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BroadChain learned that on April 17 at 21:48, according to NewsBTC, Charles Schwab is aggressively entering the cryptocurrency space with fees lower than those of major competitors—and its massive customer base far exceeds that of most U.S. financial platforms. The Texas-based brokerage has begun offering spot BTC and ETH trading via its Schwab Crypto platform, operated by Charles Schwab Advanced Bank; however, access is not yet fully open. Rollout will be phased: starting with an internal employee pilot, followed by a customer waitlist, with broader availability expected by the end of Q2 2026. Customers in New York and Louisiana are currently excluded. Charles Schwab manages nearly $1.5 trillion in assets.

BroadChain learned that, at 21:48 on April 17, according to NewsBTC, cryptocurrency analyst Mattsby noted that for market participants seeking the clearest macro picture for XRP, examining the two-month chart overlaid with the 20-day Simple Moving Average (20SMA) is critical. Historical data shows that when XRP’s price trades above the 20SMA, it typically exhibits bullish momentum and upside potential; if it remains persistently below this level, it may enter a prolonged and painful consolidation phase. Mattsby stated that since November 2024, XRP has been trading around this key moving average, and its previous resistance level is now transforming into solid support—this is why he maintains his bullish stance.

BroadChain learned that, at 21:30 on April 17, according to TechFlow, Bitcoin rose approximately 6% this week, briefly hitting $76,300—the highest level in nearly two months—yet the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains at 21 (Extreme Fear). Analysts from multiple institutions noted that this rally is 'liquidity-driven' rather than signaling a structural bullish shift. Glassnode analysis indicated that while spot demand and ETF inflows have improved, the recovery lacks depth; institutional participation remains cautious, and options markets still favor downside protection. Bitfinex attributed this rally primarily to concentrated buying by Strategy (which purchased 13,927 BTC last week), rather than organic demand.

BroadChain learned that, at 21:16 on April 17, according to WuShuo Blockchain, Deutsche Börse will invest $200 million in Payward—the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken—to acquire approximately 1.5% of fully diluted shares. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, valuing Kraken at roughly $13.3 billion. Kraken’s co-CEOs confirmed the company has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO. UK asset manager Legal & General Asset Management issued and distributed a £50 billion tokenized fund via Calastone’s tokenized distribution network.

BroadChain learned that at 20:30 on April 17, according to NewsBTC, Joshua Lim, Co-Head of Markets at FalconX, stated that the quantum computing risk facing Bitcoin may manifest signals in the derivatives market before on-chain assets are actually compromised. His core argument is that the issue lies not only in whether Bitcoin can migrate to quantum-resistant cryptography, but also in whether the network can resolve—through governance—how to handle Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings and those of other early adopters who may never participate in such a migration. Lim breaks down the risk into a technical challenge and a governance crisis—the latter involving approximately 1.1 million BTC held by Satoshi Nakamoto and potentially up to 1.7 million exposed BTC in total, valued at roughly $127 billion. If these assets cannot

BroadChain learned that, as of April 17 at 20:16, according to NewsBTC, approximately 20% of the Bitcoin mining industry is currently operating at a loss—this directly explains the recent wave of selling observed early in 2026. Per Hashrate Index data, the 'hash price'—a metric measuring miners’ daily revenue per unit of hash rate—has been declining continuously since July 2025 and now stands at roughly $33 per PH/s/day. Meanwhile, the break-even point for many miners—especially those using older equipment—is around $35. This narrow margin is pushing numerous mining firms into losses. According to TheEnergyMag, companies including MARA, CleanSpark, Riot, and Can

BroadChain learned that, at 20:00 on April 17, according to PANews, Charles Schwab announced the launch of its spot cryptocurrency trading service named Schwab Crypto, which will be rolled out to retail customers in phases over the coming weeks, supporting direct trading of BTC and ETH and integrating with its existing business. NFT platform Foundation will gradually cease operations due to incomplete sale transactions; its platform infrastructure has been shut down, though users retain on-chain control of their assets. The CEO of Polish crypto exchange Zonda disclosed an address holding approximately 4,503 BTC, stating that the private key for this cold wallet was not transferred by the former CEO during the company’s leadership transition—causing withdrawal issues; the company denies any fund-related issues.

BroadChain learned that, at 20:00 on April 17, according to PANews, Sony announced its blockchain business is transitioning from the experimental phase to commercialization, with a core focus on tokenizing intellectual property (IP) assets. Building on the Ethereum Layer2 network 'Soneium,' Sony has established an ecosystem encompassing DApps, the incubation program SPARK, and the exchange S.BLOX. To date, Sony has selected 23 projects for investment from over 2,000 applications and is preparing to establish a GP/LP fund to attract external capital. The company is exploring how blockchain technology can activate its IP assets across music, gaming, and film & television industries, while simultaneously advancing related legal and regulatory frameworks.

BroadChain learned that on April 17 at 19:30, according to CryptoNews, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently publicly pointed out technical labeling errors and functional shortcomings in Bitcoin developers’ quantum defense proposal, BIP-361. In a video analysis, he stated that although the proposal is marketed as a soft fork, it would actually require a hard fork to implement—because it invalidates the existing signature schemes relied upon by current active users. A deeper issue lies in the recovery mechanism: BIP-361 proposes that users reclaim frozen funds via zero-knowledge proofs linked to their BIP-39 mnemonic phrases, but approximately 1.7 million BTC (including reportedly...

BroadChain learned that, at 19:30 on April 17, according to Bitcoinist, trading activity for XRP ETFs has significantly intensified, with data indicating increasingly active participation by institutional capital in this asset. BankXRP noted that trading volumes for multiple XRP-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged recently, and the activity levels of several issuers have expanded rapidly. Latest trading data shows that the total daily trading volume for XRP ETFs has climbed to $26.02 million, with Bitwise Asset Management’s XRP ETF accounting for the largest share at $11.14 million in daily trading value, followed by Franklin Templeton at $8.39 million.

BroadChain learned that on April 17 at 19:16, according to Bitcoinist, X Money—the payments feature under X’s platform—has raised alarms in Washington with its promised 6% annualized deposit yield. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Elon Musk on Tuesday questioning how such a yield is achievable amid the current federal funds rate of 3.5%–3.75%, and what risks it may entail. Warren noted that Cross River Bank—the partner bank for X Money—had previously been penalized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and asked whether the yield stems from high-risk investments, data collection, or other undisclosed operations. She also warned that X Money’s plans to enter stablecoins and cryptocurrency could threaten financial stability and national security.

BroadChain learned that, at 19:16 on April 17, according to Bitcoinist, the Ethereum price is attempting to break above the $2,400 resistance level, continuing its rebound from the February crash low of approximately $1,750. Market sentiment remains cautious, with each upward attempt encountering selling pressure. However, CryptoOnchain’s report reveals a critical supply metric: Binance’s Ethereum reserves have fallen to roughly 3.31 million ETH—the lowest since early 2021. This data carries structural significance—when Binance’s reserves last stood at this level, ETH was trading around $590; today’s price has surged nearly fourfold, yet exchange-available supply continues to shrink. Data shows that Binance…