Research firm 10x says the negative funding rates reflect structural hedging by institutions, not a broad bearish play. www.coindesk.com
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Regulation
Prediction Market Lobbying Spend Rises Over 60% as Regulatory Pressure Builds in Washington
by shayaanby shayaanThe prediction market industry spent $1.84 million on federal lobbying in the first quarter of 2026, a record high and more than …
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Analysis
Ethereum Price Rises, But On-Chain Data Signals Weak Demand —What’s Next for ETH?
by shayaanby shayaanEthereum price is trading at $2,307 with a modest rise of only 0.17% in the past 24 hours, while the volume decreases …
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Mining
Bitcoin Network Eases as Difficulty Slides 2.43% and Hashprice Rises 13.65%
by shayaanby shayaanKey Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.43% to 135.59T on April 17, 2026, easing mining conditions. Hashrateindex.com shows hashprice up 13.65%, boosting bitcoin …
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Aptos (APT), up 3.8% since Tuesday, joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performer. www.coindesk.com
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Smart Contracts
Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest Rises, Signaling Renewed Risk Appetite: CryptoQuant
by shayaanby shayaanIn short According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest have risen by more than $2 billion each in the past 24 …
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Markets
Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal
by shayaanby shayaanIran’s government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report. www.coindesk.com
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Markets
Ethereum Net Taker Volume Rises To Most Positive Level Since 2023 – Bullish Reversal Soon?
by shayaanby shayaanOpeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his …
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Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks. www.coindesk.com
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Mining
Cipher Digital stock rises 9% on new data center deal with Hyperscale tenant
by shayaanby shayaanCipher Digital (CIFR) shares jumped 9% in pre-market trading after the company, formerly a bitcoin miner, announced a new long-term>rebranded from Cipher …