befla

XRP Holders Now Have Direct Access to Solana DeFi Ecosystem

XRP (XRP) holders now have direct access to Solana’s (SOL) DeFi ecosystem through wrapped XRP (wXRP), a 1:1 backed token that lets them earn yield, swap, and lend without selling their native position. The wrapped token, live through Hex Trust custody and LayerZero’s cross-chain bridge, is already supported in Phantom wallet, Jupiter Exchange, Meteora, Titan…
Read more

2026-04-17, 5:35 PM 0

Can Bitcoin Reach $80,000 This Weekend as the Strait of Hormuz Opens?

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $78,000 on Friday, reaching its highest level in over two months as a confirmed double-bottom breakout fueled momentum toward the $80,000 zone. The rally followed Iran’s reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under ceasefire terms, which triggered a broad risk-on move across equities and crypto. Yet analysts remain sharply divided on…
Read more

2026-04-17, 4:33 PM 0

The 15 Lawyers and Firms Fighting Crypto’s Biggest Legal Battles

Every major regulatory victory, landmark court ruling, and every piece of legislation that shaped the crypto industry has a lawyer behind it. They’re a big driver behind the mainstream acceptance of digital assets. But 15 firms and individual lawyers have carved out their place in modern financial history.  They wrote briefs, argued cases, testified before…
Read more

2026-04-17, 4:01 PM 0

RAVE Price Double Peak Near $20 Risks Flush to $15.34

RaveDAO (RAVE) price is retesting the $20 peak after a rebound. A potential double peak could hand bears control within hours as momentum weakens. Momentum indicators have softened, open interest sits near record highs, and on-chain data points to distribution. Each signal independently raises the odds of a pullback toward mid-cycle Fibonacci support. Open Interest…
Read more

2026-04-17, 2:54 PM 0

Brent Crude Drops 7% After Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz During Ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz open for all commercial vessels on April 17. The announcement came as part of the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire that took effect today. The opening, however, remains conditional. Vessels must follow coordinated routes set by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation. The access lasts only for…
Read more

2026-04-17, 1:47 PM 0

Money20/20 Asia Announces 250-Speaker Global Lineup to Define the Future of Finance

Money20/20, a leading global fintech event, today announced 250 confirmed speakers from a total of 39 countries taking their stages at Money20/20 Asia happening in Bangkok on April 21–23, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).   This year’s theme ‘From Infrastructure to Impact, Where Technology Meets Humanity’, is exploring how the next wave…
Read more

2026-04-17, 1:22 PM 0

3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | April 18 – 19

Altcoins are setting up for decisive moves this weekend. Whale accumulation, token unlock overhangs, and structural reversal patterns compete across three watched setups. Thus, BeInCrypto analysts have identified three altcoins to watch this weekend. On-chain flows, ETF positioning, and chart structure create specific decision points over the next 48-72 hours. Official Trump (TRUMP) The first…
Read more

2026-04-17, 1:12 PM 0

Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok

Industry Leaders, Regulators, and Innovators to Convene in Bangkok at the Intersection Where Digital Assets and Traditional Banking Enter New Era of Collaboration Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2026: Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, today announced the introduction of The Intersection Stage at Money20/20 Asia happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit…
Read more

2026-04-17, 12:43 PM 0

Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Acquire Bitnomial for $550 Million

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Chicago-based Bitnomial for up to $550 million in a mix of cash and stock. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. It would give Kraken a complete, CFTC-regulated derivatives stack that Bitnomial built over…
Read more

2026-04-17, 12:29 PM 0

Elon Musk Fuels ASTEROID Crypto Frenzy, Scores 500X Windfall For One Trader

Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) gained over 45,000% in 24 hours while Asteroid Bot (ASTEROIDBOT) rallied 15% in the same timeframe. The rally followed Elon Musk’s response to a viral post linking the token to SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission. The move started after radio host Glenn Beck shared Liv Perrotto’s story. The teenager designed a plush Shiba…
Read more

2026-04-17, 12:23 PM 0