Institutional investors acquire $2.5B in Bitcoin, boosting April price targets
Institutional Bitcoin investments signal strong market confidence, potentially influencing broader financial markets and regulatory landscapes. The post Institutional investors acquire $2.5B in Bitcoin, boosting April price targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Wells Fargo CEO: No rate cuts until Iran conflict ends
Geopolitical tensions in Iran sustain inflation risks, limiting the Fed’s flexibility to lower rates, impacting economic stability and growth. The post Wells Fargo CEO: No rate cuts until Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Strait of Hormuz traffic remains low amid naval tensions, reopening claims fail
Continued low traffic in the Strait of Hormuz highlights persistent geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting global oil markets and trade routes. The post Strait of Hormuz traffic remains low amid naval tensions, reopening claims fail appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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UK PM Starmer calls Mandelson envoy appointment a mistake amid Epstein ties
Starmer’s admission highlights potential instability in his leadership, risking a shift in public and political support amid growing scrutiny. The post UK PM Starmer calls Mandelson envoy appointment a mistake amid Epstein ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Lazarus Group exploits KelpDAO bridge, siphons $228M in ETH
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms, potentially impacting market confidence and Ethereum’s price stability. The post Lazarus Group exploits KelpDAO bridge, siphons $228M in ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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SEC’s Atkins scrutinizes prediction markets, eases crypto rules
Increased SEC scrutiny on prediction markets may hinder their growth, while eased crypto rules could boost digital asset innovation. The post SEC’s Atkins scrutinizes prediction markets, eases crypto rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Cathie Wood Trims Bitcoin Target As Ark Invest Reduces Circle, Bullish Positions
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, long known for her bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), has adjusted her long-term outlook while her firm also reduced exposure to select crypto-related equities. Crypto-Linked Positions Reduced According to Ark Invest tracking data shared on X on Apr. 17, the firm’s ARKW fund...
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Kelp DAO blames LayerZero defaults for $290m rsETH bridge disaster
Kelp DAO says a LayerZero “default” single‑validator setup helped enable a $290m rsETH bridge hack, forcing a messy blame game and a rushed security migration. Kelp DAO has pushed back against LayerZero’s official explanation of a $290 million bridge exploit,…...
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Iran Pulls Out of Second-Round Pakistan Talks as Ceasefire Nears Expiry
Iran news today centers on Tehran’s formal refusal to send negotiators to Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported Monday, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stating that “no clear prospect for productive negotiations is foreseen under current conditions,” even as a US…...
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Lagarde cites uncertainty, ECB holds off on rate cut decision amid Iran conflict
Lagarde’s cautious stance amid geopolitical tensions highlights the ECB’s challenge in balancing economic stability with market expectations. The post Lagarde cites uncertainty, ECB holds off on rate cut decision amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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