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#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto founder Joe McCann's passport is sitting with Zanzibar police. He isn't going anywhere until

#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto founder Joe McCann's passport is sitting with Zanzibar police. He isn't going anywhere until they get answers. Related Reading: X Money's Crypto Ambitions Draw Fire From Senator Over Security FearsAuthorities Hold McCann Pending AutopsyTanzanian police are questioning McCann, founder of the crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, after his fiancée, Ashly Robinson, 31, died on April 9 at a hospital in Zanzibar. Robinson had been rushed there after hotel staff found her unresponsive in her room the day before. Based on reports from NBC News and CBS News, police have ruled her death a suicide but they are holding McCann's passport while they await the results of a formal autopsy. The couple had been staying at the same hotel when a dispute arose between them. Officials said the two were separated and moved to different rooms following what police described as a "misunderstanding." Staff later found Robinson in her room with a belt around her neck.McCann has not commented publicly. He could not be reached for comment. Ashly Robinson, right, with her sister, Alyssa Endres. Source: Alyssa Endres Family Pushes Back On Suicide RulingRobinson's relatives are not satisfied with the official account. Her sister, Alyssa Endres, told NBC News that "none of this makes sense." According to the family, Robinson had recently celebrated her 31st birthday and her engagement to McCann both of which had happened just days before her death. Endres described her sister as happy at the time. Robinson, who went by the name Ashlee Jenae on social media, posted her last photo April 5, showing her feeding a giraffe while she celebrated her birthday. The family's challenge to the police ruling adds another layer of uncertainty to a case that is already far from closed. 

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Market Updates: France Moves to Curb Crypto “Wrench Attacks”; Meta-1 Scam Operator Receives 23-Year Jail Term; Tether Commits $150M to Drift Recovery
French authorities are stepping up efforts to protect cryptocurrency investors amid a sharp increase in violent, targeted attacks.

Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, Jean-Didier Berger, minister delegate to the interior minister of France, said the government has already introduced preventive steps. Specifically, these include a dedicated platform to reduce so-called “wrench attacks,” in which criminals use force to access digital assets.

The initiative is already seeing strong uptake, with thousands of users reportedly signing up. Berger also confirmed ongoing coordination with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on a broader national security strategy, which is expected to be developed in the coming weeks.

The urgency behind these measures is reflected in recent figures. French outlet RTL reported 41 crypto-related kidnappings so far in 2026. This suggests an incident roughly every two and a half days.

Beyond France, the trend appears global. Cybersecurity firm CertiK recorded 72 verified wrench attacks in 2025, a 75% year-on-year increase. France led with 19 cases, while Europe accounted for about 40% of all incidents.

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Legendary Investor Turns $31K Bet on Asteroid Shiba into $301K: Details An unidentified crypto trader has transformed a modest bet on Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) into a substantial gain after enduring more than a year of losses.

In the fast-paced cryptocurrency market, where participants often pursue quick profits, the activity of wallet '0x2aff' presents a stark contrast.

According to Lookonchain, the trader made a high-risk move in late 2024 by accumulating billions of ASTEROID tokens. Although the position initially deteriorated, it has since surged sharply following an extended holding period.

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Geopolitical tensions took another turn on April 18 as Iran announced it has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In response, U.S. Preside

Geopolitical tensions took another turn on April 18 as Iran announced it has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
In response, U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back firmly, stating that Iran “cannot coerce” the United States. Speaking during a White House media briefing, Trump struck a somewhat balanced tone — acknowledging that ongoing discussions between the two countries are “very good” and progressing “very smoothly,” while also warning against any attempt to use the strait as leverage.
“We are talking to them… they want to block the strait again, but Iran cannot coerce us,” Trump said, hinting that further developments could emerge before the end of the day.
Meanwhile, Iran signaled a much tougher stance on the ground. A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters stated that due to what it described as repeated U.S. violations of commitments, Iran has restored full control over the strait. The area, according to Iranian officials, is now under strict supervision by its armed forces.
This dual narrative — diplomatic optimism paired with military assertiveness — highlights the fragile balance currently shaping U.S.–Iran relations. While both sides are engaged in dialogue, actions on the ground suggest neither is willing to ease strategic pressure just yet.
Given that nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, even the slightest disruption or escalation can ripple across global markets.


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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improves

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows over the past week, marking their strongest performance in more than three months as market sentiment shifts toward risk assets.

Data from SoSoValue shows that spot Bitcoin ($BTC) ETFs attracted $996 muillion in total net inflows last week, the highest weekly intake since early January, when inflows reached about $1.4 billion.

Friday saw $663.9 million in inflows, the strongest single-day performance of the week. Earlier gains included $411.5 million on Tuesday and $186 million on Wednesday, followed by a more modest $26 million on Thursday. The period began with a $291 million outflow on Monday.

Total net assets across spot Bitcoin ETFs climbed above $101 billion by Friday, alongside a sharp increase in trading activity, with daily volumes nearing $4.8 billion.

Related: Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin fund overtakes WisdomTree after 6 trading days

Markets price in de-escalation

According to analysts at Bitunix, markets are increasingly pricing in how geopolitical tensions evolve rather than whether they persist. Signs of de-escalation, particularly around US–Iran relations, have reduced extreme risk scenarios, weakening demand for traditional safe havens like the US dollar, they said.

The analysts added that the Federal Reserve is still taking a cautious approach, and expectations for rate cuts remain limited. At the same time, concerns about US debt demand and high long-term yields are starting to weaken confidence in traditional “risk-free” assets. This has contributed to additional pressure on the dollar, further supporting flows into alternative assets, including Bitcoin.

“In crypto market structure, $BTC is currently in a classic liquidity redistribution phase,” they wrote, adding 

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The Bitcoin (BTC) price has been displaying significant strength in the past few days and marked monthly highs above $78,000. Currently, the price is experiencing significant upward pressure as it plunges below $76,500. The underlying data presents a more complex picture than the price action suggests, as the on-chain and derivatives signals reveal the token being in a transition phase. 

This raises a key question for traders: is Bitcoin preparing for a breakout toward new highs or setting up for another rejection at resistance?

Bitcoin Price Tests Key Support Near $76.5K
Bitcoin has rebounded from the $65,000 region and is now testing the $76,000–$78,000 resistance zone, a level that has repeatedly capped upside in recent weeks. Despite the recovery, the broader structure still lacks a confirmed breakout, with price yet to establish a clear higher high above this range.

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On April 18, global markets saw a significant rebound over the past week, driven by expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East, but core uncertainties remain unresolved. Iran had announced the

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CFTC AI news came directly from Capitol Hill Thursday as Chairman Mike Selig told the House Agriculture Committee that artificial intelligence tools, specifically Microsoft’s Copilot, are filling surveillance and investigation gaps at an agency that has lost roughly 25% of its workforce since 2025, even as Congress prepares to hand it primary oversight of the US crypto market. Summary Tools such as AI are going to be very helpful in surveilling and bringing the investigations, and we’re incorporating that into various workflows,” Selig told lawmakers, citing Copilot as one productivity tool across the agency. The CFTC currently operates with only Selig as its single sitting commissioner out of five required by law, with four seats vacant including both minority-party positions. Selig confirmed “numerous investigations ongoing” in prediction markets, where platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi have drawn scrutiny for well-timed trades tied to US military actions and government announcements. CFTC AI news emerged from Thursday’s House Agriculture Committee oversight hearing as Chairman Mike Selig defended his agency’s shrinking headcount by pointing to productivity gains from AI tools, even as lawmakers pressed him on whether the CFTC has the resources to oversee both a rapidly growing crypto market and a prediction market sector that has ballooned into the billions of dollars in annual volume. The agency has lost approximately 25% of its staff since 2025 under President Trump’s federal workforce reduction drive. Enforcement division staffing, at roughly 108 positions after a recent budget request for three new hires, is still 23% below the 140 enforcement employees on record in 2025. The CFTC currently operates with Selig as the sole sitting commissioner, with four of five legally required positions unfilled including both minority-party seats. “T

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