XRP is trading around a critical price level. The market is showing signs of life — driven by reports of potential US-Iran negotiations that have lifted risk sentiment across financial markets. But the derivatives data on Binance is telling a more cautious story about what those signs are actually worth. Related Reading A CryptoQuant report tracking XRP’s leverage structure has identified an asymmetry that cuts directly against the bullish surface reading. Over the past 30 days, long position liquidations on Binance reached approximately $39.8 million — more than double the…
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💰 How to Solo Mine Bitcoin (Without Expensive Hardware & Electricity Bills!)
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io #Crypto1O1 #Cryptocurrency #ilmeaalim Links: Ever dreamed of winning a full Bitcoin block reward, like winning the lottery? That’s the allure of solo mining. But what if you could participate without owning expensive hardware or dealing with massive electricity costs? In this educational guide, I’m explaining the concept of solo Bitcoin mining and how it’s possible to get involved without running a machine from your home. We’ll also look at real examples of small, solo miners who have successfully mined a block against…
Bitcoin Bulls Struggle With $72,000 Reclaim Despite US-Iran Ceasefire
Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Bitcoin (BTC) hit new three-week highs into Wednesday’s Wall Street open as stocks surged on a US-Iran ceasefire. Key points: Bitcoin briefly hits new three-week highs before round-tripping its gains. Iran ceasefire relief fails to last as traders demand that bulls reclaim higher levels. More volatility is due thanks to US inflation reports. BTC price fails to stay above $72,000 Data from TradingView captured BTC/USD reaching…
MEXC Names New CEO And Expands Global Strategy
MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO on Wednesday, elevating the executive as the exchange steps up its push for global licensing, including under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. MEXC said Usi joined the company as chief operating officer in late 2025 after previously serving in the same position at rival exchange Bitget. In his new role, Usi said MEXC plans to preserve its low-fee trading focus while expanding broader multi-asset access on the platform. The CEO told Cointelegraph that MEXC is actively pursuing licensing opportunities globally,…
Is ZEC Breakout a Bull Trap?
Zcash (ZEC) rallied after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, leading gains in a broader relief rally across global risk markets. Key takeaways: A 2021-style fractal warns ZEC price could fall 40% toward in the coming weeks. Over $50 million in long leverage sits below current prices, leaving ZEC exposed to a possible crash. ZEC/USD vs. XMR/USD and DASH/USD price performance in the past five days. Source: TradingView ZEC rally risks becoming a 2021-style bull trap The privacy coin rose over 30% in the past 24…
Iran Charges Crypto and Yuan Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Oil Tanker Passage – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz as of April 2026. The Financial Times reports Iran is accepting stablecoins and bitcoin. Iran’s National Security Committee approved a bill formalizing yuan and stablecoin tolls, accelerating dollar bypass in energy trade. The ceasefire brokered by President Trump remains fragile, and Western-linked vessels are still largely excluded from approved passage. IRGC Tollbooth: Iran Collects Up to $2 Million Per Tanker in Stablecoins and Yuan The toll system emerged in the weeks…
Freedom of Money – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao’s 2026 book details Binance’s 2017 rise, shaping views on crypto leadership. CZ covers FTX and Terra crashes, highlighting risks that pushed stricter industry oversight. Binance’s $4.3 billion U.S. settlement signals regulation ahead as CZ backs broader crypto adoption. CZ’s Memoir Reveals Binance’s Rise and Crypto Turmoil Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has released Freedom of Money, a memoir that traces his journey from modest beginnings to leading one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. The book blends personal history with a broader view…
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CZ Memoir Rekindles Feud with OKX Founder Star Xu
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s new memoir has reignited a long-standing feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who accused the Binance founder and former chief of lying about their shared history and past disputes. In Freedom of Money, released April 8, CZ revisits a contract dispute at OKCoin and claims rivals sought to undermine him with “fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD)”, portraying him as an inept chief technical officer. CZ also claimed that Huobi founder Leon Li told him in 2025 that he believed Xu had reported him to authorities years earlier.…
2018 Footage Of Ripple CEO Saying They’re Taking Over SWIFT Resurfaces, But How Have They Fared Since Then?
A viral footage from 2018 has resurfaced online, showing CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly declaring that Ripple was taking over SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). At the time, the crypto payments company was still in its early growth phase, aggressively positioning itself as a faster and more cost-effective alternative to SWIFT. Today, Ripple has evolved significantly in various aspects, including regulation, payments, global adoption, partnerships, banking, and more. Ripple CEO Makes Bold Claim To Surpass SWIFT During the 2018 Bloomberg interview, Garlinghouse was asked whether he believed Ripple could…