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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher

POL April 17, 2026

Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday. CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News...

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown

POL April 17, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the...

Back in the black: Strategy’s returns to profit on bitcoin holdings after $76,000 surge

POL April 17, 2026

Bitcoin climbs above its 100-day moving average, while Strategy moves back above its 200 week trend level. CoinDesk:...

Kraken’s parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock

Kraken’s parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock

POL April 17, 2026

The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in...

France’s finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

France’s finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

POL April 17, 2026

The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank. CoinDesk: Bitcoin,...

Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity

POL April 17, 2026

The bitcoin price is hovering near a key resistance level with $450 million in sell orders overhead...

Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results

POL April 17, 2026

What you need to know for April 17, 2026 CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Read More

Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack

POL April 17, 2026

The exchange, formerly known as Garantex and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K....

The 4.5 signal: Why Glassnode’s RHODL ratio says the bitcoin bottom may be in

POL April 17, 2026

RHODL ratio suggests market conditions resemble cycle corrections rather than late-stage tops, as long-term holders regain dominance. CoinDesk:...

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn’t triggered yet

POL April 17, 2026

A bitcoin indicator based on key moving averages has accurately marked every bear market bottom since 2015....

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown

Back in the black: Strategy’s returns to profit on bitcoin holdings after $76,000 surge

Kraken’s parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock

France’s finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity

Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results

Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack

The 4.5 signal: Why Glassnode’s RHODL ratio says the bitcoin bottom may be in

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn’t triggered yet

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