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After a brief dip below $75,000 early in the week, Bitcoin price has once again moved close to its monthly high.Over the past 24 hours, the bellwether has rallied over 2% to stabilise around $77,500 on hopes that the US-Iran war situation may see a diplomatic breakthrough.No immediate escalation in the Middle EastThe latest relief rally was largely sparked by United States President Donald Trump extending the temporary ceasefire indefinitely as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.As per reports, this strategic pause is expected to give Tehran enough time to finalize a “unified proposal” essential for formal peace talks in…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  April 21, 2026 The Kelp DAO exploit on April 18, 2026, in which attackers minted 116,500 unbacked rsETH by poisoning a single LayerZero verifier node, has catalyzed more than $600 million in sector-wide DeFi losses over recent weeks, with cumulative damage across protocols approaching $1 billion. The downstream effect is now visible on-chain: total value locked across…

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : United Airlines — Shares rose about 1% even after the airline posted disappointing guidance for its current quarter and full year as rising fuel prices pressure its outlook. United expects 2026 adjusted earnings of between $7 and $11 per share, down from prior guidance of between $12 and $14 per share. The company also expects adjusted earnings for its current quarter to come in the range of $1 to $2 per share, lower than FactSet’s $2.08 estimate. However, the company’s first-quarter earnings and revenue both beat expectations. Capital One Financial…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The sun was shining for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and an unsuspecting beachgoer.During a surprise trip to Bondi Beach last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex drew a crowd of revelers as cameras flashed while they walked in the sand.Despite a massive group of followers cascading down and surrounding the royal couple, one beachgoer went viral after she couldn’t be bothered to dismiss the UV index for the day.MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY ATTEND EVENT AT NETFLIX CEO’S HOME AFTER STREAMER CUTS TIES WITH HER BRAND Meghan Markle and Prince Harry caused…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers after he was placed in concussion protocol.Wembanyama was out of sorts after hitting the court face first in the second quarter. The NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year this season was fouled by Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, and Wembanyama was unable to brace his fall, as his jaw hit the hardwood and play stopped midway through the quarter.After staying down on the court for some time, Wembanyama sat up in a seated position as coach…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. military is launching a new autonomous warfare command to deploy cutting-edge unmanned systems across Latin America, marking a first-of-its-kind move by a combatant command.U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander Gen. Francis Donovan said Tuesday he ordered the creation of the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command to support national security priorities and regional efforts.”From the seafloor to space and across the cyber domain, we fully intend to leverage the clear superiority of the American defense ecosystem by deploying cutting-edge innovation and working ever closer with our enduring partners in the region to outmatch…

Consumers continue to flock to Westfield shopping centres around the country as owner Scentre Group pours in millions of dollars revamping sites in Sydney and Melbourne.Scentre — which owns and operates 42 Westfields in Australia and New Zealand — drew 160 million customer visits from the start of 2026 to April 19, 4.9 million more than the same period in 2025.Total business partner sales hit $7 billion in the three months to the end of March, up 5 per cent. All States and Territories, as well New Zealand, recorded growth, with WA leading the way at 7.4 per cent.“Our strategy…

The Philippines is trying to gradually establish “stable foundations” for its relations with China before tackling tougher problems such as the long-running South China Sea dispute, according to the country’s ambassador to Beijing.“We need a new equilibrium in our relations with China. Both sides (have agreed) to take incremental or baby steps towards that,” Jaime FlorCruz told the South China Morning Post.“That means a relationship that is stable, that is predictable, that is not subject to jerks (and) ups and downs … We’re trying to manage our differences while at the same time searching for convergence of interests.”His comments, coming…

Source: Satellite image from Vantor on Apr. 10. Over the last few months, China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam that will help Beijing continue to dominate one of the most crucial waterways in the world. China claims about 90 percent of the South China Sea, including parts that are also claimed by several Southeast Asian countries. Satellite imagery going back to November shows Chinese dredgers building a crescent-shaped island on Antelope Reef in the Paracels, a cluster of islands and reefs where China, Taiwan and Vietnam have competing claims.By…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats scored a major victory Tuesday when Virginia voters narrowly passed a congressional redistricting referendum that could give the party a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House of Representatives majority in this year’s midterm elections, The Associated Press reported at 8:49 p.m. ET.The ballot measure gives the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state’s current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge.The referendum, which follows President…