Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) Unlike typical meme coins, Asteroid carries an …
Crypto Analyst Tony Edward spoke with Patrick Witt, Executive Director, President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets at the Solana Policy Institute summit, where Witt gave a grounded update on the Clarity Act and what’s actually coming next behind the scenes. Witt made it clear that the stablecoin issue almost blocked the bill completely. That’s …
A fresh crypto controversy has flared up in Poland, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk accusing a crypto firm he says was formed with “Russian money” of backing political rivals and conservative events. Tusk made the remarks in the Polish parliament on Friday, as lawmakers prepared to vote on whether to overturn a veto by Karol Nawrocki, the presidential candidate whose leadership has become central to the dispute over new crypto regulations. The issue traces back to Nawrocki’s rejection of two separate attempts by the liberal government to regulate the Polish crypto market over the last six months. Zondacrypto’s Ties To Bratva And Russian Secret Services According to AP, Tusk spoke ahead of the parliamentary vote to override Nawrocki’s decision. In his speech, Tusk argued that the repeated blocking of regulations pointed to the interests of a particular company, Zondacrypto, which he said has provided financial support and maintains links to Russia. Tusk’s allegations went beyond general claims of foreign influence. He told lawmakers that the funding behind Zondacrypto’s success comes from Russian money tied to the “Bratva,” described by Tusk as one of Russia’s most important mafia groups, as well as from Russian secret services. Related Reading: Circle (CRCL) Sued Over $280M Drift Protocol Hack—What Plaintiffs Claim He further said Zondacrypto not only supports events in Poland but also “promotes very specific political forces.” In his account, the company has helped finance politicians from the Law and Justice party, Poland’s former national-conservative governing group, along with figures from the far-right Confederation. The prime minister also claimed that the crypto firm served as a strategic sponsor of a major Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event held in Poland. That meeting took place in Rzeszów in March 2025, AP reported, just five days before the presidential election that delivered a tight race between a candidate associated with Tusk’s political camp and Nawrocki. Government Defends Crypto Rules Tusk also asserted that Nawrocki was fully aware of Zondacrypto’s details when he chose to veto the proposed crypto regulations. He argued that the veto decisions were not made without context, pointing to the alleged relationship between Zondacrypto and key political actors. In response to the accusations, Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the president’s office, said Nawrocki was not opposing the need to regulate the crypto markets. Instead, Bogucki said Nawrocki’s objections were aimed at what he described as a flawed “regulatory model” proposed by the government. Meanwhile, Sławomir Mentzen, leader of the Confederation party, said the incoming legislation would have “destroyed the Polish cryptocurrency market.” Related Reading: Could Bitcoin Hit $90,000 And Trigger A New Altcoin Rally? Expert Cites 6 Major Catalysts The Polish government maintains that the new crypto regulations are designed to bring Poland in line with European Union (EU) rules governing digital assets. As for Zondacrypto, the company did not respond directly to AP’s questions about Tusk’s claims. However, the firm had told Polish media earlier this week that it is cooperating with Polish authorities investigating the allegations. For now, the parliamentary vote scheduled to follow Tusk’s remarks will determine whether the government can move forward despite Nawrocki’s vetoes—while the wider political dispute over alleged foreign-linked support for specific factions continues to grow around Poland’s crypto debate. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Pi is trading between $0.165 and $0.178 and has been stuck there for weeks. The price story is bearish, but everything around it is not. Where the Price Stands The important level to watch is $0.171. Until Pi closes a daily candle above it, the recovery thesis stays on hold. Resistance stacks up quickly above …
Jake Claver has an interesting answer to the question of where Ripple ends up on the global financial stage by 2040 to 2050. “I think they will be the Goliath, the Amazon of payments and banking infrastructure,” he said. “Potentially even sooner with the acquisitions they made in 2025 and into 2026.” The acquisitions he …
Morpho price didn’t just wake up bullish, it kicked the door open. A sharp 20% intraday surge pushed Morpho price cleanly above the $2.0 resistance, and suddenly, a protocol once quietly building is now sitting in the spotlight with a “DeFi unicorn” badge stamped by France’s Ministry of Finance. Morpho Declared France’s First DeFi Unicorn …
Bitcoin price is back in the spotlight and not quietly either. After weeks of chop and hesitation, the broader crypto market flipped risk-on almost overnight, and suddenly, Bitcoin price is pushing into territory that traders were doubting just days ago. So what changed? Not the charts alone. This one’s macro-driven. Middle East Calm Sparks Risk-On …
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives firm Bitnomial in a deal worth up to 550 million dollars, structured in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s broader Payward ecosystem by adding a fully regulated U.S. derivatives stack that includes brokerage, clearing, and exchange services under one roof. The move …
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to a 2026 high of $45, rising over 108% from its yearly low. The rally is driven by strong trading activity, rising RWA open interest of $2.3 billion, and record daily revenue since February. Market attention is also on the upcoming HIP-4 upgrade, which may introduce binary options trading. The …
Singapore Gulf Bank has introduced a regulated on-chain banking service on Solana that allows institutional clients to mint and redeem USDC directly from USD at a 1:1 ratio. The system enables instant 24/7 settlement from bank accounts to stablecoins, with temporary zero fees on transactions, gas, and minting. Initially aimed at businesses and high-net-worth clients, …
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen posted “Trump 2028” on April 17, sparking immediate reactions across social media and the $GME investor community. Supporters of Donald Trump and some shareholders praised the post as a bold political statement, while critics in the retail “ape” community said it was a distraction from GameStop’s long-term turnaround and performance goals. …
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has shared a detailed and balanced take on Zcash, acknowledging its legacy while pointing out the challenges it faces today. Speaking in a recent discussion highlighted by The Rollup, Hoskinson described Zcash as one of the “OGs of OGs” in crypto, crediting it for pioneering privacy-focused cryptography that is now being …
James Wynn, a crypto trader known for once holding a $1 billion Bitcoin long position, has launched a memecoin presale that raised just $8,000 in its first ten hours, drawing scrutiny over his past accusations from community members. Wynn launched the token, ticker $ASSDAQ, on the Solana network, asking participants to donate SOL in exchange …
A routine node upgrade deadline has been released by the Pi Network team. On April 17, the Pi Core Team confirmed that the Pi Mainnet is upgrading to Protocol 22, with a hard deadline set for April 27. The main goal is that the node operators must update in time to stay connected, or risk …
The U.S. Marshals Service has moved 8.2 Bitcoin worth about $606K to Coinbase Prime. The funds are tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and the conviction of Ilya Lichtenstein. Authorities have used Coinbase for custody since 2024, and blockchain data confirmed the government wallets involved. There is no confirmation of a sale, and officials still …
Circle has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts alleging it failed to freeze nearly $230 million in USDC linked to the April 1 Drift Protocol breach, in which about $280 million was stolen. The complaint claims the funds were transferred across chains for hours without being frozen, even though Circle reportedly had the …