Iran eases transit restrictions for Iraq, but US-Iran ceasefire odds drop

Iran’s easing of restrictions with Iraq highlights regional complexities, but broader US-Iran diplomatic progress remains elusive. The post Iran eases transit restrictions for Iraq, but US-Iran ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran reopens borders for trade and pilgrims, but ceasefire odds remain low: FT

Iran’s border reopening highlights regional trade potential, but skepticism over US-Iran diplomacy persists, affecting market confidence. The post Iran reopens borders for trade and pilgrims, but ceasefire odds remain low: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s 5B Token Reserve Hits Record as Pepeto Presale Goes Viral With $8.68M Raised

The xrp price prediction just absorbed its most significant supply event in months after Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP worth $1.34 billion from escrow on April 1 and relocked 700 million the following day, pushing spendable reserves to 5 billion tokens for the first time, surpassing every monthly average from 2025, according to U.Today. With […]

Kalshi Faces Nevada Ban as Judge Blocks Event Contracts

Kalshi ban in Nevada remains in effect after a state court ruling that prevents the company from offering event-based contracts during the ongoing legal battle. This is following a petition filed by regulators against any contracts relating to sport, election, and entertainment results. The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed the application in court. Its stance […]

Report: Crypto Hacks Rose 96% in March as Losses Hit $52M

A report from blockchain security firm Peckshield shows that crypto hacks rose 96% in March 2026, with scammers stealing about $52 million in major incidents. It added that a new trend called the “shadow contagion” is also spreading the effects of these attacks to other DeFi platforms, meaning that protocols that aren’t affected have to […]

Japan Bond Market Crisis Raises Crypto Crash Fears as BOJ Rate Hike Looms

TLDR: Japan’s 2Y, 3Y, 5Y bond yields hit all-time highs while the 10Y yield reached its highest since 1999. The US-Iran conflict has blocked 90–95% of Japan’s oil route, driving inflation fears and BOJ pressure. There is currently a 55% probability of a 25BPS BOJ rate hike this month, unsettling crypto markets. Each BOJ rate […]

Searches for Stake.com Alternatives Rise — ZunaBet Among Emerging Options

The crypto gambling market is experiencing something it has not seen before at this scale. Players are actively shopping around. Search interest in Stake.com alternatives has climbed consistently throughout 2026, showing up in search engine trends, gambling forum activity, and community discussions with enough volume to indicate a genuine behavioral shift rather than a passing […]

Ethereum (ETH) Whale Accumulation Signals Bullish Momentum Toward $35K

Ethereum has once again drawn whale attention after a wallet, widely speculated to be linked with early crypto figure Erik Voorhees, made a fresh accumulation move.  According to Lookonchain, the address previously acquired 122,355 ETH worth around $264.37M. It recently spent 887.9K USDT to purchase 431.8 ETH, extending its long-standing accumulation pattern. Source: Lookonchain’s X […]

Record-low retail demand, $18B ETF flows: Is Bitcoin near a supercycle?

Retail on the sidelines while memecoin metrics diverge, signaling a possible institutional inflection in the market.

China Accumulating Bitcoin? The 5% Supply Theory Explained

China banned crypto trading and mining but may access Bitcoin through offshore channels. Reports suggest China could hold 1,000,000 Bitcoin, about 5% of total supply. Bitcoin’s supply is fixed at 21 million coins, making large holdings highly noticeable. China’s relationship with Bitcoin has been complicated. While the country has banned crypto trading and mining, speculation […]