Category: crypto

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly firing at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home, the second attack in three days. Daniel Moreno-Gama was charged with attempted murder in an earlier Molotov cocktail incident. The attacks are part of a broader pattern of anti-AI violence targeting AI executives and infrastructure.

Pi Network price is at $0.1672 on April 15, with the daily MACD histogram at 0.0000 for the first time since the all-time low in February. The bearish phase may be losing momentum. The SMA ribbon remains bearish, and a close above $0.1715 is needed for recovery. The mainnet upgrade to Protocol v21 was completed…

Chainlink price is at $9.32 on April 15, up 1.64% on the 4H chart after breaking above a compressed four-SMA ribbon. The 4H MACD shows a positive crossover, confirming momentum acceleration. A breakout above $9.99 resistance could lead to an increase to $10 to $11. On-chain data shows active position turnover.

Blockaid alerts users about CoW Swap’s cow.fi website being compromised in a suspected frontend attack, advising to revoke token approvals and avoid the dApp. This incident reflects a broader trend of DeFi interface attacks. Other platforms like OpenEden, Curvance, and Maple Finance have also been targeted. Basic security measures like checking URLs and monitoring token…

Bitcoin surged over 5% to $74,901 before settling at $74,400, its highest level since March 17, following Trump and CENTCOM signals on Iran peace talks. Ether and XRP also rose in the crypto market rally. Analysts suggest a potential move towards $75,000-$80,000 with peace talks progress and $100,000 if a full deal is reached by…

Bitcoin mining operations in the US are facing a 47 percent increase in deployment costs due to tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as existing tariffs on ASIC miners. This is pushing competitive advantage towards mining operations in Kazakhstan, Russia, and other tariff-exempt jurisdictions. This could lead to a shift in hash rate…

The price of Ethereum increased by 8% to $2,370 as Trump’s signals of potential Iran peace talks led to a risk-on rally in the crypto markets. Bitcoin also rose to $74,900. Ethereum is trading below its all-time high. Analysts project price targets for Ethereum, dependent on macro conditions and regulatory clarity.

ETH derivatives open interest rose by 11.59% in 24 hours to $34.165 billion, with Binance, Gate, Bybit, and OKX leading in leverage. This surge mirrors a previous increase in March. Traders are piling into Ethereum futures, potentially amplifying both rallies and drawdowns. Concentrated risk remains on a few exchanges.

JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that yield-bearing stablecoins could lead to regulatory arbitrage if not held to the same standards as traditional bank deposits. This comes amid negotiations on the CLARITY Act. Barnum’s comments highlight the need for equivalent safeguards for stablecoins to protect consumers and close the regulatory gap.

ECB chief economist Lane warns of possible interest rate hikes if inflation persists longer than expected, despite holding rates in March. Markets already anticipate up to three rate hikes this year. Lane and Lagarde emphasize the need for a forceful response to combat inflation, keeping markets cautious about declaring the end of the hiking cycle.