Crypto
Iran rejects new US talks amid “maximalist” demands, raising escalation risk
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
Iranian Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran won’t engage in new talks with the US due to Washington’s “maximalist” demands. Odds for a US-Iran meeting
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Post Best Week in 3 Months as Investors Return
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
Meanwhile, the underlying asset surged to a multi-week peak of its own before it was rejected at $1.50. After weeks of dwindling performance, no-inflow
Circle Payments Network Launches for Banks
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, a fully managed stablecoin settlement solution that makes the Circle Payments Network accessible to banks, payment service
Iran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply routes
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
The war in Iran and recent Democratic electoral victories are putting pressure on oil markets. The contract for WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April
What Are XRP’s Next Big Targets After Recent Breakout?
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
XRP is trading around $1.43 as Bitcoin’s breakout above its descending channel lifts broader market sentiment. The altcoin has staged a slight recovery from the
US Crypto Exchange 2026: AndX Launches on BitGo
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
BitGo announced that AndX USA LLC has launched its US crypto exchange 2026 entry on top of BitGo’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure, giving the global digital asset
Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure, threatening 40% export capacity
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
Ukraine hit Russian oil infrastructure across multiple targets, including refineries, a Crimea oil depot, and a Baltic Sea port. The Polymarket contract for Crude Oil
SEC Gives Some Self-Custody Crypto Apps 5 Years to Sort Out Broker Licensing
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
The SEC Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement, telling certain wallet-linked crypto trading apps they can operate without a broker-dealer license –
Double-Digit Gains From These Altcoins, BTC Stopped After 10-Week High: Weekend Watch
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
RAVE has now entered the top 20 alts by marked cap after its mind-blowing rally. Bitcoin surged beyond $78,000 yesterday for the first time
Trump Administration News: NY Loses $73.5M
- By Adam Forsyth
- . April 18, 2026
The Trump administration announced Thursday that New York will lose $73.5 million in federal highway funding after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found the