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Bitcoin climbed above its 100-day moving average, while Strategy moves back above its 200-week trend level.
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Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.
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Kraken’s parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock
The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets.
France’s finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift
The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank.
Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity
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What you need to know for April 17, 2026