Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock

"[The] proposed changes are intended to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand," said Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/strategy-proposes-semi-monthly-dividends-on-its-popular-strc-preferred-stock

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn't triggered yet

A bitcoin indicator based on key moving averages has accurately marked every bear market bottom since 2015. That signal hasn't fired yet.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/this-simple-indicator-has-called-every-bottom-since-2015-it-hasn-t-triggered-yet

XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check

Token outperforms bitcoin and ether over seven days, though thinning participation signals consolidation rather than conviction.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/xrp-leads-bitcoin-and-ether-on-weekly-gains-but-muted-volume-keeps-breakout-in-check

Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood

Funding rates at 2023 lows signal the market is heavily short against bitcoin, ZeroStack's Daniel Reis-Faria says, setting up conditions for a forced unwind if prices push higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/bitcoin-bulls-target-usd125-000-as-u-s-iran-peace-talks-trigger-risk-on-mood

Justin Sun blasts Trump-linked WLFI's 'absurd' governance vote, escalating feud

The Tron founder claimed that dissenters would face token lockups and exclusion from voting, while the project said the proposal aims to align all participants for the long-run.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/15/justin-sun-blasts-trump-linked-wlfi-s-absurd-governance-vote-escalating-feud

Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO

While Tether has been closely associated with the emerging political action committee, the opening funding came from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/15/crypto-s-new-usd11-million-pac-booked-millions-in-ads-with-firm-started-by-tether-us-ceo

Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC

The USDT stablecoin issuer has now accumulated over $7.1 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategy to recycle up 15% of its profit into BTC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/15/tether-adds-usd70-million-in-bitcoin-to-reserves-bringing-holdings-above-97-000-btc