The delay in US weapons deliveries to Europe underscores potential prolonged military involvement, complicating diplomatic resolutions.
The post US delays weapons deliveries to Europe amid Iran conflict stockpile strain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Hezbollah's allegations could destabilize market confidence in the ceasefire's durability, impacting regional stability and investor sentiment.
The post Hezbollah cites Israeli ceasefire breaches amid market optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The Solana price has been on a rising trend since the beginning of the second half of the month and surged to $90, which is a crucial resistance level. After a steady recovery, the momentum has begun to slow down and is flashing the signs of exhaustion. The rally has held structure so far, but …
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. …
The firm isn't interested in sports contracts, but suggested prediction markets could serve as a hedge for risks such as geopolitical events.
Charles Schwab is charging into the crypto space with fees lower than its closest rival — and a customer base that dwarfs most financial platforms in America. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pressure Builds As Miners Dump 32K BTC In Just 3 Months A Slow Roll, Not A Full Launch The Texas-based brokerage has begun offering spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through its Schwab Crypto platform, operated via Charles Schwab Premier Bank. But don’t expect every customer to get access right away. The rollout starts with an internal employee pilot, moves to a client waitlist, then opens more broadly through the rest of Q2 2026. Customers in New York and Louisiana are currently left out. When it does fully open, the potential reach is staggering. Schwab manages close to $1.50 trillion in assets and holds accounts for up to 46 million active brokerage clients, served by 16,000 financial advisors. That kind of scale puts Schwab in a league of its own among brokerages now entering the crypto market. The firm set its trading fee at 0.75% — undercutting Fidelity Crypto’s 1% rate. Whether that gap is enough to pull customers from established platforms remains to be seen, but it gives Schwab a concrete edge on price. Robinhood Still Holds Some Ground Schwab won’t have the field to itself. Robinhood, which has been in the crypto trading space for years, offers more than 15 cryptocurrencies, operates in the EU and Asia-Pacific markets, and allows users to transfer crypto to external wallets. Schwab, for now, is starting with just Bitcoin and Ethereum. Reports indicate Schwab plans to add more cryptocurrencies down the line, along with AI tools, as it looks to capture a bigger share of demand from investors who want crypto alongside their traditional holdings. The brokerage described the crypto push as part of a broader effort to grow revenue sources. Earnings Miss Clouds An Otherwise Strong Quarter The crypto announcement landed on the same day Schwab posted its first-quarter 2026 results. Net revenue climbed 16% year over year to $6.48 billion — a record — but fell just short of the $6.50 billion analysts had expected. That narrow miss hit the stock hard. Shares of Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) dropped 7.70% on the day, trading at $92.51. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Faces First Test At $76K As Sellers Step In: Analysts Bitcoin touched $75,000 on the same day, pushed higher by strong inflows into spot ETFs and optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire. Ethereum moved in the opposite direction, slipping 0.75% to $2,355 after a large holder offloaded roughly 120,000 ETH — nearly $60 million worth — taking profit on a long position. Schwab’s entry adds another major name to the growing list of traditional financial institutions now offering direct access to crypto assets, bringing Bitcoin and Ethereum further into the mainstream of everyday investing. Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
Potential concessions in Iran talks could shift geopolitical dynamics, impacting global oil markets and influencing future diplomatic relations.
The post Trump signals potential concessions in Iran talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran's potential closure of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait could escalate regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and geopolitical stability.
The post Iran may close Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, complicating Saudi oil exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The blockade may strain US-Iran relations further, impacting global oil markets and increasing geopolitical instability in the region.
The post Trump’s Hormuz blockade escalates tensions with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran's stance complicates peace efforts, impacting market confidence and highlighting the need for diplomatic flexibility and mediation.
The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks comprehensive conflict resolution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The strategic pivot may extend regional tensions, impacting market stability and complicating diplomatic efforts for conflict resolution.
The post Israel plans to disarm Hezbollah south of Litani River, military action possible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The bitcoin price is hovering near a key resistance level with $450 million in sell orders overhead as liquidations surge and derivatives data signal caution.
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched a new stablecoin mint and redeem service in April 2026, allowing institutional clients to convert fiat money into digital dollars and back in real time. The move is aimed at making cross-border payments quicker and more efficient, especially for businesses operating in multiple countries. Singapore Gulf Bank USDC Mint …
Trump's stance may hinder diplomatic progress, affecting market confidence in a US-Iran peace deal, with traders skeptical of near-term success.
The post Trump rejects Pope’s peace call, cites Iran’s protester killings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
China's diplomatic efforts with Iran may stabilize regional tensions, potentially facilitating smoother US-China relations and summit outcomes.
The post China accelerates Iran diplomacy ahead of potential Trump-Xi summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Institutional adoption of XRP hinges on regulatory clarity, potentially reshaping market dynamics and investor strategies long-term.
The post JPMorgan: Clarity Act near completion, XRP traders eye institutional adoption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin's surge amid geopolitical talks highlights its sensitivity to global events, underscoring its role as a speculative risk asset.
The post Bitcoin hits $76,000 amid US-Iran ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The ceasefire's announcement boosts market confidence, suggesting optimism for sustained peace and potential economic stability in the region.
The post Trump announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, April 30 market reacts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Foundation is shutting down after a failed sale to Blackdove, having processed about $230 million in NFT primary sales since its launch in 2021.
Trump's comments reduce oil market anxiety, but future geopolitical shifts could quickly alter trader sentiment and market dynamics.
The post Trump’s Iran comments ease WTI oil price fears, $160 target unlikely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The intensified blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially complicating diplomatic resolutions and increasing market volatility.
The post US intensifies naval blockade on Iran to pressure uranium enrichment halt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The fragile ceasefire's sustainability is uncertain, potentially impacting regional stability and requiring diplomatic efforts for lasting peace.
The post Lebanese families return amid fragile ceasefire, Hezbollah’s role uncertain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Rising US gas prices due to disrupted oil flows highlight global economic vulnerabilities and potential market volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
The post Iran war disrupts oil flows, US gas prices rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin has reclaimed and held above the $75,000 region after the latest rebound, but derivatives data shows the recovery lacks broad conviction. Bitcoin In The Middle Of A Credibility Problem Bloomberg claims Bitcoin has a credibility problem right now. Funding rates on perpetual futures have stayed negative for around a month and a half, meaning leveraged traders are still paying to stay short even as spot grinds higher. This divide ranks among the largest this year between spot price action and how derivatives traders are positioned. Bitcoin has climbed about 14% off its April lows, helped by renewed inflows into US‑listed ETFs and fresh accumulation by Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury firm, MicroStrategy. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 Open Interest Skyrockets— Is 24/7 Tokenized Equity About To Rewrite Wall Street? Such a gap between positioning and price rarely lasts long, and it usually ends brutally for someone. When Bitcoin keeps grinding higher, traders shorting the move rack up losses and can be forced to rush in and buy back their positions, driving an abrupt, self‑reinforcing spike known as a short squeeze. The longer this standoff drags on, the more violent that eventual reversal can become. BTC OI-Weighted Funding Rate. Source: Bloomberg. The data brought by Bloomberg shows that net flows into US‑listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have hit about $332 million so far this week, with roughly $26 million added on Thursday alone. By 8 a.m. in London on Friday, Bitcoin was changing hands near the $75,000 mark. This has been one of the longest bearish funding streaks since the post‑FTX capitulation period in late 2022, when sentiment was similarly washed‑out. A Short-Squeeze Risk Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33, told Bloomberg that “Traders are actively building short positions and betting against a breakout, creating conditions where a short squeeze becomes more likely if upward momentum persists”. The current structure looks like a textbook squeeze setup. Negative funding shows that short sellers still dominate leverage and are paying to stay in the trade, even as Bitcoin grinds higher. That slow grind means many of those shorts are already underwater but haven’t capitulated yet, leaving them vulnerable. At the same time, spot liquidity looks thin, so any sharp move can quickly ripple through derivatives and turn into a fast, cascading squeeze. Bloomberg explains that the short-heavy backdrop looks even more fragile given the wave of bullish catalysts hitting the market at the same time, any one of which could spark the kind of upside jolt that forces bears to scramble out of their positions. A Soft Recovery For Bitcoin? MicroStrategy has disclosed two purchases worth a combined $2.6 billion in just the past two weeks, a steady bid that FalconX senior derivatives trader Bohan Jiang says has helped support prices. On top of that, Charles Schwab has unveiled plans to roll out spot crypto trading this year and floated the idea that clients could dedicate up to 8.8% of their portfolios to Bitcoin. This signals just how much fresh demand could still be waiting in the wings. Over the past week alone, US‑listed Bitcoin ETFs have pulled in more than $800 million, flipping from the outflows seen earlier in the year to strong net demand. Every new leg of ETF buying pushes prices higher and makes it more expensive for short sellers to sit in losing trades, ratcheting up the squeeze pressure that has been quietly building in the derivatives market for weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Derivatives Are The Earliest Signal Of A Quantum Selloff: Joshua Lim According to Bloomberg, bearish traders could still come out ahead if this latest bounce ultimately breaks down. Deribit data shows options desks paying up for downside protection, with notable open interest clustered in put contracts around the $60,000 and $50,000 strikes. They called this a soft recovery. Laurens Fraussen, research analyst at Kaiko, believes that Bitcoin might see rally that is sure to “catch some people off guard”. Fraussen claims that a break above $76,000 could see BTC extend toward $85,000. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for almost $76k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview. Cover image from Perplexity. BTCUSDT chart from Tradingview.
The proposal highlights Europe's potential shift towards independent military strategies, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions.
The post Starmer and Macron propose Strait of Hormuz plan without US leadership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Industry speakers at Paris Blockchain Week said tokenization can broaden access and issuance, but it does not by itself create active secondary markets for illiquid assets.
Japan has long been one of Ripple's most fertile markets. SBI's investment in Ripple dates to 2016, SBI Remit launched Japan's first XRP-enabled international remittance flow in 2021, and SBI VC Trade counts XRP among its most popular assets. When Ripple and SBI announced in August 2025 that SBI VC Trade intended to distribute RLUSD […]
The post Ripple’s dollar stablecoin hits a wall in Japan, one of XRP’s friendliest markets, as megabanks earn most of the trust appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The service could enhance Solana's institutional finance role, impacting GCC liquidity and long-term market dynamics.
The post Singapore Gulf Bank launches USD–USDC stablecoin service on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
About 20% of the Bitcoin mining industry is operating at a loss right now. That single fact explains much of what has been unfolding across the sector in early 2026, as publicly traded miners race to sell off holdings just to keep the lights on. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Faces First Test At $76K As Sellers Step In: Analysts Profits Squeezed To The Bone Hashprice — the daily revenue a miner earns per unit of computing power — has been sliding since July 2025. It now sits at roughly $33 per petahash per second per day, according to data from Hashrate Index. The breakeven point for many miners, particularly those running older machines, is around $35. That gap, small as it looks on paper, is pushing a large chunk of the industry into the red. Major publicly traded miners — among them MARA, CleanSpark, Riot, Cango, Core Scientific, and Bitdeer — collectively offloaded more than 32,000 BTC during the first three months of 2026, according to TheEnergyMag. That figure eclipses everything those same companies sold across all four quarters of 2025. It also surpasses the previous quarterly record of roughly 20,000 BTC, set during Q2 2022 when the collapse of the Terra-Luna ecosystem sent markets into a tailspin. Three compounding forces drove miners to that record: a rising network hashrate that has made competition fiercer, reduced block rewards following the most recent halving, and broader economic headwinds that have kept Bitcoin prices under pressure. Miner Reserves Have Been Draining For Years The selling in Q1 2026 did not come out of nowhere. Data from CryptoQuant shows that total Bitcoin held by miners across the board has been falling since 2023. At the close of that year, miners collectively held more than 1.86 million BTC. That number has since dropped to approximately 1.8 million. The trend is slow but steady — and the first quarter’s record sales may have accelerated it further. Asset manager CoinShares, in its Q1 2026 Bitcoin Mining Report, warned that more pain could be coming. Higher-cost operators should expect continued capitulation in the first half of this year, the firm said, unless Bitcoin’s price stages a meaningful recovery. Think ₿igger. pic.twitter.com/L1yH3n0k7t — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 12, 2026 Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces Treasury Buyers Step In As Miners Step Back While miners sell, corporate buyers are moving in the opposite direction. Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury company by holdings, has continued adding to its position. Co-founder Michael Saylor signaled earlier this week that another purchase was in the works, sharing the company’s BTC acquisition history chart — a move his followers have come to read as a near-certain signal of an imminent buy. Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
A successful deal could significantly ease geopolitical tensions and reduce the risk of military conflict in the region.
The post US-Iran negotiations near completion, uranium enrichment deal possible by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.