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04/17/2026 07:41 PM Singapore Gulf Bank Launches USDC Mint Service With 24/7 USD Conversion on Solana
TLDR: Singapore Gulf Bank enables 1:1 USD to USDC conversion with round-the-clock settlement on the Solana network The service removes fees for a limited time, allowing institutions to test seamless crypto-fiat transactions Wu Blockchain reported that the platform supports instant minting and redemption without time restrictions The bank plans to extend access to retail users [...]
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04/17/2026 07:39 PM American Airlines Praises Ripple Treasury Expansion
TLDR American Airlines acknowledged that Ripple Treasury exceeded expectations in corporate treasury management. ChartNerd reported the airline’s recognition as institutional integrations surfaced. Ripple developed Ripple Treasury with GTreasury to unify liquidity, payments, and digital assets. The platform integrates fiat currencies with XRP and RLUSD in one dashboard. BankXRP reported that Ripple integrated Goldman Sachs’ Mosaic [...]
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04/17/2026 07:33 PM Bitcoin Whales Move 100+ BTC as Price Tops $78,000
TLDR Bitcoin whales increased exchange transfers as Bitcoin crossed $78,000 during the latest rebound. On-chain data showed higher inflows from wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC. The analyst reported that such elevated transfer activity had not appeared in several weeks. Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $78,120, a level last seen on February 6. [...]
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04/17/2026 07:25 PM Truist Financial (TFC) Stock Climbs on Strong Q1 Performance with EPS Jump and Loan Portfolio Expansion
Truist Financial (TFC) stock gains 3.7% on Q1 2026 results showing EPS growth to $1.09, loan expansion, improved efficiency, and strong capital position.
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04/17/2026 07:20 PM X Cashtags Drives $1 Billion in Early Trading Volume
TLDR X said its new Cashtags feature generated about $1 billion in global trading volume within days of launch. Head of Product Nikita Bier shared the trading volume estimate based on aggregated pilot data. X launched Cashtags for iPhone users in the United States and Canada earlier this week. The feature allows users to view [...]
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04/17/2026 07:10 PM Strategy Stock Surges 15% Above $170 as Bitcoin Price Rebounds from April Lows
TLDR: Strategy stock surged nearly 15% to $170 as Bitcoin recovered from its April low of around $74,000. The company purchased 4,871 BTC in early April at $67,718 per coin despite extreme fear in the market. Strategy holds 780,897 BTC worth roughly $59B, making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. Preferred stock dividend obligations [...]
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04/17/2026 07:00 PM 4 Top Crypto Gainers 2026: BlockDAG Leads While Solana, Chainlink & TRON Build Steady Ground
The 2026 crypto market is opening up a remarkable window of opportunity. Investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and exploring a wider range of projects with real utility, strong exchange traction, and serious growth potential. Solana, Chainlink, and TRON each represent proven infrastructure with loyal communities behind them. But the project generating the most concentrated momentum [...]
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04/17/2026 06:51 PM XRP Bridge Currency Role Gains Backing From Canary Capital
TLDR Canary Capital states that XRP has secured a defined role as a bridge currency in global payments. The firm explains that XRP enables faster and cost-efficient cross-border transactions than traditional systems. RippleNet and its On-Demand Liquidity solution support near instant settlement using XRP. Institutions can convert fiat into XRP and settle transfers within seconds [...]
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04/17/2026 06:45 PM Sheri Biggs Reports $250K Bitcoin ETF Purchase in Filing
TLDR Sheri Biggs disclosed a Bitcoin ETF purchase worth up to $250,000 in a House filing. She executed the transaction on March 4, 2026, and reported it within the STOCK Act deadline. The filing lists the investment value in the $100,001 to $250,000 range. The purchase adds Biggs to a group of lawmakers holding Bitcoin [...]
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04/17/2026 06:44 PM Tesla (TSLA) Stock Surges 4% on AI5 Chip News and UBS Rating Boost
Tesla (TSLA) stock jumped 4% on April 17 after AI5 chip tape-out news, a UBS upgrade to Neutral, and strong market performance ahead of Q1 earnings.
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