Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Disruption
Iran imposes crypto tolls on tankers in Strait of Hormuz, collecting up to $2M per vessel in Bitcoin and USDT amid ongoing disruptions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Rally Signals Bear Market Struggle
Bitcoin’s recent recovery is viewed as a bear market rally by analysts, indicating caution for investors. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Adoption Surges as Taxes Drop
Brazil delays 3.5% stablecoin tax amid backlash, boosting adoption as inflation impacts President Lula’s election bid against Flavio Bolsonaro. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Pakistan Mediates Volatile US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz worsen Chinese shipping woes; 29% chance of 80 ships transiting by April 30, up from 12%. #Update #Shipping
DeFi Sector Loses $800M to Hacks
In 2026, the DeFi sector suffered losses nearing $800 million due to hacks, with April alone accounting for over $630 million, marking it as the worst month in DeFi history. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Bybit Funds Malaysia’s Hata Crypto Platform
@Bybit leads an $8M Series A funding round in Hata, a dual-licensed crypto exchange in Malaysia, enhancing liquidity and user growth. Hata has over 209K users and processed $225M in transactions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Boosts with $195M Vanguard Investment
Vanguard Group’s Mid-Cap Value ETF (VOE) increased its stake in @MicroStrategy (MSTR) by purchasing 1.21M shares for $195M, boosting its Bitcoin-linked equity exposure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kelp DAO Blames LayerZero for $290M Disaster
@KelpDAO disputes @LayerZero’s claims regarding the $290 million exploit, asserting that the compromised infrastructure was LayerZero’s own, not Kelp’s. The incident involved a single-verifier setup. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Mining Plan Sparks UK Backlash
Reabold Resources considers using its Yorkshire gas field for Bitcoin mining, causing shares to rise over 7%, despite criticism for not addressing U.K. energy needs. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Targets Breakout for Price Surge
Bitcoin is trading above $75,000 after recovering from a low of $73,637, facing resistance at $76,500. A breakout could target $78,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Market Flags $320B Stability Concern
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warns that the $320 billion stablecoin market, dominated by $USDT, poses financial stability and AML risks. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Inflation
The Bank of Japan maintains rates amid inflation from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran; market sees a rate cut as unlikely. #Update #Economy
Bitcoin Acquires 34164 BTC for $2.5B
@MicroStrategy has acquired 34,164 $BTC for $2.54B, increasing total holdings to 815,061 BTC. The purchase was funded mainly through STRC, generating $2.18B from recent sales. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Faces DeFi Bridge Delay Amid Risks
Ripple CTO @JoelKatz raised security concerns about integrating DeFi bridges for RLUSD, highlighting risks similar to the $292M KelpDAO exploit. He emphasized prioritizing security over convenience in these protocols. #Update #Crypto $XRP