Episode

April 21: Can You Please Wet Our Beaks

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Daily Crypto News
Published
Apr 21, 2026
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789
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Summary

Bitcoin reclaims $76,000 as Iran signals progress on ceasefire talks in Pakistan and oil prices ease, providing relief amid U.S.-Iranian tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH stolen from the Kelp DAO exploit, highlighting DeFi security risks. Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, the strongest since mid-January, while Strategy's recent large buys continue to support sentiment. Ripple advances post-quantum readiness on the XRP Ledger, and the industry ramps up midterm lobbying. Markets show cautious optimism with focus on diplomatic developments, ETF momentum, and exploit containment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.