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 Coinbase rolls out UK crypto-backed loans as FCA shapes rules April 20, 2026 Banks challenge White House report on stablecoin yields April 14, 2026 US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report April 21, 2026