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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!'XRP Keeps Growing,' Ripple CEO Says Amid Solana Milestone Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse 

'XRP Keeps Growing,' Ripple CEO Says Amid Solana Milestone


Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to $XRP's recent interoperability milestone on Solana. Wrapped $XRP (wXRP) went live on Solana, enabled by Hex Trust and Layer Zero.

"Growing demand for $XRP is driving liquidity cross-chain, opening new paths across ecosystems and expanding the overall market," Garlinghouse wrote in a tweet in reaction to the milestone.

Demand for $XRP keeps growing. More access, more ecosystems, more utility. https://t.co/zEqt5C3mmJ

— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) April 17, 2026

$XRP utility has expanded on Solana with wXRP, allowing individual users and institutions alike to gain access to the token through the wrapped token issued by Hex Trust.

Authorized users can send native $XRP to Hex Trust, which then mints wXRP tokens on Solana or supported Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains such as the Ethereum mainnet, Optimism or HyperEVM.

First announced in December, the move opens up the use of $XRP beyond $XRP Ledger, increasing its use in market-making and decentralized finance (DeFi) on Solana.

What comes next as $XRP's institutional era arrives

In a tweet, Ripple stated that $XRP's institutional era is now, supported by ETFs. For years, legal uncertainty kept institutional capital away from $XRP, but regulatory clarity has arrived now. Futures markets have launched, with the path to institutional access now opened.

Ripple believes that the $XRP ETF market is still young. While seven U.S. spot ETFs with $1.53 billion in AUM and 773 million $XRP tokens in custody represent meaningful progress, there is still plenty of room to grow. The JPMorgan prediction of $4 to 8.4 billion in first-year inflows has not yet been tested by a full bull cycle.

It is believed that the product landscape will also continue to evolve. ARK Invest has allocated nearly

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The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to widen economic inequality across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the International Monetary Fund. While oil-exporting nations stand to gain short-term advantages, Caribbean tourism-dependent economies and energy-importing Central American countries face a worsening financial outlook.The IMF's warning follows its latest World Economic Outlook, which projects regional growth of 2.3% in 2026 — nearly unchanged from 2.4% in 2025 — before rising to 2.7% in 2027. Brazil, the region's largest economy, is expected to expand by 1.9% this year, while Mexico is forecast at 1.6% growth.According to the IMF, Latin America and the Caribbean entered 2026 on relatively stable footing, with inflation approaching target levels and growth tracking near trend in most countries. However, the escalating Middle East war has introduced a new external shock, triggering market volatility, tighter lending conditions, and dramatic swings in global commodity prices.Oil markets have been especially turbulent. Both Brent and WTI crude prices dropped more than 10% in a single session after Iran's foreign minister confirmed commercial vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz remained open amid a ceasefire. Despite the dip, both benchmarks have surged approximately 45% so far in 2026.Among the clearest short-term beneficiaries are the region's oil producers. Countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela have gained from elevated energy prices, which have boosted export revenues, strengthened public finances, and eased pressure on their external balances. Even so, the IMF cautioned that households across all these economies are still feeling the pinch through rising fuel and food costs.The divergence highlights how a single geopolitical crisis can produce vastly

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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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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Netflix (NFLX) issued guidance for its Q2 revenue and earnings that missed several estimates from Wall Street, causing shares to skid 10%. Q2 revenue is expected t

Netflix (NFLX) issued guidance for its Q2 revenue and earnings that missed several estimates from Wall Street, causing shares to skid 10%. Q2 revenue is expected to come in at $12.57 billion, compared to the $12.64 billion Wall Street estimated. Earnings per share guidance for the second quarter was $0.78, below the $0.84 per share the Street was expecting. The company’s operating income outlook of $4.11 billion is also well below the $4.34 billion the Street anticipated.Additionally, Netflix only repurchased $1.3 billion of its stock in the first quarter, a slower pace than the $2.3 billion quarterly average in 2025. This sparked investor concerns and helped lead to the further 10% NFLX skid. Co-CEO Greg Peters tried to settle those fears on Netflix’s earnings call, saying, “Of course, it’s early in the year. There’s still plenty of time to go, plenty of work left to go do.” “We’ve seen really good progress so far in this first quarter that builds on the solid momentum and results from 2025,” Peters added. Furthermore, executives told Wall Street on its earnings call that there are no changes to its capital allocation program, despite their positivity around new podcasts, vertical videos, and live events. About $6.8 billion remains for repurchase under Netflix’s authorization.As for Q1 2026, Netflix reported revenue of $12.25 billion, compared with the Street’s $12.17 billion estimate, per Bloomberg consensus data. In the first quarter of last year, the company reported revenue of $10.54 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.23, compared to estimates of $0.76. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, despite today’s skid, NFLX stock forecasts remain high.Also Read: Apple Stock (AAPL) Rises as iPhone Sales Jump 20% in China, 9% in IndiaThe median forecast on Wall Street for Netflix (NFLX) is $115, implying a 19% climb from the current price of $96. Most analysts, including Oppenheimer and Guggenheim, hold a positive 

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What Bitcoin Whales Holding 100+ BTC Did as Bitcoin Crossed $78,000
Bitcoin whales are selling into the market strength, raising questions about whether the premier asset will sustain its recent price resurgence.


At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) has crossed $78,000, building its newfound momentum. However, the sustainability of this move has come into question, following a recent disclosure of the on-chain activities of large holders.

Key Points

At the time of writing, Bitcoin has crossed $78,000, building its newfound momentum.

Data shows that whales holding at least 100 BTC have ramped up inflows into exchanges, suggesting they are taking profits.

Such selling activities have not been this notable in several weeks and could impact the sustainability of this recovery move.

The Bitcoin rebound has also sparked a broader market move, with Ethereum rallying 6.3% to $2,447 and XRP by 6.5% to $1.49.

Analysts expect further upside for Bitcoin in the near term.



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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now! XRP Keeps Growing,' Ripple CEO Says Amid Solana Milestone Ripple CEO Brad Garlingh

XRP Keeps Growing,' Ripple CEO Says Amid Solana Milestone

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to $XRP's recent interoperability milestone on Solana. Wrapped $XRP (wXRP) went live on Solana, enabled by Hex Trust and Layer Zero.

"Growing demand for $XRP is driving liquidity cross-chain, opening new paths across ecosystems and expanding the overall market," Garlinghouse wrote in a tweet in reaction to the milestone.



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#Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the

#Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into adulthood, out of school or university and into work, and it threatened the job security of those embarking on their careers when the pandemic began.There has been a disproportionate and often hidden cost borne by young people which has had a lasting impact on their career paths, financial independence and mental wellbeing.The pandemic sparked widespread educational disruption. Schools were closed, there was a rapid switch to online learning and exams were cancelled. This hindered young people’s ability to acquire essential knowledge, skills and qualifications.This aggravated existing educational gaps, particularly between students from different backgrounds, and those with and without reliable digital access and learning support.The cancellation of internships and work placements – vital for practical experience – left many with a gap in their skills. This may have increased the pressure to undertake unpaid work for employability.Young people are heavily concentrated in precarious, in-person employment sectors such as hospitality and retail. These jobs are characterised by temporary contracts, low wages and limited benefits.This instability made them acutely vulnerable during the pandemic. Precarious roles offered few safety nets, leading to immediate job losses or reduced hours. Labour markets contracted sharply, especially in in-person sectors. This affected young people in particular, who faced higher job losses and unemployment.Graduate recruitment also plummeted as companies froze or reduced entry-level hiring, creating a bottleneck for university leavers. This convergence of job losses and a shrinking graduate market made securing stable employment exceptionally difficult.The pandemic also magnified existing vu

Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pand

Ordinals jumps 100% as volume spikes 532% – Can ORDI’s rally hold? Ordinals [$ORDI] surged over 100% in 24 hours as trading volume jumped 532% to $1.43B, signaling aggressive market participation and 

Ordinals jumps 100% as volume spikes 532% – Can ORDI’s rally hold?
Ordinals [$ORDI] surged over 100% in 24 hours as trading volume jumped 532% to $1.43B, signaling aggressive market participation and a sharp shift in trader behavior.
The move reflected a transition from low activity into intense engagement, as buyers entered the market with strong conviction.

Open Interest also climbed 147.18% to $188.93M, showing that traders actively opened new positions instead of closing them.



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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Market Updates: Circle Sued Over $280M Drift Exploit, Grinex Halts Trading A

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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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!• USD/CAD extended decline on Friday after Iran's move to open the Strait of Hormuz

• USD/CAD extended decline  on Friday after ‌Iran's move to open the Strait of Hormuz   lifted  investor sentiment globally.• Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that the Strait of Hormuz was open during the ceasefire following the Lebanon truce, while U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Tehran could come “soon,” though no clear timeline was given.•   U.S. crude  plummeted 11.53% to $83.77 a barrel, while Brent  plunged to $88.80 per barrel, down 10.65% on the day.• The greenback also drifted higher after data showed initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 207,000 for the week ended April 11.•Domestic ​data showed Canadian housing starts posted a surprise decline in March, falling 6% from the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Friday.•  Immediate resistance is located at 1.3709(Daily high), any close above will push the pair towards 1.3739(50%fib).• Support is seen at 1.3643 ( 38.2%fib)and break below could take the pair towards 1.3606 (Lower BB).Recommendation: Good to sell  around 1.3680 with stop loss of 1.3750 and target price of 1.3600Gold 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 Rattle MarketsSpaceX IPO Filing Expected This Week as Valuation Could Surpass $75 BillionStagflation Shadows: U.S. Manufacturing Shines as Services Slump to 11-Month LowScarcity and Strife: Bitcoin Hits Historic Milestone Amid Geopolitical TremorsStrategy's Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Accumulation: A 2026 Milestone

• USD/CAD extended decline  on Friday after ‌Iran'

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