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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestMarket Rally! Claim Your AirdropMyanmar's newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing has approved the release of 4,335 prisoners,

Myanmar's newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing has approved the release of 4,335 prisoners, according to state broadcaster MRTV, marking the third amnesty issued in the country within six months. The announcement did not identify those receiving pardons by name.Among those to be freed are 179 foreign nationals, who will subsequently be deported. The amnesty also includes the commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment, life sentences reduced to 40 years, and term reductions of one-sixth for other inmates. Such pardons are a longstanding tradition in Myanmar, typically coinciding with Independence Day in January and the Burmese New Year in April.The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Myanmar's human rights record. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners reports that over 30,000 individuals have been detained on political grounds since the military seized power in a 2021 coup. Among those still imprisoned is Nobel laureate and former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who is serving a 27-year sentence on charges her supporters widely consider politically driven. The 80-year-old has not appeared in public since concluding her trials, and her exact location remains undisclosed. Her son Kim Aris confirmed in recent interviews that her health is deteriorating and that he has had limited contact with her.This latest amnesty follows two earlier releases — one in November covering approximately 8,665 individuals, and another in January freeing more than 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day.Min Aung Hlaing, 69, was formally elected president by parliament on April 3, consolidating his authority over a nation still gripped by civil war that has displaced more than 3.5 million people. At his inauguration, he pledged to prioritize peace, national stability, and reconciliation as the country navigates a deeply uncertain political landscape.Gol

Myanmar's newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestHTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches!XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout $XRP is starting t

XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout



$XRP is starting to outperform in a way that gets attention. The token is up about 8% on the week and around 3% on the day, pushing ahead of bitcoin and ether, but the move still looks controlled rather than explosive. That keeps the focus on whether this is early accumulation or just another range-bound push.

News Background

• Analysts are increasingly pointing to long-term breakout structures, with some framing the current setup as part of a multi-year pattern that could extend toward much higher levels, including speculative $10 targets.

• The rally comes as $XRP retests a major structural zone tied to prior cycle expansions, drawing renewed attention from traders watching for early signs of a larger trend shift.

Price Action Summary

• $XRP climbed toward $1.43, posting roughly 3% gains on the day and about 8% over the past week.
• The move developed through steady higher lows rather than sharp spikes, pointing to controlled buying.
• Price continues to stall below the $1.44 resistance area despite multiple attempts to break higher.

Technical Analysis

• The key signal is relative strength. $XRP is outperforming majors, which often happens early in rotation phases.
• The move is supported by structure, with higher lows forming, but volume remains inconsistent.
• A breakout above the 200-day EMA adds a constructive signal, though follow-through is still limited.
• Without expansion in participation, the rally risks staying within a broader consolidation range.

What traders should watch

• $1.44 is the immediate ceiling. A clean break would strengthen the bullish case.
• $1.40 remains the near-term support that keeps momentum intact.
• Failure to build volume on further upside increases the risk of another rejection within the range.

XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, wh

Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowLess Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market-Making Transactions A new study has found that while most crypto protocols generate revenue, they fail to disclose crucial 

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market-Making Transactions

A new study has found that while most crypto protocols generate revenue, they fail to disclose crucial investor information. Key shortcomings include market-making protocols and structured investor communications.

Key Findings

Novora's research found that among more than 150 crypto protocols, 91% generate revenue, but information disclosure remains limited.

Less than 1% of protocols disclose market-making transactions, exposing risks related to token pricing and liquidity.

Only 9% of protocols have adopted the 2025 Transparency Framework, indicating a need for improved investor reporting.

Despite Growing Revenue Data, Crypto Protocol Transparency Still Lags Behind

A new study by Novora shows that while most cryptocurrency protocols generate measurable revenue, few reach the level of transparency expected in traditional financial markets.

This study reviewed more than 150 projects, covering decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, and blockchain infrastructure, and found that 91% of protocols have traceable revenue.  However, only a small fraction of protocols present this data in a way that investors can understand.

The biggest gap lies in the disclosure of market maker arrangements. While market makers have a direct impact on token liquidity and price formation, less than 1% of protocols provide information about their agreements with market makers. These agreements typically involve token lending, incentives, or options, which can significantly influence trading conditions.

Only Meteora publicly discloses such details in the dataset, highlighting a key industry blind spot described in the report.

The findings point to a broader problem: data exists, but communication is lacking. Only 3% of protocols maintain a dedicated investor relations center to consolidate financial and operational information. Most protocols rely on decentralized channels such as 

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market-Ma

On April 18, Iraq's state news agency reported that the Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced that oil exports from all oil fields will resume in the coming days. Four energy sources indicated that after a 

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestMarket Rally! Claim Your AirdropTRX (TRON) News Update – 18 April 2026 TRX is currently quite active in the market, and some b

TRX (TRON) News Update – 18 April 2026
TRX is currently quite active in the market, and some big news has emerged:
🔥 1. Post-Quantum Security Upgrade
TRON founder Justin Sun has announced that the TRON network is starting a post-quantum cryptography upgrade, the goal is to secure the blockchain from future quantum computer threats. This news is considered quite bullish. �
Unchained +1
💰 2. Strong Network Growth
On the TRON network:
376M+ accounts
13B+ transactions
$86B+ USDT circulating supply
These numbers show that TRON is very strong in stablecoin transfers. �
TMX Newsfile
📈 3. TRX Price Update
TRX is trading in the range of around $0.32 – $0.33. According to analysts, if resistance breaks, $0.36 and later $0.40 could be a possible target.  �
AMBCrypto +1
⚖️ 4. Legal / Market Sentiment
TRON related Rainberry settles SEC case, which some investors are seeing as positive clarity. �
CoinDesk
📊 Simple Analysis
Bullish if: Strong close above $0.33
Bearish if: Drops below $0.30
💡 My Honest View
TRX is a slow but steady coin. Not a pump coin, but has strong long-term utility as USDT is heavily used in transfers.

TRX (TRON) News Update – 18 April 2026 TRX is curr

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!Ethereum is slowly gaining mainstream momentum as the financial domain prepares its

Daily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!

Ethereum is slowly gaining mainstream momentum as the financial domain prepares itself to move on chain. ETH is now being debated as the core blockchain powering the era of tokenization, with Raoul Paul, CEO of Real Vision, sharing how Ethereum is set to become a leading banking icon for the financial world to pursue very soon.Also Read: Ethereum Current Zone Mirrors Conditions Before Past RalliesRaoul Paul Bets On Ethereum: Here’s WhySource: UnsplashRaoul Paul, CEO of Real Vision, in an interview with Danny Ryan and Vivek Raman, talked about the multitude of benefits of banking going on-chain with Ethereum leading the way for this change to manifest in its entirety. Paul was quick to share updates stating how Ethereum is multichain, multicompliant, and perfect for accommodating banking needs.“I had to learn the truth. We’ve worked for a decade to make sure Ethereum is resilient, multi-client, distributed across the world, and has 100% uptime. And I had no idea until I talked to the banks: I’ve found a customer of decentralization. They just don’t know it. They care about uptime. And They care about resilience. They care about the thing that’s been around for the longest. They care about the thing that no one can turn off. You just have to translate the language to them. And yes, the ‘no one gets fired for picking Microsoft’ dynamic is very real, and it’s in Ethereum’s favor.”Moreover, this isn’t the first time that Ethereum has been chosen as a perfect crypto to host Wall Street. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee had been stating this vision out loud, claiming how ETH is worth the business. It’s because Ethereum leverages smart contracts and tokenization, making it a holistic chain to onboard the next stage of web3 finance."WALL STREET WANTS TO TOKENIZE EVERYTHING"—Tom LeeWall Street isn't just watching crypto anymore; major institutions like BlackRock and J

Ethereum is slowly gaining mainstream momentum as

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation Contest Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Fake Ledger Wallet Exposed With Hidden Chip Stealing Seed Phrases and PIN A cybersecurity resea

Fake Ledger Wallet Exposed With Hidden Chip Stealing Seed Phrases and PIN

A cybersecurity researcher from Brazil exposed a large-scale scam operation after buying a “Ledger” hardware wallet from a Chinese marketplace listing that looked legitimate and was priced the same as the official store. The packaging appeared original from a distance, but the device was counterfeit.

When the researcher connected it to Ledger Live installed from ledger.com, it failed the Genuine Check, confirming it was not a real Ledger device. This failure led the researcher to open the device and examine its internal hardware and firmware.

Cloned Websites and Malicious Apps

Inside the shell, the researcher found a completely different chip, not the type used in a hardware wallet. The chip markings had been physically scraped off to hide identification. As per the researcher’s Reddit post, the device also contained a WiFi and Bluetooth antenna, which is not present in a real Ledger Nano S+. By analyzing the chip layout, they identified it as an ESP32-S3 with internal flash memory.

When the device booted, it initially masked itself as a Ledger Nano S+ 7704 with serial numbers and Ledger factory identity, but later revealed its true manufacturer as Espressif Systems.

After dumping the firmware and reverse engineering it, the researcher found that the PIN created on the device was stored in plaintext. The seed phrases from wallets generated on the device were also stored in plaintext. The firmware also contained multiple hardcoded domain references pointing to external command-and-control servers. These findings revealed that the device was designed to collect sensitive wallet data, with links to external servers.

The researcher also examined how the attack might work in practice. Although the hardware contained a WiFi and Bluetooth antenna, the firmware did not show evidence of 

Fake Ledger Wallet Exposed With Hidden Chip Steali

HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeThere was a spike in profit taking by whales that could derail bulls' attempt to move beyond $75K.The U.S. governm

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge

There was a spike in profit taking by whales that could derail bulls' attempt to move beyond $75K.The U.S. government moved $606K in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime on Thursday, the 16th of April.

Although it was not clear whether the transfer was meant for a sell-off or custody purposes, similar past moves were associated with FUD and bearish sentiment.

According to Arkham data, this was part of the 94,643 BTC seized from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. 





$606K Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack on the move: Is t

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Mastercard is exploring a path to settle card flows in Ripple USD (RLUSD) through its network in a m

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Mastercard is exploring a path to settle card flows in Ripple USD (RLUSD) through its network in a move that could bring XRP Ledger-linked stablecoin infrastructure closer to one of the world's largest payments systems. In an interview shared April 16 by XRPL Commons' Odelia Torteman, Mastercard's senior vice president for digital assets and blockchain, Christian Rau, said the company is working with Gemini on an RLUSD settlement use case and hopes to bring it live in the first half of the year. Mastercard Signals XRP Ledger Stablecoin Use CaseSpeaking at an XRPL and Global Digital Finance stablecoin roundtable in Paris, Rau framed the initiative as part of Mastercard's broader push to integrate stablecoins into existing payment rails rather than treat them as a parallel system. He said the company continues to approach the sector from a "payments first" perspective, arguing that stablecoins have now entered the mainstream of financial services and can improve how money moves across borders and between institutions. "Over the last 50, 60 years we've been constantly innovating on how payments can be safe, simple, secure," Rau said. "And if you then fast forward to five years back or two years back, you will realize that stablecoins arrived in the financial services mainstream. And we believe that the benefits that they bring in terms of settlement cycles, money moving globally freely, they can definitely add to further driving sustainable innovation in the financial services and payment ecosystem. "Related Reading: Massive XRP Adoption Trend Paints The Most Bullish Picture YetRather than pitching stablecoins as a replacement for the card model, Rau described them as an additional settlement layer inside Mastercard's existing network. 

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading ind

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation Contest Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Surging Today? Crypto markets are having a strong Tues

Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Surging Today?

Crypto markets are having a strong Tuesday. Bitcoin jumped nearly $4,000 in 12 hours, hitting $74,461. Ethereum surged 7.85% to $2,366 and XRP climbed 3.11% to $1.36. The total crypto market cap crossed $2.52 trillion, adding over $100 billion in a single day.

The move was fast and largely mechanical. Here is what actually drove it.

The Short Squeeze That Started Everything

Reports of potential progress toward a US-Iran deal acted as a catalyst across risk assets. Traders who had been betting against the market were caught badly positioned and forced to close their short positions in a hurry.

The result was a cascade of $425 million in short liquidations, part of a total $530 million wiped from leveraged positions on the day. When shorts get forced out at scale, they buy to close their positions, which adds buying pressure on top of buying pressure. That mechanical dynamic is why the move looked so sudden and aggressive.

Over $300 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in the 12-hour window around Bitcoin’s spike to $74,500.



Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Surging T

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