Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.
The US's focus on Iran over Europe may shift geopolitical dynamics, affecting alliances and regional stability in the Middle East.
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Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.
XRP is trading well below its January highs. The broader crypto market has been volatile, geopolitical uncertainty has kept risk appetite suppressed, and the regulatory clarity that everyone has been waiting for keeps getting pushed back by a few more weeks. None of that has moved Brad Garlinghouse. The Ripple CEO has given a string …
The decision underscores a prioritization of civilian cybersecurity over military concerns, potentially reshaping AI market dynamics.
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The lawsuit, filed by law firm Gibbs Mura, alleged that Circle failed to act swiftly to freeze the stolen USDC tied to the attack.
Ethereum price started a downside correction after it failed near $2,400. ETH is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $2,360. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,350 zone. The price is trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $2,295 zone. Ethereum Price Aims Key Upside Break Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,250 support and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above $2,320 and $2,350. However, the bears were active near $2,400. The last swing high was formed at $2,417 before there was a downside correction. The price dipped below the $2,320 level. The price even tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,180 swing low to the $2,417 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,295, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,360 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first key resistance is near the $2,380 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,420 level. A clear move above the $2,420 resistance might send the price toward the $2,450 resistance. An upside break above the $2,450 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,500 resistance zone or even $2,550 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,360 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,295 level. The first major support sits near the $2,265 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,180 swing low to the $2,417 high. A clear move below the $2,265 support might push the price toward the $2,220 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,200 region. The main support could be $2,150. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,295 Major Resistance Level – $2,360
Japan’s biggest loyalty program may have just become one of crypto’s most unexpected entry points. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says A Rewards System Worth $23 Billion Opens Up Rakuten is sitting on more than 3 trillion loyalty points — valued at roughly $23 billion — and users can now convert those points into XRP. That single detail changes the nature of this integration. It is not just another tech company adding a crypto option. It is an existing, widely used rewards system being turned into a direct path into digital currency, no exchange account required. Reports confirmed the points-to-XRP conversion feature is part of the rollout inside the Rakuten Pay app and Rakuten Wallet. The announcement pushed XRP to $1.38, with the token’s market cap climbing above $84 billion. Trading volume came in at $2.4 billion over the past 24 hours, though that figure was down 25% from the prior period. ????IT’S OFFICIAL: XRP is LIVE for 44 million users on one of the largest wallets in Japan, Rakuten Wallet. Enabling users purchasing anything by using #XRP! pic.twitter.com/pOd9CNXpTe — JackTheRippler ©️ (@RippleXrpie) April 15, 2026 44 Million Users, 5 Million Merchant Locations The scale of Rakuten’s network is what makes this stand out. Around 44 million users will be able to hold XRP in the Rakuten Wallet, buy it with loyalty points, and fund Rakuten Cash to spend in physical stores and online. That covers more than 5 million merchant locations across Japan. Users can also spot trade XRP directly inside the app. Rakuten had already added Bitcoin, Ether, and Bitcoin Cash in earlier phases. XRP now joins that group inside one of Japan’s largest consumer platforms — one that most of its users visit for shopping, not for investing. Ripple’s senior ecosystem growth manager Tatsuya Kohrogi called this one of the most significant milestones for XRP, pointing out that Rakuten Pay is a mainstream commerce app, not a product built for crypto users. That means XRP is being placed in front of tens of millions of people who may have never bought or held digital currency before. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces Whether Everyday Shoppers Follow Matters Most XRP has long been associated with institutional cross-border payments. A move into retail point-of-sale spending in Japan marks a clear shift in how the token is showing up in real-world use. Based on reports, analysts see the potential as real but conditional. The bigger question is not whether Rakuten has the infrastructure — it clearly does. The question is whether ordinary shoppers choose XRP when it is time to pay, or stick to yen and existing payment methods they already trust. If even a fraction of that $23 billion in loyalty points finds its way into XRP and circulates through everyday commerce, it could push other large consumer platforms to take a closer look at similar moves. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Stalled talks highlight geopolitical tensions, impacting global diplomacy and market stability, with potential shifts hinging on negotiation breakthroughs.
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“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury market crisis.
The Treasury's buyback highlights economic fragility, pressuring the Fed to maintain rates amid geopolitical tensions and low liquidity.
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The military buildup signals potential escalation, challenging diplomatic efforts and risking prolonged conflict with significant geopolitical impacts.
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OpenAI's broader access strategy may undermine Anthropic's market position, highlighting the competitive dynamics in AI cybersecurity.
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The ceasefire breach accusation may strain regional stability, impacting diplomatic efforts and market confidence in conflict resolution.
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Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $74,650 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $75,500 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $73,500 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $74,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $73,650 and $73,300 levels. Bitcoin Price Eyes Upside Break Bitcoin price found support near $73,200 and started a fresh increase. BTC gained pace for a move above the $73,650 and $74,000 resistance levels. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $74,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. A high was formed at $75,500, and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $73,310 swing low to the $75,500 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $73,800, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $75,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $75,500 level. A close above the $75,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $76,200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $77,400 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $78,000. Another Drop In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $75,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $74,150 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $73,310 swing low to the $75,500 high. The first major support is near the $73,650 level. The next support is now near the $73,300 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $72,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $71,200, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $73,650, followed by $73,300. Major Resistance Levels – $75,000 and $75,500.
Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains, impacting energy markets and international relations.
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Reduced geopolitical tensions may stabilize oil prices, impact central bank policies, and limit gains for safe-haven assets like gold.
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G7's commitment to economic stability highlights potential global financial vulnerabilities, influencing central bank policies amid geopolitical tensions.
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Trump's diplomatic efforts could stabilize Israel-Lebanon relations, but skepticism and potential setbacks may impact regional peace prospects.
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The leadership changes at the Pentagon could signal shifts in U.S. military strategy, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions.
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Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.
Dogecoin’s latest attempt to break higher has turned into a rejection at a technically important level, putting the memecoin back on watch for a retest of lower support. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez, posting to X under the handle @alicharts, said DOGE’s failed move above descending triangle resistance on the 12-hour chart shifts attention back to $0.088. Dogecoin Bulls Lose Momentum After Failed Breakout Martinez framed the move as a false breakout rather than the start of a trend reversal. In his latest post, he wrote: “DOGE had a clear fakeout yesterday as it attempted to break out of a descending triangle on the 12-hour chart. The descending trendline held firm as resistance, immediately rejecting the price. When a breakout fails this sharply, the market usually looks for liquidity at the bottom of the structure.” That reading matters because the setup had already been approaching a decision point. In a video shared two days earlier, Martinez said Dogecoin had been compressing inside the descending triangle for roughly two months, with price action tightening toward the apex. As that happens, the probability of a larger directional move tends to rise, making the surrounding levels more consequential than usual. Related Reading: Dogecoin Above The 1.618 Fib Level Has Triggered ATH Runs, Will It Push It Above $2.8 This Time? His framework was straightforward. A clean break above resistance near $0.095, he said, could open the way for a move toward $0.14. But the opposite side of the range was just as important. “Breaking past resistance at $0.095 could result in a rally to $0.14. However, losing $0.088 as support could result in a move to $0.07,” Martinez said. The failed breakout appears to have invalidated the bullish case, at least for now. Rather than building acceptance above the descending trendline, DOGE was rejected back into the structure, suggesting buyers were unable to absorb supply at the breakout point. In Martinez’s view, that leaves the lower boundary of the triangle as the next likely destination. Related Reading: Forget All Dogecoin Predictions: This Chart Says DOGE Price Can Surge To $2 He described that level in unusually definitive terms. “We are now likely heading for a retest of the triangle’s floor (the X-axis) at $0.088. This is the definitive line in the sand. If it holds, we reset and try again. If it breaks, the bears take control.” That distinction between a reset and a breakdown is the core of the setup. A successful hold at $0.088 would preserve the broader compression pattern and leave open the possibility of another attempt at the upper trendline. A loss of that floor, by contrast, would confirm that the failed breakout was not just a local rejection but a sign of weakening structure, with Martinez pointing to $0.07 as the next downside target. For now, the chart has moved from breakout anticipation to support defense. The earlier bullish trigger at $0.095 remains relevant, but only if DOGE can first stabilize above the base of the triangle. Until then, the market’s focus has narrowed to one price: $0.088. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.09684. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The Trump-Meloni rift may catalyze broader geopolitical shifts, potentially altering US foreign policy and impacting NATO dynamics.
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Anthropic's release of Claude Opus 4.7 could influence AI policy discussions and market dynamics, impacting future AI developments.
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Trump's dismissal of inflation concerns may influence Fed policy expectations, potentially affecting market stability and economic strategies.
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Lpez Aliaga's legal issues and controversial remarks could significantly impact Peru's political landscape and election dynamics.
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Increased tensions could destabilize regional diplomacy and reduce the likelihood of a US-Iran peace deal, impacting global markets.
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Pakistan's mediation fosters diplomatic momentum, reducing ceasefire breach risks and influencing market expectations for US-Iran relations.
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The focus on reconstruction over ceasefire highlights ongoing conflict challenges, with limited market confidence in imminent peace progress.
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The diplomatic push for a multinational mission in the Strait of Hormuz highlights geopolitical tensions and the complexities of international naval cooperation.
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