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According to CoinDesk on April 22, the Greek maritime risk services company Marisks issued a warning, saying scammers are impersonating Iranian authorities to send messages to multiple shipping companies and requesting Bitcoin or USDT as a “toll” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Marisks confirmed that the relevant messages are not coming through official Iranian channels, and, according to Reuters, said it believes at least one vessel was deceived and was still shelled when it tried to pass over the weekend.

The Russian State Duma passed on first reading the bill “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” on April 22, with 327 lawmakers voting in favor. Once the bill formally takes effect, cryptocurrencies will be legalized in Russia, allowing ordinary Russian citizens to legally buy digital assets through licensed intermediary institutions. The Bank of Russia (CBR) will become the primary regulator, responsible for issuing licenses and approving or banning crypto transactions.

RHEA Finance has released a follow-up update regarding the security incident on April 16, confirming that there has been tangible progress in recovering assets. As of this update, it is estimated that there is still an approximately $400k funding gap, mainly due to the combination of NEAR, USDT, and USDC in the lending market liquidity pool. RHEA Finance has committed to fully cover any remaining shortfall to ensure that all affected users receive full compensation.

American fintech company SoFi Technologies announced on April 21 that it would add XRP deposit services to its platform, bringing this digital asset into the national chartered bank environment overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). SoFi currently supports trading of 27 cryptocurrencies and offers a range of crypto deposit features. Ripple says this is the path to real utility-driven growth.

The Volo within the Sui ecosystem posted a statement on the X platform, confirming that a security vulnerability occurred, resulting in about $3.5 million in assets being stolen from three specific vaults, involving WBTC, XAUm, and USDC. Volo said it notified the Sui Foundation and ecosystem partners immediately after detecting the attack, freezing all vaults to prevent further losses; Volo pledged to cover all losses and would not allow users to bear any responsibility.

The cryptocurrency asset management company Bitmine once again added 61,232 ETH (about $142 million) to its staking on April 22, bringing its total staked ETH holdings to 3,395,869 ETH, with a total market value nearing $7.9 billion. Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said that Ethereum is in the final stage of a “mini crypto winter,” and that multiple signs point to a recovery that is about to come.

Bitcoin (BTC) sees a short-term rebound, temporarily trading at around $76,230 as of April 22. A bipartisan PACE bill in the U.S. would seek to allow the Federal Reserve’s payment system to be connected, with support from the crypto industry. According to The Information, Kalshi is considering launching sustainable futures to expand its cryptocurrency business.

Individual altcoins are showing distinct recovery patterns despite shared market conditions. Accumulation signals are visible across multiple assets, supported by improving volume trends. Sustained support levels will be critical for confirming continued upward momentum. The altcoin mark

A recent crypto market industry report has pulled some of the world’s largest financial institutions into the same experiment: testing tokenized money market funds as collateral across public and private blockchains in Europe and the UK. In a recent breakdown, the host – a crypto-focused analyst

On-chain analyst Specter monitoring shows that North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor began money-laundering operations against the stolen funds of KelpDAO on April 22, just three hours after the Arbitrum Security Committee froze about 30,766 ETH. The attackers routed the funds via the THORChain bridge to the Bitcoin network, causing daily trading volume to exceed 10 times the 30-day average.

Carmine G. Agnello II (Carmine G. Agnello II) — the grandson of the late Gambino crime family boss John J. Gotti (John J. Gotti) — was sentenced by a U.S. federal district court on April 20, 2026 to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding the Small Business Administration (SBA) and obtaining approximately $1.1 million in COVID-19 EIDL emergency loans.

U.S. President Trump announced on April 22 that the ceasefire deadline with Iran would be extended. At the request of Pakistan’s Army Chief of Staff and Prime Minister, the U.S. will wait for Iran to submit a unified proposal before moving forward, while continuing to maintain the naval blockade and keeping its forces on standby. Iran refused to attend the next round of negotiations originally scheduled to take place in Islamabad, and the Strait of Hormuz has closed again. Bitcoin rebounded to $76,000, and analyst DonAlt views this as a key early warning level that determines the direction of the market outlook going forward.

Netflix is in talks to acquire Radford Studio Center after lenders led by Goldman Sachs repossessed the property from current owner Hackman Capital Partners following a debt default, according to Bloomberg. The potential purchase price has not been finalized and the deal has not closed, but it

U.S. crypto sentiment is improving as regulators signal a clearer, less punitive path for digital assets. That shift is drawing support from industry leaders, including Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who tied it to investor protection and market growth. Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse

Three major chart signals suggest a possible altcoin market reversal phase is forming. Weakening Bitcoin dominance may allow capital to rotate into alternative cryptocurrencies. Select altcoins are showing early strength, with stable structures and rising momentum. Over recent months, a

The Altseason Index shows a compression pattern that often precedes strong market expansion. XRP reflects stability, while Aptos and Sui show higher growth but increased volatility. Pi remains speculative due to unclear liquidity and limited exchange presence. The altcoin market is

Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J. Gotti, was sentenced this week to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) out of approximately $1.1 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans. Key Takeaways: Carmine Agne

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