Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:April 18, 2026 Post category:latest news The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz. You Might Also Like Circle‘s USDC overtook Tether‘s USDT in adjusted YTD volume: Mizuho March 13, 2026 Institutions are in a crypto bull market as retail sits out: Exodus CEO April 13, 2026 Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters April 22, 2026