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#Bitcoin has long been promised to function as money. In practice, it rarely does.While 99% of transactions are still speculative trading, for as long as bitcoin has been a thing it has been used to s

#Bitcoin has long been promised to function as money. In practice, it rarely does.While 99% of transactions are still speculative trading, for as long as bitcoin has been a thing it has been used to skirt governments’ economic controls. Cryptocurrencies are particularly attractive for countries facing sanctions.The Iranian government is considering charging oil tankers for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in cryptocurrency. The reports have excited the bitcoin community with crypto markets jumping slightly in response. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in bitcoin, ensuring they can’t be traced or confiscated due to sanctions”, an Iranian government spokesperson told the Financial Times.$2 million per ship – in cryptoAccording to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, Iran’s armed forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has accepted payments from ship operators since March, charging up to US$2 million per vessel to transit the strait. Payment can be made not only in bitcoin but also in Chinese yuan or the dollar-pegged “stablecoin” tether.For shipping companies, the details remain unclear. But many ships are unlikely to set sail without assurances of safe passage from the IRGC.The US has taken a hard line. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of extortion and stated that the US would hunt down and intercept any ships in international waters that paid the Iranian tolls.The stalemate is likely to tighten an already narrow choke point. The war has reduced the passage of tankers to a trickle.Practical problemsOur research has examined how individuals and governments facing sanctions use cryptocurrencies as a way to buy and sell oil, raise hard currency and sidestep economic embargoes. Iran is no stranger to crypto shenanigans. Around 4.5% of all bitcoin mining takes place there, allowing the country to purchase imports and bypass US sanctions.Yet implementing a bitcoin-based toll sy

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On April 18, according to Iranian media, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement declaring that Iran is determined to control passage through the Strait of Hormu

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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 providers, and fintechs with

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The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at revolutionizing the management of public funds through blockchain technology. Set to launch in the

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at revolutionizing the management of public funds through blockchain technology. Set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 within the tech-forward hub of Sejong City, this initiative will transition government operational spending from traditional corporate cards to programmable tokenized deposits. Approved under a 2026 regulatory sandbox, the trial marks a strategic shift from using digital assets for simple subsidies to integrating them into the daily, granular operations of state departments.By utilizing "bank liabilities on a blockchain," the South Korean government aims to achieve a level of oversight and efficiency that is technically impossible within conventional banking systems. These tokenized deposits feature built-in smart contracts, allowing for predefined spending limits based on specific timeframes and expense categories. This programmability is expected to drastically enhance transparency, virtually eliminating the misuse of public funds while simultaneously cutting settlement times and lowering transaction fees for small businesses by bypassing expensive traditional card networks.This pilot serves as a critical stepping stone toward South Korea’s ambitious "Digital Treasury" goal: digitizing 25% of all treasury fund executions—amounting to approximately KRW 110 trillion annually—by 2030. Building on previous successes, such as the March 2026 trial for electric vehicle charging subsidies, the Sejong City test will rigorously evaluate the mechanics of auditing, governance, and settlement before a potential nationwide rollout. If successful, it could trigger a massive regulatory overhaul, positioning South Korea as a global leader in the fusion of blockchain technology and sovereign public finance.Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?Wall Street Slides as Iran War Uncertainty, Oil Surge, and AI Fears Rattl

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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 t

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 York Stock Exchange published April 16, points to a version of blockchain adoption that is less visible to end users but potentially more embedded in enterprise infrastructure.

200 German Companies Use Cardano Without Even Knowing It

Gregaard framed the Cardano Foundation’s role as pushing blockchain into systems people use without necessarily recognizing it. “We have about 200 companies in Germany who live on agentic AI, fairly large companies, and they don’t even know they’re using Cardano as a security layer, as a digital identity layer and as an accountability layer,” he said. “Part of when you have, for instance, agentic AI who’s using data from two different databases, [is] ensuring that the agentic AI is who they say they are, that they have the data they claim without disclosing it, because we want privacy.”

That argument was central to Gregaard’s broader pitch: blockchain, in his view, is becoming an underlying trust and coordination layer for AI-driven systems rather than simply a rails story for tokens or payments. He described a model where users could interact with seamless consumer applications while Cardano handles provenance, identity and compliance in the background. The point was less about visible crypto branding than about infrastructure-level deployme

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 Fr

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation Contest Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Polkadot recovers 17% after Hyperbridge exploit: Will DOT’s gains continue? The Hyperbridge exp

Polkadot recovers 17% after Hyperbridge exploit: Will DOT’s gains continue?

The Hyperbridge exploit caused Polkadot [$DOT] to lose a significant portion of its market cap, but it has since fully recovered.

The altcoin’s price crashed after a hacker minted 1 billion $DOT tokens on Ethereum [$ETH] but only sold them for $237K due to lack of liquidity. The team clarified that the actual loss had ballooned to $2.5 million as the team made efforts to recover the funds.

However, the assurance that Polkadot’s core network security remained intact fueled a 17% price recovery.

What drove $DOT’s price recovery?

A statement released by the team after the exploit assured users of security, as the core network had not been affected. It’s the bridged $DOT tokens on Ethereum.

As a result, the community sentiment returned to 82% bullish from 954.1K voters, as per CoinMarketCap. Consequently, the price of the altcoin rallied from $1.146 to $1.354.

The relief brought about a rebound in network activity. As per Artemis data, the number of transactions increased by 1,400, from 10.5K to 11.9K, in just a day.

Additionally, daily active users (DAU) increased by 1.67x even though the figures remained relatively low. DAU rose from 3,000 to 5,000, indicating users were gradually returning to the network

The Total Value Locked (TVL) also experienced a surge of about 11.29% in a day, while the stablecoin market cap grew to $77.83 million after the massive drop.

Moreover, the altcoin commanded a significant amount of daily trading volume of about $403 million. However, the revenue of the network remained low as it attempted to get back on its feet.



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The market is at a key inflection point as FOMO builds but follow-through still lags.



Crypto today is sitting at a key level where the next move could be driven by FOMO.

On the technical side, high-cap assets are seeing steady inflows, which is keeping prices stable near key resistance zones.

With the weekend ahead and the stock market closed, crypto could see more inflows. The next 48 hours will be important in deciding whether the market builds a local bottom at these levels.

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On the sentiment side, things are turning more bullish. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved up two points and is now just two points away from entering the “greed” zone, which often signals stronger risk appetite.

Technically, Bitcoin’s [BTC] push toward $76k shows this momentum may already be playing out.



Why is crypto up today? Bitcoin pushes towards $76

After reaching a cycle peak of around $3.6 in July 2025, XRP has experienced a steep correction, falling more than 50% and briefly losing the $1.5 support level. The decline has cooled investor enthus

After reaching a cycle peak of around $3.6 in July 2025, XRP has experienced a steep correction, falling more than 50% and briefly losing the $1.5 support level. The decline has cooled investor enthusiasm, but bullish sentiment has not completely disappeared.
Despite the ongoing downturn, some market analysts remain optimistic that XRP may avoid a deeper collapse below the $1 mark.
Technical Structure Still Holding Key Levels
Crypto analyst “Crypto Luke” noted on X that XRP continues to defend a broadening wedge pattern, a structure that often signals sustained demand even during volatile price action.
According to the analysis, this suggests buyers are still stepping in at key support zones, preventing a complete breakdown of the trend.
Momentum Indicators Turning Cautiously Positive
The analyst also highlighted improving technical signals:
Stochastic indicators are beginning to turn upward
RSI (Relative Strength Index) remains relatively stable
These signals suggest that downside momentum may be slowing, rather than accelerating.
Liquidity Returning to the Market
Another key factor is liquidity flow. The analyst pointed out that capital is gradually flowing back into major crypto assets, supported by broader market recovery in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Since liquidity is often considered the “fuel” of price trends, renewed inflows could help stabilize XRP’s current structure.
Institutional Activity Adds Support
XRP has also seen increased institutional attention, with XRP-related ETFs reportedly recording more inflows than outflows in recent sessions. This shift suggests accumulation rather than distribution among larger market participants.
“Not a Collapse Scenario”
Crypto Luke emphasized that while XRP is not expected to surge immediately, the chart structure does not resemble a breakdown scenario.
“I’d rather be accumulating here than chasing later,” the analyst noted, suggesting a long-term positioning approach rather than short-term panic selling.


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$BTC finally broke above the resistance level at $74K. Clearly, bulls are in control and they might attempt a further push higher to $80K. From now on, it's worth monitoring the 1H EMA200, as it might

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