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Friday, April 17, 2026

Bitcoin Bullish on Its Way to $80,000 but Likely to Hit Strong Resistance

By Timothy St. John, Financial Writer - European & US Desks
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Bitcoin is at a crossroads where it could easily go one way or the other sharply.
Bitcoin nears crucial point at $80K and could run into severe selling pressure as risk averse investors bail out.
39 Min

Iran War May End Soon; Dow Gains 240 Points

By Timothy St. John, Financial Writer - European & US Desks
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Stocks are climbing as oil prices fall on news of possible peace in Iran.
Stock indices are high today and still rising as peace looks closer than ever in Iran and oil prices drop.
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Oil Drops 1.5% as Bitcoin Holds $74,650 While Trump Signals US-Iran Deal Progress

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
Global markets reacted with a sigh of relief on April 17 2026, As US-Iran diplomacy renewed optimism sent oil prices plummeting, equities...
3 h

XRP Surges to $1.43–$1.45 as Ripple-Kyobo Pilot and Rakuten Integration Boost Institutional Momentum

By Maham Arslan, Crypto News Writer | Blockchain & Web3 Reporter
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
XRP is hovering around $1.43-$1.45 on April 17, 2026. And in the last 24 hours, it's up a nice 2.5-4% - doing pretty well when...
3 h

Farage Bitcoin Video Sparks FCA Probe Calls in UK

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
A UK MP has formally asked the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to probe Nigel Farage over his involvement in a promotional video...
3 h
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France Reports Over 40 Crypto Ransom Kidnappings Since January as Digital Asset Extortion Surges

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
France has had a scary 40 or so crypto kidnappings since January 2025 - a number that sends a very worrying signal that digital asset...
3 h

Silver Holds $78.70–$79.20 as US-Iran Diplomatic Hopes Support Precious Metals – Breakout Above $80 in Focus?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
Silver spot (XAG/USD) is trading in a $78.70 to $79.20 range per ounce on April 17, 2026, showing a modest little upswing...
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Gold Holds $4,785–$4,810 as US-Iran Diplomatic Hopes Ease Safe-Haven Demand – Breakout Above $4,830 in Focus?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Spot gold is hovering around the $4785-$4810 per ounce mark on April 17th, showing a bit of weakness or just consolidating...
6 h

Grinex Suspends Trading After $14M Hack as Sanctions Scrutiny Intensifies

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
Grinex, a Russian-linked crypto exchange, has been forced to pull the plug on all trading after losing a whopping $13.7-14 million...
6 h

UK FCA Crypto Rules Enter Final Phase as 2027 Regime Nears with Stablecoin and Staking Clarity

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finally got around to launching its final consultation on crypto regulation. and this signals...
7 h
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Market Sentiment Pulse – A brief update on what’s moving markets and why – April 17, 2026

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
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Market Sentiment Pulse: Cautious Optimism Amidst Global Uncertainty As we navigate through the week, forex markets are grappling with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering concerns over global economic...
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Bybit Launches XRPfi: Earn Up to 5% APR on XRP with 90-Day Lock-In

By Olumide Adesina, Financial Market Writer
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
1 mins read
Bybit has increased the scope of its XRP-focused projects by introducing XRPfi, a new fixed-term yield product.
8 h

Gold Hits Fresh Highs Near $4.4K as US-Iran Détente Reduces Inflation Risks

By Olumide Adesina, Financial Market Writer
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Gold rose as concerns about inflation subsided amid a renewed push for a diplomatic solution to the Iran war despite ongoing tensions
8 h

Silver Slides Despite China’s Demand Surge – Futures on the Brink

By Olumide Adesina, Financial Market Writer
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Silver futures are currently trading in a critical zone after failing to sustain momentum toward the $80 mark.
8 h

Oracle Stock Surges 30% in Historic Week as AWS Cloud Deal Reshapes Multicloud Landscape

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Oracle Stock Surges 30% in Historic Week as AWS Cloud Deal Reshapes Multicloud Landscape
This week, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) had its best week in more than 20 years. Shares rose about 30% to trade between $178 and $180
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AMD Hits All-Time High of $279.34 on 12-Day Winning Streak, Longest Since 2005

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
AMD Hits All-Time High of $279.34 on 12-Day Winning Streak, Longest Since 2005
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) finished at a new all-time high, marking its 12th straight day of gains, the company's longest winning
10 h

Rocket Lab Soars 12.6% on Acquisition, New Products, and Analyst Optimism

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Rocket Lab Soars 12.6% on Acquisition, New Products, and Analyst Optimism
Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) had one of its best weeks in a long time. As of Thursday, shares were up about 22% week-to-date, closing at
11 h

Bitcoin Holds the $75K Line, But Warning Signs Lurk Beneath the Surface

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
Bitcoin Holds the $75K Line, But Warning Signs Lurk Beneath the Surface
This week, Bitcoin is holding on to the $75,000 mark, riding a tide of better global risk sentiment. However, on-chain data and experienced
12 h

Wall Street Says Goodbye to Mark Mobius

By Ignacio Teson, Economist and Financial Analyst
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
2 mins read
Under his leadership, Templeton Emerging Markets Group assets under management expanded from roughly $100 million to over $40 billion.
13 h

Daily Crypto Signals: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Profit Taking, XRP Volatility Hits Multi-Year Lows

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
3 mins read
Daily Crypto Signals: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Profit Taking, XRP Volatility Hits Multi-Year Lows
Short-term Bitcoin holders offloaded nearly 61,000 BTC worth $4.5 billion during this week's price surge toward $76,000, stalling the rally
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