Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.
Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.
Round-the-clock markets promise freedom for investors and pressure for intermediaries who traditionally wielded immense power during off-hours
Circle, the issuer of USDC, is facing criticism after blockchain investigator ZachXBT shared a detailed thread called “Welcome to Circle Files.” Over the past three years, Circle’s handling of USDC has reportedly resulted in losses totaling over $420 million, involving multiple high-profile hacks and thefts.ZachXBT questioned why Circle didn’t use its power to freeze stolen …
While Bitcoin developers scramble to find a solution and Ethereum prepares for 'Q-day,' Solana is trying to get ahead of that scenario.
Something unusual is unfolding in crypto. Over 20 funded projects have shut down in Q1 2026, not scams or rug pulls, but real platforms that couldn’t survive current market conditions. Data highlighted by Defi Scribbler shows this is less about failure and more about a market reset. Projects That Shut Down or Scaled Back Here’s …
“Bitcoin going to zero” searches have been trending lately, and Scott Melker says that’s exactly why he’s buying. In a new interview on Binance’s Inside the Blockchain 100, the Wolf of All Streets made a case that most people caught in the current drawdown aren’t considering: the bear market playbook doesn’t apply to a cycle …
Ripple’s connection with Japan is once again grabbing attention, and this time, it’s not just about partnerships but bold expectations around XRP’s future. As institutional ties grow stronger, fresh comments from market voices are adding to the conversation, especially with Japan playing a central role in Ripple’s expansion strategy. Japan’s Bold XRP Claim Crypto user, …
Crypto isn’t exactly exciting right now. Prices are choppy, traders are cautious, and many are still waiting for another drop. But zoom out a bit, and a different picture starts to form. In a recent breakdown, Altcoin Daily points out that while charts look messy, adoption is quietly picking up pace. Surveys show both retail …
CryptoQuant data shows overall bitcoin demand is contracting at -63,000 BTC per month even as institutional buyers accelerate purchases, with large holders distributing nearly 188,000 BTC over the past year.
On Good Friday, President Trump posted a victory lap on Truth Social. 186,000 private sector jobs added in March. Trade deficit down 52%. “An enormously powerful engine of Economic Growth,” he wrote. Crypto analyst Lark Davis isn’t buying it. “Trump’s post is half-truth, half-spin,” he wrote on X. Yes, March jobs were a rebound – …
The FDIC just called a board meeting for April 7 with less than seven days notice. The agenda: finalizing how U.S. banks can issue stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. The FDIC board will consider a proposed rulemaking specifically covering GENIUS Act requirements for FDIC-supervised permitted payment stablecoin issuers – the legal mechanism that determines how …
Tap-to-earn mobile mining network Pi Network has paid out its first KYC validator rewards. Data shows that 18 million users were verified through 526 million validations that were completed. Network just completed something no blockchain has ever done at this scale, and most people are only now starting to realize how big this actually is. …
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is sitting at 11. The Altcoin Season Index at 38, firmly in Bitcoin Season territory. And the crypto community is more divided than it has been all year. On one side: “Most altcoins will die,” wrote Altcoin Daily today, a sentiment also echoed by Ash Crypto, who put it …
Tether, the issuer of the world’s biggest stablecoin USDT, is moving ahead with a major funding plan. The company is targeting a massive $500 billion valuation and has reportedly given investors just 14 days to commit funds or walk away forever. Industry leaders believe that the outcome of this deal would make Tether’s worth more …
The crypto market is heading into the weekend with mixed sentiment, as focus briefly moves from geopolitical tension to crypto regulation after Donald Trump turned attention toward legislation. Bitcoin is hovering around the $66K–$70K range, while Ethereum is slowly recovering, keeping the market on its feet. At the same time, interest is leaning toward large-cap …
A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada.
The latest supply event from Chainlink is back in focus as the network completed its routine quarterly unlock, releasing nearly 19 million LINK tokens into the market. While this process isn’t new, the size, timing, and on-chain activity around it are catching attention. $165M LINK Moved, Binance Sees Bulk Inflows According to on-chain tracker Yu …
Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest.
Gold ($2.15B) and Silver ($1.98B) futures on Binance have surged to rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in terms of trading volume, surpassed only by Bitcoin ($21.5B), Ethereum ($18.1B), and Solana ($3.0B). Cumulative trading for gold and silver contracts surpassed $130 billion by early March 2026. The milestone achievement is notable, given that the exchange launched …
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has published a detailed investigation alleging delays or failures in USDC stablecoin issuer Circle to freeze theft proceeds worth over $420 million since 2022. Dubbed the “Circle $USDC files,” the X thread highlights 15 cases in which the company took little to no action regarding illicit funds. USDC issuer Circle faulted for …
The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.
Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks.
Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.
A Mystery Wallet With a Perfect 100% Win Rate Just Opened a $109M Short on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Known for predicting major geopolitical events, the wallet is rumored to be linked to Trump’s son. Every time this wallet moves, the market follows, and traders are now bracing for another possible crash. $109M Short on Bitcoin …
Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.
Google’s March 30 whitepaper rattled the crypto market but reframed a question the industry has been asking wrong for years. The research from Google’s Quantum AI team found that cracking Bitcoin’s elliptic curve cryptography could require fewer than 500,000 physical qubits – a 20-fold reduction from previous estimates. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could derive …
The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.