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Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services

Cointelegraph.com NewsIndividuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time.  ​Individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time. 

Polymarket odds of Hormuz Strait traffic normalizing by end of May spike to 73%

Cointelegraph.com NewsTraders on the Polymarket prediction market platform place the odds of the Strait returning to normal traffic by May 31, 2026, at 73%.  ​Traders on the Polymarket prediction market platform place the odds of the Strait returning to normal traffic by May 31, 2026, at 73%. 

US Senator asks for Binance monitor update amid scrutiny of Iran sanctions

Cointelegraph.com NewsA letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was concerned about “mounting allegations of dangerously lax anti-money laundering prevention by Binance.”  ​A letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was concerned about “mounting allegations of dangerously lax anti-money laundering prevention by Binance.” 

Ether accumulation wallet balances increased by 33%: Is a rally to $3K next?

Cointelegraph.com NewsA confirmed cup-and-handle breakout on Ether’s chart and a double-digit increase in ETH accumulation wallet balances could be earlier signs of a longer-term rally for the altcoin.  ​A confirmed cup-and-handle breakout on Ether’s chart and a double-digit increase in ETH accumulation wallet balances could be earlier signs of a longer-term rally for the altcoin. 

Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K

Cointelegraph.com NewsNearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000.  ​Nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000. 

Kraken’s parent company to acquire CFTC-regulated exchange Bitnomial

Cointelegraph.com NewsPayward, the parent company of the Kraken crypto exchange, cited Bitnomial's regulatory licenses as the primary driver for the acquisition.  ​Payward, the parent company of the Kraken crypto exchange, cited Bitnomial's regulatory licenses as the primary driver for the acquisition. 

Blockchain News – Analysis​BNX Eyes $2.20 as Breakout Pattern Forms Over Next Two Weeks on April 17, 2026 at 5:03 pm

BNX has established a compelling technical foundation at $1.78, positioning for a potential 23% advance to $2.20 as momentum indicators align with bullish price structure. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​BNX has established a compelling technical foundation at $1.78, positioning for a potential 23% advance to $2.20 as momentum indicators align with bullish price structure. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​ALPHA’s $0.01 Support Crumbling – Target $0.005 Within Two Weeks on April 17, 2026 at 5:18 pm

ALPHA bleeds at critical penny support with zero institutional backing and dead volume. The next major support sits 50% lower at half a penny. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​ALPHA bleeds at critical penny support with zero institutional backing and dead volume. The next major support sits 50% lower at half a penny. (Read More) 

Price predictions 4/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open. Will bulls be able to sustain the upward momentum?  ​Bitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open. Will bulls be able to sustain the upward momentum? 

Singapore Gulf Bank adds stablecoin mint and redeem for 24/7 settlement

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe Bahrain-based lender lets institutional clients convert fiat currency to US dollar-pegged stablecoins directly from their accounts.  ​The Bahrain-based lender lets institutional clients convert fiat currency to US dollar-pegged stablecoins directly from their accounts. 

French finance minister backs euro-pegged stablecoins to compete with US

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe country's finance minister supported the Qivalis initiative, launched in 2025, to create a euro-pegged stablecoin under the MiCA framework.  ​The country's finance minister supported the Qivalis initiative, launched in 2025, to create a euro-pegged stablecoin under the MiCA framework. 

Blockchain News – Analysis​DOT Breaks $1.40 This Weekend or Dies at $1.34 on April 17, 2026 at 3:46 pm

Polkadot sits compressed at $1.34 resistance with institutional money piling in long - either we see a violent breakout to $1.42+ by Sunday or this rally dies hard back to $1.25. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​Polkadot sits compressed at $1.34 resistance with institutional money piling in long - either we see a violent breakout to $1.42+ by Sunday or this rally dies hard back to $1.25. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​TRUMP Price Prediction: $3.25 Breakout or $2.75 Breakdown Within 10 Days on April 17, 2026 at 3:52 pm

TRUMP sits precariously at $3.04 with whales positioned long but aggressive selling dominating order flow. The upcoming Mar-a-Lago gala creates a 65% probability of testing $3.25 resistance, but re... (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​TRUMP sits precariously at $3.04 with whales positioned long but aggressive selling dominating order flow. The upcoming Mar-a-Lago gala creates a 65% probability of testing $3.25 resistance, but re... (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​TRB Price Prediction: Oracle Token Eyes $27 Breakout Despite Derivative Headwinds on April 17, 2026 at 3:58 pm

TRB's explosive 8.32% surge above all major moving averages signals a potential run to $27.77, but massive open interest liquidations and aggressive selling pressure create a 35% probability of rej... (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​TRB's explosive 8.32% surge above all major moving averages signals a potential run to $27.77, but massive open interest liquidations and aggressive selling pressure create a 35% probability of rej... (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​BONK Faces 20% Dump as Technical Momentum Dies on April 17, 2026 at 4:08 pm

BONK's rally is over. RSI at 61.68 with dead MACD momentum points to $0.000028 within two weeks as overextended bulls get crushed. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​BONK's rally is over. RSI at 61.68 with dead MACD momentum points to $0.000028 within two weeks as overextended bulls get crushed. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​ALPACA’s $0.27 Resistance Test: Break or Breakdown by Month-End on April 17, 2026 at 4:18 pm

ALPACA trades at $0.22 facing a critical resistance test at $0.27 that will determine whether it rallies to $0.35 or crashes back to $0.13 support levels. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​ALPACA trades at $0.22 facing a critical resistance test at $0.27 that will determine whether it rallies to $0.35 or crashes back to $0.13 support levels. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​AAVE Targets $130 as Technical Breakout Confirms Above $115 on April 17, 2026 at 2:45 pm

AAVE's surge past key resistance levels positions the token for a run to $130 within days, provided bulls maintain control above the critical $113 support zone. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​AAVE's surge past key resistance levels positions the token for a run to $130 within days, provided bulls maintain control above the critical $113 support zone. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​NEAR Could Hit $3 as Whale Accumulation Reaches 63% on April 17, 2026 at 2:52 pm

NEAR's 3.61% surge to $1.44 comes as whale positioning hits 63%, setting up a potential breakout that could target $3 within two months if the token clears immediate resistance at $1.49. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​NEAR's 3.61% surge to $1.44 comes as whale positioning hits 63%, setting up a potential breakout that could target $3 within two months if the token clears immediate resistance at $1.49. (Read More)