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Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death

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Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 03:22:45
Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack

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Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 03:20:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan

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“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury market crisis.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 02:49:54
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts

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Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 02:00:59
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack

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Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in April.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 01:35:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days

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Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.

Published Date: 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K

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Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 23:30:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Bitcoin funding rate stays negative even as BTC price trades above $75K: What gives?

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Bitcoin’s futures funding rate has remained negative even as BTC bounced back above $75,000. Should traders be worried?

Published Date: 2026-04-16 22:38:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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Key Ethereum researcher Josh Stark leaves the Ethereum Foundation

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Stark's departure from the Ethereum Foundation is the most high-profile exit from the organization since its shakeup in the first quarter of 2025.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 21:20:50
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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After Kalshi appeal, prediction markets fight could head to US Supreme Court

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An appellate court is expected to reach a decision after hearing arguments from Kalshi and lawyers representing the state of Nevada.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 20:47:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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