Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, plans to offer crypto custody and trading services to its 110 million customers, pending central bank approval. The proposed rules limit non-qualified investors to about $4,000 annually in crypto purchases. The framework also bans anonymous coins like Monero, Zcash, and Dash. The launch could significantly expand crypto access in Russia.
Dogecoin's price neared $0.25 after large holders moved 3 billion DOGE from Robinhood to cold wallets in April, with Elon Musk’s X Money absorbing the tokens. DOGE is currently trading near $0.95, up 3.88% weekly. Analysts suggest that sustained buying could push DOGE toward $0.25, amid heavy capital inflows from Pepeto presale.
The UK has declared a critical maritime threat level for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to global trade routes. This escalation could impact oil prices and increase geopolitical tensions in the region, which are closely monitored by markets worldwide. The move underscores the ongoing instability in a key strategic area affecting global energy supplies.
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US talks, potentially easing oil price tensions. The move, announced on April 19, 2026, may stabilize markets temporarily, but geopolitical risks and supply factors remain. The reopening is significant for global oil flows and could influence future price volatility in the energy and crypto markets.
Crypto memecoin ASTEROID surged over 68,000% in a week, reaching a $100 million market cap and $100 million in 24-hour trading volume. Elon Musk’s reply triggered the spike, driven by an emotionally charged story. The token is not based on a dog or cartoon, marking a notable meme coin event.
RaveDAO's RAVE token plummeted 90% in one day, dropping from a peak of $27.33 on Friday to $1.15 on Sunday. The collapse erased over $5 billion in market capitalization amid ongoing investigations by Binance and Bitget. The sharp decline highlights growing concerns and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the token and the project.
AST SpaceMobile's stock fell 6% after insider selling and a launch delay. Rakuten’s Hiroshi Mikitani sold about $154.5 million in ASTS shares, with total insider sales reaching $274 million last quarter. The BlueBird 7 satellite launch was postponed to April 19 from Kennedy Space Center. Deutsche Bank lowered its price target from $139 to $117 amid market concerns.
