Russia Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Trading After Reported $13M Exploit
Roughly $13 million in user funds vanished from Russia crypto exchange Grinex in April 2026, and by the time the exchange suspended trading, the money was already moving fast across blockchain networks toward a single destination wallet. The halt left users unable to access their funds, withdraw balances, or execute trades, with no timeline given […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market
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. 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 […]
Pundit Says This Chart Paints The Clearest Macro Picture For XRP
Crypto analyst Mattsby has highlighted the best chart for market participants seeking the clearest macro picture for XRP. He also provided a bullish outlook for the altcoin, noting that a key resistance is now flipping into support. This Chart Paints The Best Macro Picture For XRP In an X post, Mattsby urged market participants to […]
Cautious Bitcoin Price Predictions, Cardano’s Make-or-Break Moment, and More: Bits Recap April 17
Bitcoin (BTC) has recently staged a solid rebound, yet many analysts believe this could be a temporary resurgence followed by a renewed downfall. Cardano’s ADA surpassed a key zone, and according to one market observer, its price could now rally by 25%. Ripple’s XRP has also followed the green wave, sparking huge enthusiasm across its […]
France’s finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift
The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank.
Altcoin XRP Forms Elliott Wave on the Weekly Price Chart, Potential Bullish Divergence Ahead?
Several altcoins continue to show promising price pump indicators across their various price charts, allowing analysts to remain bullish over price surge expectations and the possibility of the altseason peak phase to play out over the coming weeks and months ahead. Presently, altcoin XRP forms Elliott Wave on the weekly price chart, marking highly bullish […]
Kraken’s parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock
The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets.
Tokenized Home Equity 2026: Powerful Leap for Crypto Mortgages
Tokenized home equity and crypto-backed mortgages are two very powerful forms of digital assets that are making the real estate industry different. On March 26 2026, the first Fannie Mae loans backed by tokens were made available through a BETR and COIN partnership, enabling borrowers to use Bitcoin or USDC as down payment collateral without
US Government Moves 8.2 BTC to Coinbase Prime Sparks Market Speculation
The US government transfers 8.2 Bitcoin to a Coinbase Prime wallet, which has garnered widespread interest within the crypto community regarding the implications of such a transfer for federal Bitcoin assets. According to on-chain records, Bitcoin was sent to an address associated with Coinbase Prime deposits. This transfer came from addresses associated with the government,
CEX Trading Plunges 39% in Q1 as CoinGecko Warns of Brutal Crypto Winter
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a “prolonged crypto winter” as per CoinGecko, mainly because volumes of CEX spot trades fell by 39% in the first quarter of 2026. Market capitalization decreased by more than 20% as the bearish momentum from late 2025 was combined with a rise in geopolitical instabilities. The CEX trading activity on
Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has stepped in to anchor a massive recovery plan for Drift Protocol, the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) that was crippled by a $286 million exploit earlier this month. However, the rescue package includes a potent commercial string that could challenge Circle’s dominance of USDC on the Solana blockchain. According to the recovery plan, Drift […]
Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results
What you need to know for April 17, 2026