Bitcoin

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana’s Ecosystem – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Wrapped XRP launched on Solana this week, backed 1:1 by Hex Trust with roughly 834,498 wXRP in circulation. LayerZero’s OFT standard bridges wXRP across chains, giving Solana...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Jenner Meme Coin Lawsuit Dismissed Under Howey Test by Los Angeles Federal Judge

Key Takeaways: A federal judge dismissed all securities claims against Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin with prejudice on April 16, 2026. Judge Blumenfeld ruled that JENNER failed the common...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Polymarket Strait of Hormuz Odds Crash After Iran Fires on Tankers – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Iran reportedly fired on at least one tanker and turned back 20+ vessels on April 18, pushing Polymarket’s April 30 normalization odds down 41% to 28%. The...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

RAVE Crashes 68% as Binance and Bitget Investigate Manipulation Claims

Key Takeaways: RAVE crashed sharply, confirming a rapid and disorderly market unwind. Binance data shows a 68% peak-to-trough drop, exposing severe volatility. Bitget and Binance launched investigations, signaling deeper...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would ‘Never’ Close Again – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Iran re-imposed Strait of Hormuz controls on April 18, 2026, blaming the U.S. blockade and accusing Trump of making 7 false claims. Brent crude rebounded toward $94-$96...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

RAVE Token Enters Top 20 After Staggering 10,000% Monthly Surge

Key Takeaways: RaveDAO’s RAVE token soared 10,000% since April 1, hitting a record $27.88 and a $6.6 billion market cap. Extreme volatility on Binance and Bitget wiped out 16,000...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Euro-Based Stablecoins Vital to European Financial Sovereignty – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Roland Lescure urged EU banks to launch euro stablecoins by 2026 to counter U.S. financial dominance. Tether leads the market with $185 billion, while Societe Generale’s euro...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

EU’s Highest Court Backs German Player’s Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator

Key Takeaways: CJEU ruled in C-440/23 that EU states can ban online gambling despite cross-border licenses Lottoland lost landmark case – German player can reclaim stakes lost between 2019...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

Key Takeaways Novora found 91% of 150+ crypto protocols generate revenue, but disclosure remains limited. <1% disclose market maker deals, exposing risks in token pricing and liquidity. Only 9%...

April 18, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Tempo Launches Private Stablecoin Zones for Enterprise Payroll and Treasury Settlements

Key Takeaways: Tempo launched Zones, a private stablecoin execution environment, giving enterprises transaction-level privacy on Tempo Mainnet. Payroll teams using Tempo Zones can process employee payments in 2025 without...