Category: crypto

A fake Ledger Live hardware wallet app on Apple’s App Store scammed $9.5 million from 50 victims in April. Victims entered their seed phrases, giving attackers control. Apple removed the app but did not explain how it passed review. Recovery is unlikely. Experts advise downloading wallet software only from the official website.

Solana price is at $83.37 on April 14, down 3.63% as a symmetrical triangle forms on the daily chart. A daily MACD bullish crossover inside the pattern signals improving momentum. A breakout above $85.61 could lead to $98.42, while a close below $80 would invalidate the bull case. On-chain data shows increased futures volume.

XRP price is trading at $1.3575 on April 14, down 1.32%, in a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart with converging trendlines. The MACD has produced a bullish crossover, adding momentum confirmation. Key levels include support at $1.3398 and resistance at $1.3792. On-chain data shows reduced open interest in XRP futures.

Recent Bitcoin volatility reflects concerns about quantum attacks, but Bernstein believes the risk is manageable and not an immediate threat. Developers have 3-5 years to implement a post-quantum migration path like BIP-360. Advances in cryptography and pressure from institutional holders are expected to drive consensus on Bitcoin’s quantum upgrade.

The US Navy blockade of Iranian ports, effective at 10 AM ET, has pushed oil prices above $103, with gas prices over $4.12 per gallon. Talks between the US and Iran collapsed, leading to the blockade. The blockade poses economic risks, with inflation rising to 3.3 percent and potential impacts on consumer prices. The Federal…

The 2026 AI Index from Stanford HAI shows a significant decline in employment for young software developers since the mainstream use of generative AI tools in late 2022. This trend is specific to AI-exposed roles, while occupations with low AI exposure are experiencing steady or growing employment across all age groups. The productivity gains from…

Senate Democrats are investigating a memecoin conference at Mar-a-Lago restricted to top TRUMP token holders, with concerns over access to Trump and potential conflicts of interest. The investigation affects the CLARITY Act negotiations, with Democrats making ethics provisions on government officials’ crypto holdings a non-negotiable condition for their votes.

Legal experts have called Trump’s threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure a potential war crime. With the naval blockade in place and oil markets preparing for the worst-case scenario, the risk of escalation remains high. The ceasefire temporarily halted the threat, but recent events have brought it back to the forefront of the conflict.

The AI stocks that led market gains have stalled in 2026, with the energy sector rising nearly 30% due to the Iran war. Investors are moving from AI to energy, defense, and dividend stocks. Energy gains are linked to oil shocks impacting crypto markets. Investors are waiting for signals to rotate back to tech after…

Bitcoin is trading at $72,330 on April 13, up 0.65% on the 4H chart, pressing the upper trendline of an ascending channel since late March. BlackRock’s IBIT led spot Bitcoin ETF inflows of $786 million last week. A close above $72,600 targets $74,000, while a drop below $70,000 invalidates the channel pattern.