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On April 18, Iranian media reported that an Iranian military spokesman stated that control over the Strait of Hormuz has been restored to its previous state due to the U.S. 'repeatedly breaching promi

Iranian Military Spokesman: Control Over Strait of Hormuz Restored Due to U.S. 'Breach of Promises'

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Market Updates: Circle Sued Over $280M Drift Exploit, Grinex Halts Trading After $13.7M Hack, Public Miners Dump 32K Bitcoin in Q1 A series of major developments has unsettled the crypto sector today, including legal action against Circle Internet Group, a fresh exchange hack, record Bitcoin sales by miners, and the launch of spot crypto trading services by leading brokerage Charles Schwab.

To begin with, Circle Internet Group faces a class action arising from a major breach involving Drift Protocol. The lawsuit, filed in a Massachusetts federal court by investor Joshua McCollum, represents more than 100 affected participants. The case centers on an April 1 breach that resulted in approximately $280 million in losses. According to the complaint, attackers transferred roughly $230 million in USDC across blockchains over several hours. These transactions allegedly used Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to route funds from Solana to Ethereum without interruption.

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Following the broader market recovery, sentiment appears to be shifting in the XRP market as signs of renewed bullish momentum start to take hold. A growing bullish momentum implies that buyers are gradually stepping back in. However, a key metric suggests a lingering underlying weakness beneath the surface.

The Real State Of The XRP Market

After a period of uncertainty and subdued price action, XRP is gaining bullish traction, drawing closer to reclaiming the $1.50 mark. Even with the newfound strength of the altcoin, certain indicators show the broader market trend still appears to be weak and bearish, creating a layer of uncertainty.

While it may seem bullish, Teddy, a crypto expert, has drawn attention to the XRP Sharpe Ratio, which is offering a sobering view of the XRP market. The key metric is trending in negative territory, indicating that conditions remain in a post-pain phase. What this means is investors are still recovering from earlier drawdowns despite a period of market stabilization.

According to Teddy, the Sharpe Ratio is a crucial indicator that measures beyond price action. It also shows whether the market is delivering enough return for the volatility behind the move, making it important for a phase filter, not as a trigger. When the ratio travels deep into positive territory, the move is typically considered mature, and the reward is already getting stretched.


Following the broader market recovery, sentiment a

PIPPIN surges 16%, but the threat of a sharp reversal looms The risk of a potential price decline in Solana-based Pippin (PIPPIN) continues to rise, even after rallying 16% over the past 24 hours. As 

PIPPIN surges 16%, but the threat of a sharp reversal looms

The risk of a potential price decline in Solana-based Pippin (PIPPIN) continues to rise, even after rallying 16% over the past 24 hours.

As of the 17th of April, while the broader crypto market continues to struggle, PIPPIN has posted notable gains and reached a key reversal zone where it has historically faced selling pressure.

At press time, PIPPIN was trading at $0.0355, up 16.05% over the past 24 hours. It also recorded an intraday high of $0.04273 during the same period.



The asset’s notable price surge appears to have attracted significant market participation, as reflected in trading volume, which jumped over 95% to $51.02 million.

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Donald Trump's legal team and the Internal Revenue Service are reportedly engaged in settlement negotiations over a $10 billion federal lawsuit stemming from the unauthorized disclosure of the president's private tax records. Court documents filed Friday in Miami federal court revealed that both parties have jointly requested a 90-day pause in proceedings to explore a resolution and avoid lengthy litigation.The lawsuit traces back to former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn, who illegally leaked Trump's tax returns to major media outlets, including the New York Times and ProPublica, between 2019 and 2020. The leaked documents revealed that Trump paid minimal federal income taxes over several years. Littlejohn was subsequently charged in 2023, pleaded guilty to improper disclosures, and was sentenced to five years in prison.Trump, along with co-plaintiffs Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization, allege the leaks caused significant financial damage, reputational harm, and public embarrassment. A spokesperson for Trump's legal team maintained that the IRS failed to prevent a politically motivated employee from exposing confidential taxpayer information to left-leaning media organizations.The case presents a unique legal conflict, as Trump is effectively suing his own administration. The Department of Justice, which represents the IRS and the Treasury Department, ultimately reports to the president, raising complex conflict-of-interest concerns. Both the White House and the DOJ declined to comment on the matter. Should a settlement be reached, any resulting payout would likely be funded by taxpayers. Trump has pledged to donate any recovered amount to charity.This lawsuit is one of several high-profile legal actions Trump has pursued since returning to the White House. He has also filed $15 billion and $10 billion lawsuits against the New York

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Ryan Kirkley: From Oil To Bitcoin, Markets Shift With Strait Of Hormuz News

WASHINGTON -- Cryptocurrency markets surged and oil traders recalibrated after signals that the Strait of Hormuz is reopening, even as military tensions and policy contradictions persist.

While equities have been slower to react, analysts say the divergence reflects how different parts of the global financial system process risk and liquidity.

Ryan Kirkley, CEO of blockchain payments company Global Settlement Network

In an interview with RFE/RL on April 17, Ryan Kirkley, CEO of blockchain payments company Global Settlement Network, explains the worldwide economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, why markets are moving at varying paces, and why oil prices may already be turning.

RFE/RL: Let's start simple. Why is the Strait of Hormuz so critical to the global market?

Ryan Kirkley: We see roughly 20 percent of all oil and nearly 30 percent of petroleum products flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Even a small disruption breaks global supply chains, from pharmaceuticals to agriculture to jet fuel to the energy that powers grids around the world.

The moment that flow is interrupted, we begin to see countries falter, economies weaken, and entire industries come under rapid stress. Realistically, the Strait of Hormuz touches nearly every part of the global economy.

RFE/RL: One industry that responded quickly to the latest developments is crypto. Why is Bitcoin suddenly part of this conversation?

Kirkley: Bitcoin was always part of this conversation with Iran. What many people don't realize is that Iran accounts for a significant share of global Bitcoin mining.

During the conflict, we saw mining difficulty -- essentially the cost of producing Bitcoin -- drop sharply as energy infrastructure was disrupted. Now, with a cease-fire and some restoration of energy grids, that has rebo

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XRP May Drop Further, But Here's What Truly Matters: Black Swan Capitalist Founder Black Swan Capitalist Founder Versan Aljarrah challenges the market's fixation on short-term XRP price predictions.

In a detailed X post, he argues that investors are asking the wrong question about XRP's price action. Rather than focusing on whether XRP will drop further in the short term, he urges investors to analyze liquidity cycles, macroeconomic forces, and XRP's long-term role in financial infrastructure.

Key Points

Versan Aljarrah argues that investors focus on the wrong question when they fixate on XRP's short-term price direction.

The analyst urges investors to shift attention to liquidity cycles, macroeconomic trends, and long-term market structure.

XRP May Drop Further, But Here's What Truly Matter

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Brent jumped, DXY rose, and Bitcoin rolled over. XRP followed the pressure lower through the week, even though its long-term pitch should, in theory, become more relevant as global money flows grow more expensive and more fragile.

That contradiction is the center of the setup. XRP rallied for much of this cycle on the idea that Ripple’s regulated expansion, enterprise positioning, and capital-market traction were building a more durable floor under the token.

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