April 18, 2026

Crypto Desk

Market structure, altcoin flows, exchange activity, and ecosystem developments across the crypto landscape.

OpenAI Cuts ChatGPT Ad Rates, Minimum Spend Amid Pilot Expansion

ChatGPT ad rates have significantly decreased, with buyers reporting that CPMs have dropped from $60 at launch nine weeks ago …

Rhea Finance post-mortem reveals exploit losses of $18.4M

Rhea Finance has reported that losses from a recent exploit amount to $18.4 million, significantly exceeding initial estimates. The attackers …

Cursor in talks to raise $2B at over $50B valuation

Cursor, a leading AI startup focused on coding, is in advanced discussions to secure approximately $2 billion in a funding …

ASTEROID memecoin surges 70,000% after Elon Musk’s response

Elon Musk’s engagement on social media has significantly impacted the memecoin ASTEROID, which surged over 70,000% in just 24 hours …

XRP goes live on Solana, enabling access to DeFi ecosystem

XRP has officially gone live on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant development in its usability and integration within the …

ElevenLabs targets IPO readiness within 2-3 years, considering dual listing

ElevenLabs, an AI voice startup, is aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) within the next 2 to 3 years, …


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