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Viktoria Bonya's viral video criticizes Putin's government, warning of public frustration due to corruption. She likens public sentiment to a "coiled spring" ready to snap. The Kremlin acknowledged her message, suggesting signs of weakness ahead of elections.

Zonda CEO Przemysław Kral has attributed the exchange's loss of access to 4,500 BTC, valued at $336 million, to missing founder Sylwester Suszek's failure to transfer private keys. Amid allegations of bankruptcy and intensified withdrawal requests, Kral insists Zonda remains solvent and will pursue legal action while searching for Suszek, who disappeared in 2022.

Grinex, a Kyrgyz crypto exchange, suspended trading after a cyberattack resulting in losses of around $15 million. The advanced nature of the attack points to organized or state-level involvement. Grinex has reported the incident to authorities and is assessing the damage.

Mastercard is set to integrate Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin into its payment network for card settlements, collaborating with Gemini for a live launch in 2026. This strategic partnership aims to enhance cross-border transactions, improving speed and reducing costs.

OnlyFans is in talks to sell a minority stake to Architect Capital, potentially valuing the company over $3 billion. The investment follows the owner’s recent death and aims to enhance financial services for creators, despite previous investor concerns.

2026-04-17 10:15 至 2026-04-17 10:30（UTC），BTC价格在75214.3 – 75725.9 USDT区间快速走低，15分钟累计收益率-0.52%，振幅达到0.68%。该时段市场情绪由谨慎转向悲观，盘面波动加剧，主流交易对出现主动卖盘放量，买盘承接受限，交易景气度显著下降。 本次异动的主要驱动力是大额持仓者（鲸鱼）向交易所的短线集中流入，链上数据表明单地址持有

A report by Vimeo reveals that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are prompting trade restructuring in the Gulf through alternative logistics methods, driven by increased war risk insurance, congestion, and governance uncertainty.

Glassnode's RHODL ratio has hit 4.5, indicating that long-term Bitcoin holders dominate after a market correction. This level suggests potential future growth, contingent on exhausting short-term demand amidst a recovering market.

Tether froze $3.29 million in USDT linked to Rhea Finance exploit, ensuring user protection and ecosystem trust. Blockchain tracking enabled this action against suspicious wallets after attackers moved funds to evade detection.

Mastercard has teamed up with Lobstercash and Crossmint to facilitate AI agent payments via existing credit and debit cards, integrating into current financial systems with no new wallets needed. This partnership allows AI to automate transactions, enhancing efficiency and security.

The PIDS warns that rising global oil prices could push 1.34 million Filipinos into poverty, particularly impacting lower-income families. The report advocates for targeted support rather than broad subsidies, emphasizing vulnerabilities in rural areas and certain regions.

Circle Internet Group's stock fell 1% after a class action lawsuit alleged it failed to prevent $230 million in stolen USDC during the Drift Protocol exploit. The lawsuit questions Circle's ability to halt the attackers' transactions, raising issues of responsibility for stablecoin issuers in breach scenarios.

2026-04-17 09:30 至 09:45（UTC）期间，BTC价格15分钟内收益率为-0.70%，盘中在75511.9至76307.6 USDT区间波动，振幅达到1.04%，市场短线情绪趋于谨慎，资金活跃度上升但波动明显加剧。 本次异动的主要驱动力是链上资金的大规模流出与衍生品市场主动减仓。链上数据显示，该时间窗口内BTC交易所净流出幅度加大，24小时净流出-2,844.68 BTC，投

Singapore Gulf Bank has launched stablecoin minting and redemption services, allowing clients to convert fiat to stablecoins directly through their accounts. The service features 24/7 instant settlement and initially supports USD Coin (USDC) with plans to expand to other stablecoins.

On April 17, the Shanghai Futures Exchange restricted certain clients from opening positions after they exceeded daily transaction limits, violating trading regulations outlined in their management rules.

Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology has become China's highest-priced A-share stock, reflecting a shift toward innovation. The company’s revenue surged 138.5%, driven by data center growth, making it a major player in the optical chip market.

2026-04-17 09:15 至 2026-04-17 09:30（UTC）期间，ETH在2351.53至2376.99 USDT区间波动，15分钟收益率实现+0.65%，振幅为1.08%。该区间内买盘力量显著增强，中等规模订单成交占主导，带动市场关注度和短线波动加剧。 本次异动的主要驱动力是机构资金通过ETH现货ETF持续流入，尤其近4日累计净流入超过2.12亿美元，4月17日当日ETF

International oil prices fell on April 17, with WTI crude down 3% to $88.4 per barrel and Brent crude down 2.38% to $97.029 per barrel.

Gate News bot 消息，Gate 行情显示，BTC 突破 76000 USDT，现价 76188.7 USDT。