- Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment
The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz.
- Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI
The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improves
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, their strongest performance in over three months amid improving risk sentiment.
- Circle unveils USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
The USDC Bridge adds to Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, which often sees over $500 million worth of USDC transfers each day.
- Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K
Nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000.
- Price predictions 4/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open. Will bulls be able to sustain the upward momentum?
- Bitcoin price quietly sets new 10-week high as trader sees $88K in weeks
Bitcoin price rallied above $77,000 amid cooling geopolitical tensions and record-high back-to-back closes for the S&P 500.
- Neo co-founder proposes $461M treasury overhaul to end ‘trust me’ governance
Neo’s proposed overhaul would restructure its foundation, return tokens to the community and impose formal oversight, as co-founders clash over governance and control.
- Bitcoin rises, oil falls after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
Bitcoin surged above $77,000 as oil futures fell 10% after Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open for the remainder of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.
- Flow Capital plans to tokenize $150M private credit fund via DigiFT: Report
Bloomberg reported Flow Capital plans to tokenize its private credit fund to raise additional capital, but crypto execs warn tokenization doesn’t magically make hard-to-trade assets liquid.
- Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing
The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor's humanoid robot shattered the men's world record in China.
- Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal
Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China's rise.
- The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development
Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.
- Displaced Lebanese families return home despite Israeli attacks
Families travel south to inspect destroyed homes, unsure whether to stay as concerns about renewed conflict increase.
- Humanoid robots speed past humans in Beijing half-marathon
Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in a half-marathon in Beijing.
- Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless
Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.
- Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict?
Tehran will keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington ends the blockade of Iranian ports.
- How the Israeli military targets the people who save lives
Israeli attacks have killed at least 57 medical workers in Lebanon since early March. It is a pattern lifted from Gaza.
- Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse
Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.
- Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami defeat Rapids in MLS
Argentine forward's brace included the match winner against Colorado Rapids in front of over 75,000 fans in Denver.