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26 Apr 2026, 10:30
‘The Whole World Is a Casino’ – Bitcoin Rallies Again, and so Does Belief – Week in Review
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound,
26 Apr 2026, 10:22
Bitcoin tests 76,500 dollar support as buyers step in
🚨 Bitcoin holds near 76,500 dollars with active buyers in $BTC. The price is squeezed between key support and resistance after losing momentum. Continue Reading: Bitcoin tests 76,500 dollar support as buyers step in The post Bitcoin tests 76,500 dollar support as buyers step in appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
26 Apr 2026, 10:12
DOJ Sentences California Man in $263M Crypto Scam Case
A California man was sentenced to 70 months in prison for helping launder money for a criminal group that stole more than $263 million in cryptocurrency, the Justice Department said. Evan Tangeman, 22, of Newport Beach, California, received the sentence in U.S. District Court in Washington. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly also ordered him to serve three years of supervised release. Tangeman pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2025, to taking part in a RICO conspiracy. Prosecutors said he admitted helping launder at least $3.5 million for members of the group. His plea marked the ninth guilty plea in the investigation. DOJ Says Group Used Social Engineering Federal prosecutors said the criminal enterprise began no later than October 2023 and continued through at least May 2025. The group included people based in California, Connecticut, New York, Florida and abroad. According to the Justice Department, the network used social engineering to steal crypto from victims. Prosecutors said the group included database hackers, target identifiers, callers, organizers, money launderers and burglars who targeted hardware crypto wallets. The case centered on an August 2024 theft from a victim in Washington, D.C. Prosecutors said conspirators stole more than 4,100 Bitcoin, worth about $263 million at the time. By November 2025, the Bitcoin was worth more than $384.5 million. Stolen Crypto Funded Luxury Spending Prosecutors said Tangeman used the names “E,” “Tate” and “Evan|Exchanger.” They said he helped convert stolen cryptocurrency into cash and supported the group’s spending. The Justice Department said Tangeman helped rent luxury homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Prosecutors said the homes cost about $40,000 to $80,000 per month, while some properties were valued from $4 million to nearly $9 million. Authorities also seized high-end cars from Tangeman’s residence, including a 2022 Rolls Royce Ghost valued at more than $300,000 and a Porsche GT3 RS. Prosecutors said other members of the group spent stolen funds on luxury watches, private jets, security guards, exotic cars and nightclub services. Federal Agencies Continue Investigation The FBI Washington Field Office and IRS Criminal Investigation are investigating the case with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Several other federal offices helped with the investigation, including FBI offices in Los Angeles and Miami. U.S. Attorney’s Offices in California, Florida and New Jersey also supported the case. The Justice Department said the investigation remains one of several federal actions targeting crypto theft, social engineering schemes and money laundering networks.
26 Apr 2026, 10:10
Why XRP is set for $13 in the next bull run, according to expert
A new technical outlook suggests that XRP could be positioning for a significant breakout in the next major market cycle, with a projected upside toward $13. The forecast, presented by prominent cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez in an X post on April 26, pointed to a long-term chart pattern that has been forming over several years. According to the analysis, XRP has been trading within a broad multi-year triangle, a structure often associated with accumulation phases before large price expansions. The outlook highlighted a steady pattern of higher lows, supported by a rising trendline in place since around 2021. This support has been tested multiple times, each reinforcing the strength of the broader uptrend. XRP price analysis chart. Source: Ali Martinez A key level is the $0.90 zone, near the triangle’s lower boundary, seen as a potential bear market floor where buying interest has consistently emerged. Recent price action shows XRP respecting this support, bouncing, and beginning to trend upward. On the upside, $3.32 stands out as a major resistance level and prior rejection point. A breakout above it could confirm bullish momentum and pave the way for further gains. XRP price next target Based on the triangle structure, the long-term projection targets $13 by 2028. If XRP rises from its current price to $13, its market capitalization would increase proportionally from $87.8 billion to approximately $800 billion, assuming the circulating supply remains unchanged. Such growth could push XRP into the second spot by market cap, assuming Ethereum ( ETH ) records minimal growth over the same period. Overall, the outlook suggests a gradual climb in the near term, followed by stronger acceleration as momentum builds, a pattern typical of large consolidation breakouts. This comes at a time when XRP continues to consolidate after earlier 2026 volatility and a pullback from peaks near $3.65 in late 2025. It remains roughly 60–70% below its all-time high, with recent price action reflecting broader crypto market flows rather than strong independent catalysts. XRP price analysis By press time, XRP was trading at $1.43, down about 0.5% over the past 24 hours and 0.4% on the week. XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Technically, the market appears steady but lacks strong direction. Price is holding just above the 50-day SMA at $1.39, suggesting short-term support remains intact, while the higher 200-day SMA at $1.85 points to ongoing long-term bearish pressure. The RSI at 56.37 supports a neutral outlook, indicating balanced momentum with no signs of overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, XRP is consolidating rather than showing a clear breakout or breakdown. The post Why XRP is set for $13 in the next bull run, according to expert appeared first on Finbold .
26 Apr 2026, 10:07
Ethereum faces strong resistance at $2,400 after fast rebound
🚨 $ETH struggles to break past the key $2,400 barrier. Buyers remain weak as price hovers near $2,317. Continue Reading: Ethereum faces strong resistance at $2,400 after fast rebound The post Ethereum faces strong resistance at $2,400 after fast rebound appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
26 Apr 2026, 10:05
Pi Network’s PI Token Stages Notable Recovery as BTC Taps $78K: Weekend Watch
Bitcoin’s overall dull price moves over the weekend saw a brief uptick earlier today after reports that the US President was evacuated after gunshots were heard during a White House event. Several altcoins have produced more notable gains over the past 24 hours, including XMR and SKY from the larger- and mid-cap alts, while BNB is down by 1%. BTC Taps $78K The primary cryptocurrency began the week on the wrong foot, dipping below $74,000 on Monday after last weekend’s developments on the US-Iran war front. However, it quickly rebounded, and when the ceasefire was extended on Tuesday, it jumped to an 11-week peak of almost $79,600. Nevertheless, the bulls were exhausted after this impressive run, and BTC quickly retreated to $77,000. It spent the next several days trading sideways between that level, which served as the lower boundary, and $78,500, which was the upper one. It slipped again to $77,200 yesterday when US President Donald Trump pulled out the delegation from peace talks with the Iranian side, which had also left Pakistan minutes before that. Another major development took place during the night as the POTUS was evacuated from a White House event after multiple gunshots were heard, and the Secret Service apprehended a 31-year-old Californian resident carrying several guns. BTC jumped by a grand within minutes, touching $78,200 before it retraced slightly to $78,000. Its market cap remains around $1.560 trillion, while its dominance over the alts on CG is well above 58%. BTCUSD April 26. Source: TradingView PI Rebounds The native token of the Pi Network ecosystem has felt some adverse price moves as of late, but the past 24 hours have been quite beneficial. PI has jumped by over 5% daily and now sits above $0.18. The only coin with a more impressive performance today is STABLE, which has added 7% of value to $0.034. XMR and SKY have jumped by over 4% daily, while the rest of the larger-cap alts sit a lot calmer. ETH, TRX, and DOGE are slightly in the green, while XRP, BNB, SOL, HYPE, and BCH have posted minor losses. RAIN has dumped the most from this cohort of assets, losing 5% daily. The total crypto market cap has neared $2.7 trillion on CG again after adding $40 billion from yesterday’s low. Cryptocurrency Market Overview April 26. Source: QuantifyCrypto The post Pi Network’s PI Token Stages Notable Recovery as BTC Taps $78K: Weekend Watch appeared first on CryptoPotato .
