Bitcoin reclaims $76,000 as Iran signals progress on ceasefire talks in Pakistan and oil prices ease, providing relief amid U.S.-Iranian tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH stolen from the Kelp DAO exploit, highlighting DeFi security risks. Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, the strongest since mid-January, while Strategy's recent large buys continue to support sentiment. Ripple advances post-quantum readiness on the XRP Ledger, and the industry ramps up midterm lobbying. Markets show cautious optimism with focus on diplomatic developments, ETF momentum, and exploit containment.
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