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On April 15, U.S. President Trump stated that oil prices will fall back to previous levels, possibly even lower. Saudi Arabia has not opposed the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. (Regarding Iran) the

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eToro announced on April 15, 2026 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Zengo, a self-hosted crypto wallet provider founded in 2018, in a deal that combines eToro’s 40-million-user trading platform with Zengo’s keyless, non-custodial wallet technology.

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A well-known crypto analyst, known as Cheds, believes Bitcoin may be signaling a significant bullish reversal. He suggests that BTC could be forming a rare "compound fulcrum bottom" on its daily chart

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XRP Price Analysis: XRP Ready for a Breakout as Whale Accumulation Builds



$XRP is gearing up for a price breakout as the broader crypto market turns bullish and whales accumulate the coin in large numbers.

$XRP moved one place lower in the crypto market ranking, with BNB overtaking it to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins. This comes as $XRP continues to consolidate, trailing the momentum seen among large-cap coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

At the time of writing, $XRP trades at $1.35, down a little over 1% in the past 24 hours. The coin has also remained almost unchanged in the past seven days, down just 1.9%, further confirming how stagnant its price has been lately.

$XRP Price Analysis

Despite this consolidatory trend, the positive is that the $XRP price has held support. While it has not yet broken out, the altcoin has maintained the $1.30-$1.33 support zone, keeping hopes of a breakout alive.

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Notably, $XRP has consolidated around the mid $1.30s for over two weeks now, building momentum for a breakout. For context, the longer a consolidation, the stronger the breakout. Now, with the broader market recovery and sentiments improving, it is only a matter of time before $XRP breaks out.

The crucial point to watch is the 50-day moving average. $XRP has faced rejection on the last two attempts to break above this dynamic resistance, peaking at around $1.395 on April 7 and 14.

Multiple retests weaken selling pressure, and if $XRP keeps hitting this supply wall, a breakout could be imminent. Currently at $1.38, breaking above the 50-day MA with strong volume sets the pace for a rally to the next resistance stronghold around $1.46.

However, further market participation could help this course. Futures trading volume is down 2.67% in the past 24 hours, and $XRP spot activities have dropped 7.

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Stablecoin liquidity stays idle at $319B as Ethereum activity slows – Why? HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End? Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Stablecoin liquidity

Stablecoin liquidity stays idle at $319B as Ethereum activity slows – Why?





Stablecoin liquidity stays idle at $319B as Ethereum activity slows - Why?

A divergence emerged on Ethereum [ETH], where stablecoin liquidity remained present, yet network activity declined during Bitcoin’s [BTC] consolidation phase.

At press time, Tether [USDT] Active Addresses fell to 202,300, while USD Coin [USDC] dropped to 109,300, marking the lowest levels since mid-December. Meanwhile, this decline reflected reduced transactional demand on Ethereum, as users held stablecoins without deploying them.



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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Post To Earn BonusBitcoin faces $240B demand shock as ‘surprise’ tax refunds and new IRS crypto rules arrive Tax season is now

Bitcoin faces $240B demand shock as ‘surprise’ tax refunds and new IRS crypto rules arrive

Tax season is now more connected to Bitcoin’s retail demand.

Bitcoin has spent the first half of April trading in the low $70,000s, with recent moves through the $71,000 to $75,000 zone keeping the asset close enough to its highs for retail attention to return quickly.

But there’s a more important change happening beneath the surface.

A lot of household cash is moving through the U.S. financial system as today's April 15 tax deadline arrives. This year, tax season is also more complicated for people who own crypto.

This overlap creates a more interesting situation than the usual talk about ETFs or the broader economy.

Recent IRS statistics show just how big the refund channel is now.

By April 3, the IRS had sent out 69.8 million refunds, up 3.1% from last year. The total amount refunded was $241.7 billion, a 14.5% increase, and the average refund rose 11.1% to $3,462.

Direct deposit refunds stood out even more.

The IRS reported 70.3 million direct deposit refunds, totaling $242.9 billion. The average direct deposit refund was $3,454.

That’s real money landing in household accounts at a time when Bitcoin is liquid, easy to access, and familiar enough that even a small investment feels possible for people who follow the market.

This link gets even stronger as the tax deadline approaches.

A recent MarketWatch report said the average refund is now about $351 higher than last year. The IRS has also received over a million fewer returns compared to this time last year.

The same report pointed to late-arriving forms and new crypto reporting rules as reasons for the slower pace of filings.

Together, these factors are changing how people talk about Bitcoin.

ETF buyers, institutions, and corporate treasuries still get a lot of attention, but there’s also a retail cash event h

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeA new proposal in the Bitcoin community, known as BIP-361, suggests freezing coins that could be vulnerable to future quantum computer attacks. The goa

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A new proposal in the Bitcoin community, known as BIP-361, suggests freezing coins that could be vulnerable to future quantum computer attacks. The goal is to protect the network from a scenario where advanced quantum machines could break older cryptographic systems and access early or inactive Bitcoin holdings.

The proposal highlights around 1.7 million BTC stored in older address formats that are not quantum-resistant. This includes coins believed to belong to Bitcoin’s creator, which have remained untouched for years but could become a target in the future.

BIP-361 introduces a three-phase plan. First, users would need to migrate to quantum-resistant addresses. Second, old signature methods would be disabled, making coins in outdated addresses unspendable after a set period. Finally, a recovery option using advanced cryptographic proofs may allow users to reclaim frozen funds if they still have access to their private keys.

Supporters view this as a defensive strategy to prevent a major security risk that could damage Bitcoin’s value and trust. However, critics argue that forcing upgrades and freezing funds goes against Bitcoin’s core principles of decentralization and user control.

The proposal is still in an early draft stage and is not close to implementation. It is expected to evolve as research in quantum computing and blockchain security continues.



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Industry teams at major exchanges accelerated defenses after a report by The Information, and ai crypto risks now top incident planning for many firms.

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