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Bitcoin CME Options Open Interest Stays Put-Heavy as Price Stalls Around $76,000
- By Joseph Rees
- . April 18, 2026
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest fell 4.20% in 24 hours to $58.44B, led by a 35.92% OI collapse at BingX. CME posted a rare
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
Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
- By Abigail Avery
- . April 18, 2026
Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration. There were earlier signs
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
AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech
- By Abigail Avery
- . April 18, 2026
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 13–17. The post AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech
Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks
- By Joseph Rees
- . April 18, 2026
Key Takeaways: Circle launched the USDC Bridge this week, enabling native 1:1 cross-chain USDC transfers via CCTP. The bridge processed over $600 million in a
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
Verona vs. AC Milan 2026 livestream: How to watch Serie A for free
- By Abigail Avery
- . April 18, 2026
TL;DR: Live stream Verona vs. AC Milan in Serie A for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world
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
Polygon Price Prediction April 2026: Will POL Break $0.30 Before the CLARITY Act Vote?
- By Phil Roberts
- . April 18, 2026
As of April 18, 2026, Polygon (POL) is trading around $0.09, up roughly 6.4% over the past week. The rebound is modest, but it comes