Month: April 2026

Blockworks secures a $192M valuation as it pivots from news to data infrastructure, riding a VC shift toward bigger, late-stage crypto deals. Crypto data and research platform Blockworks completed a Series A extension financing round, reaching a post-money valuation of $192 million,…...

The recruitment campaign may heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing the region and impacting global diplomatic relations. The post Iranian embassies recruit for “sacrifice of life” campaign amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is down to $73 Wednesday after Q1 crypto revenue plunged 47% to $134 million, yet Bernstein maintains its $130 target for the stock. The Q1 Miss: Crypto Revenue Collapsed Robinhood on Tuesday reported cryptocurrency revenues of $134 million and native-app notional trading volumes of $24 billion, year-over-year...

Financial pressures are degrading web design quality, sparking a need for community-driven digital solutions. The post Craig Newmark: Venture capital pressures lead to ‘enshittification’ of web design, the importance of building networks for impact, and why authenticity is crucial for online trust | Conversations with Tyler appeared first on...

AI optimism boosts equity markets while potential Middle East crises threaten global oil supply stability. The post Rory Johnston: AI optimism drives equity markets, geopolitical instability threatens oil supply, and the logistics of Canadian oil trade impact pricing | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The surge in Binance Gold Futures volume highlights growing institutional reliance on crypto platforms for hedging against geopolitical risks. The post Binance Gold Futures hit $100B volume, traders eye $8,000 gold target appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Aptos (APT), up 1.7% since Tuesday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer....

Sharif’s mediation could reduce US-Iran tensions, potentially fostering diplomatic breakthroughs and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Pakistan PM Sharif mediates US-Iran peace amid Trump visit speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Ethereum is trading at $2,340 as April closes out, having quietly done what it failed to accomplish for the better part of six months: break out of the descending channel that has defined its entire corrective structure since October 2025. The breakout is fresh, unconfirmed on higher timeframes, and...

The AAVE-led response and new safeguards underscore the sector’s maturity as the bank maintains its $2 trillion RWA outlook....