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bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Rockets To $78,000—Top Analyst Reveals How High It Could Go Next

Bitcoin (BTC) is making a strong comeback, snapping back toward the $78,000 area for the first time in more than two months as sentiment improves across global markets.   The move comes as tensions between the United States and Iran appear to have eased, and the Strait of Hormuz has reopened—an event that has also driven […]

bitcoinist.com Cardano Is Already Running Behind 200 German Companies, Foundation CEO Says

Cardano is already being used by roughly 200 large companies in Germany through agentic AI deployments, even if those firms do not realize the blockchain is sitting underneath their stack, according to Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard. The claim, made during an interview with Jane King on GBBC’s Markets on Chain series from the New […]

blockonomi.com $40M GGR in Beta Has Turned Spartans.com Into a Real Crypto Sports Betting Threat to BC.GAME and Bet365

Spartans.com has already generated $40 million in gross gaming revenue while still in beta, and that single number changes how it should be viewed against BC.GAME and Bet365. Most platforms in this category are still judged on offers, product depth, or brand familiarity. Spartans is already producing operating results before full rollout. It has also [...] The post $40M GGR in Beta Has Turned Spartans.com Into a Real Crypto Sports Betting Threat to BC.GAME and Bet365 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — April 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin Magazine Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF Representative Sheri Biggs of South Carolina has disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in Bitcoin exposure. This post Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Can Pepeto Lead the 3 Best Cryptos to Buy Now as Bitcoin and Solana Recover?

The 3 best cryptos to buy now just got a fresh institutional trigger. Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority granted its first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and an Anchorpoint/Standard Chartered venture on April 10, opening Asia’s largest financial hub to regulated stablecoin rails, according to Crypto.com. Bitcoin (BTC) holds $74,621 and Solana (SOL) trades at $85.25 as [...] The post Can Pepeto Lead the 3 Best Cryptos to Buy Now as Bitcoin and Solana Recover? appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Breaks Above Descending Channel After 6% Daily Surge

Ethereum is trading around $2,460 as it holds near its highest levels since the February breakdown, with the broader crypto market continuing to recover. ETH is now pressing against one of the most technically significant zones of the entire correction. How the price behaves over the next several sessions will go a long way toward […]

news.bitcoin.com Oil Prices Crash as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

The announcement was made by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who specified that as part of the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open.” Oil futures plummeted, with the WTI and Brent benchmarks falling over 10%, reaching below $90. Key Takeaways: Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, crashing Brent futures 10% to $87.19 and […]

bitcoinist.com Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels

North Korean hackers likely pocketed hundreds of millions in stolen crypto — and now a US court is being asked to decide whether a stablecoin giant should have stopped them. Related Reading: X Money’s Crypto Ambitions Draw Fire From Senator Over Security Fears Circle’s Own Track Record Becomes A Key Weapon A class action lawsuit […]

forklog.media Bitcoin breaks through $78,000 as the Strait of Hormuz reopens

Bitcoin climbed to $78,000 for the first time since early February after Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the Strait of Hormuz had reopened. In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026 At the time of writing, bitcoin trades around $77,900, up 5% over the past 24 hours. Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Earlier, Glassnode noted that confirming a bull trend would require a break above $78,000 — the level of the realised market price. The broader market followed. Ethereum jumped 6% to $2,400. XRP added 6.3%, Solana — 6.5%. Source: CoinMarketCap.  Amid the rally, liquidations nearly reached $200m in an hour, with $171m of that from shorts. The daily tally hit $728m. Source: CoinGlass.  Araghchi wrote that commercial vessels will be able to transit the strait for the duration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The ten-day truce was reached the day before, on April 16. US President Donald Trump confirmed the reopening of Hormuz, adding that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue until talks with Tehran conclude. According to the US leader, the parties have agreed on most of the deal’s points, so the process “should move very quickly”. Oil and equities react The Iranian foreign ministry’s announcement pressured energy prices. Brent fell 10% — to $89 — while WTI slid almost 11% — to $84. At the outset of the Middle East conflict and after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, fuel prices had topped $100. US stocks cheered the news. The S&P 500 returned to record highs and, for the first time since late January, exceeded 7,000 points. The Nasdaq also broke its ATH. Technology firms led the rally, wrote Bloomberg. Analysts said retail investors have looked past the war with Iran and started snapping up AI and innovation stocks. “After the ceasefire announcement, the focus quickly returned to artificial intelligence and other technology themes, and the stocks popular with retail investors — especially the most volatile — started leading the market up from local lows,” said Dave Mazza of Roundhill Investments. Even so, conditions remain “fragile”, analysts reckon. Oil has yet to return to prewar levels and in March posted its biggest monthly gain since 2022. The consequences for the Persian Gulf’s energy infrastructure remain unassessed. “The problems in the Middle East and in the private-credit market have not gone away, so this kind of action is definitely worrisome,” warned Matt Maley of Miller Tabak. What it means for crypto MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe expects bitcoin to rise alongside equities, pointing to the Nasdaq, which has risen 12 days in a row. The Nasdaq is up 12 days in a row.Only a few occassions we've seen this happening.What does that mean for $BTC?Why is $BTC not following with the same strength?#Bitcoin is definitely broken and lost its premise! In this post, I'll give some statistical data on what I… pic.twitter.com/HRA1NQ21DD— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 17, 2026 Such episodes — when the index staged a powerful rally while digital gold was in a relatively mature phase — occurred only twice: in July 2013 and July 2017. In both cases, bitcoin later followed the Nasdaq: in 2013, the asset’s price rose by 1,000% six months after the index peaked; in 2017, it jumped by 400%. In previous, milder Nasdaq upswings, bitcoin lagged by two to three weeks before outperforming by four to six times. “My base case: we’ll see a rally to $85,000–88,000 as a first test, but if the Nasdaq keeps rising, I wouldn’t be surprised if bitcoin aims for all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2026,” van de Poppe forecast. Other analysts are more circumspect about the market’s next leg. According to the commentator known as Darkfost, conditions remain highly unstable and speculative, with futures reacting sharply to each new headline. 🟢 More than $2B Buy Volume hits Bitcoin as Strait of Hormuz reopensThis week marks a real turning point, both in terms of geopolitics and macroeconomics.After Tuesday’s PPI figures came in well below expectations, suggesting that inflation driven by higher energy prices may… pic.twitter.com/ieZj8ihPPO— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) April 17, 2026 Within an hour of the announcement, aggressive buy volume in derivatives exceeded $2.1bn, he noted, with more than $1.9bn on Binance alone. According to Glassnode, options-market positioning remains uncertain. Bitcoin is attempting to break above the 74–75K zone after two rejections in March.Here’s what Bitcoin options data reveals about positioning, volatility expectations, and market sentiment beneath the surface. pic.twitter.com/bZfeSeh46E— glassnode (@glassnode) April 17, 2026 On the one hand, traders are actively buying calls, creating a zone that could accelerate gains if $74,000–78,000 breaks. On the other, volatility is falling, defensive hedges remain in place and conviction is lacking. The market cannot decide whether to fade current volatility or prepare for a new move. Positioning is tentative and no one is leading the rally, the specialists concluded. Nexo confirmed the contradiction: the rally is gathering steam, yet the derivatives market does not buy it. Funding rates remain low, demand elevated and positioning defensive. On April 17, analysts warned of the risk of a short squeeze in the crypto market.

blockonomi.com Spartans.com Built the 14th Biggest Casino in Beta – Now Watch What August 1st Does to Winna and Betano’s Market

Spartans.com is in its beta stage and has already posted numbers that most fully operational platforms take years to produce. The top crypto casino contender already holds a 14th global ranking with $1 billion in wagers and a $7M leaderboard running, all before August 1st. This is the story the industry is tracking. Winna, launched [...] The post Spartans.com Built the 14th Biggest Casino in Beta – Now Watch What August 1st Does to Winna and Betano’s Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Kraken Parent Payward Eyes $550M Bitnomial Deal to Unlock U.S. Derivatives Market

TLDR: Payward plans to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550M using a mix of cash and stock. Bitnomial holds rare U.S. licenses enabling trading, clearing, and brokerage services. The deal allows Payward to bypass years of regulatory approvals and setup delays. Acquisition strengthens Kraken’s position in the regulated U.S. derivatives market. Kraken’s parent company, Payward, [...] The post Kraken Parent Payward Eyes $550M Bitnomial Deal to Unlock U.S. Derivatives Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns

Bitcoin Magazine U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested updates from the DOJ and FinCEN on monitors overseeing Binance, citing AML compliance concerns, according to Fortune. This post U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockmanity.com Ethereum Foundation Initiative Exposes 100 North Korean IT Workers in Web3 Ecosystem

A Major Security Win for Ethereum In a big step for crypto safety, the has uncovered 100 North Korean IT workers hiding inside Web3 companies. These workers used fake names to blend in. The Ethereum Foundation paid for a six-month […] The post Ethereum Foundation Initiative Exposes 100 North Korean IT Workers in Web3 Ecosystem appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com S&P 500 Targets $7,500 as AI Earnings Surge and Institutional Capital Flows into US Equities

TLDR: S&P 500 earnings estimates for 2026 were revised up 300 basis points, with 14–17% projected YoY growth. The Magnificent 7 tech stocks are driving nearly 40% of the S&P 500’s recent upside amid AI spending. Core inflation holds near 2.6%, keeping Fed rate cut expectations alive for Q3 or Q4 of 2026. Bitcoin and [...] The post S&P 500 Targets $7,500 as AI Earnings Surge and Institutional Capital Flows into US Equities appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com XRP Holds Breakout as Global Macro Conditions Improve and Stronger Institutional Flows Support Further Upside

Buying pressure remains firmly in control as XRP holds a breakout near intraday highs after a sharp rally. Strong momentum and improving market conditions are supporting the advance, while technical signals show the move is becoming extended. Key Takeaways: XRP held above breakout levels, signaling buyers still control the trend. Institutional flows and Rakuten support […]

blockonomi.com $1bn in Wagers, 14th in World: Spartans.com Is in Beta and Already Beating Duel and Betway’s Early Numbers

Spartans.com is in its beta stage. That single fact makes everything that follows more significant. The best crypto casino contender has already recorded $1 billion in wagers, $40 million in GGR, $100 million in deposits, and 27,000 first-time depositors, all before its August 1st global launch. The platform is running the $7M leaderboard, the CashRake system, [...] The post $1bn in Wagers, 14th in World: Spartans.com Is in Beta and Already Beating Duel and Betway’s Early Numbers appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Kooc Media Launches Dedicated PR Packages for Online Casino and Sportsbook Brands

Kooc Media, a PR distribution agency specialising in crypto, fintech, technology and iGaming, has launched a new set of dedicated PR packages for online casino and sportsbook brands. The packages combine guaranteed media placements, newswire syndication and in-house editorial support to give gambling operators a straightforward route to widespread media coverage. The launch targets a [...] The post Kooc Media Launches Dedicated PR Packages for Online Casino and Sportsbook Brands appeared first on Blockonomi.

btcmanager.com Gurhan Kiziloz drives $1.44b betting volume at Nexus International by independent execution

Gurhan Kiziloz leads Nexus International with a self-sustaining, profit-focused strategy in a capital-intensive digital sector. The modern technology and digital entertainment sector is frequently characterized by aggressive capital burn, highly dilutive venture funding rounds, and entirely elusive profitability. However, Founder…