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In brief Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the latest Bitcoin improvement proposal won’t be able to save all the Bitcoin vulnerable to quantum computing. The proposal would block, then freeze old coins, across three phases before a potential recovery could take place for those that missed deadlines. Hoskinson says at least 1.7 million coins, from before 2013, would still be at risk of being stolen. A new Bitcoin improvement proposal dubbed BIP-361 seeks to save as much as 34% of Bitcoin’s supply—or more than 7 million coins valued at $536 billion—by freezing coins that don’t migrate to quantum-resistant addresses in…

Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.Police in Zanzibar are reportedly holding Joe McCann, a crypto trader and the founder of the crypto fund Asymmetric, for questioning after his fiancée died while the pair were on vacation.McCann’s fiancée, Ashly Robinson, 31, died in hospital on April 9 after she was found a day earlier by staff at a hotel where the couple was staying, NBC News reported Thursday, citing a statement from Tanzanian police.Police ruled Robinson’s death a suicide but said they are still questioning McCann. CBS News…

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…

Despite Solana’s record-breaking February, Ethereum still leads in cumulative stablecoin transaction volume at around $52 trillion. The Solana blockchain processed about $650 billion in stablecoin transactions in February 2026, setting a new monthly record, according to The Kobeissi Letter. That spike placed stablecoin activity far above traditional benchmarks, with monthly volumes now approaching $2 trillion and outpacing CME gold future trading by a wide margin. Solana Leads Record-Breaking Surge in Stablecoin Activity The Kobeissi Letter says that Solana’s stablecoin volume in February was almost three times what it was in January. This was partly because of new products being released,…

Crypto markets are tanking on Thursday morning following the latest speech from the US President threatening more violence in the Middle East. Bitcoin prices fell below $67,000 on Thursday morning, dropping to $66,770 following Donald Trump’s latest update on the war with Iran. “We are on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly,” the President said at the White House on Wednesday. “We’re going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,” he added. The POTUS said that the US imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait and will not be…

In brief Volatility Shares debuted leveraged ETFs for Cardano, Stellar, and Chainlink. The offerings dovetail with others offered by the firm that established the first leveraged crypto ETF in the U.S. in 2023. Volatility Shares filed for 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs last year, which covered cryptocurrencies and firms like Coinbase. Volatility Shares debuted three exchange-traded funds that amplify price swings for cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of vehicles enabling traders to speculate on the digital assets with leverage.The ETFs offer 2x exposure to Cardano, Stellar, and Chainlink, representing some of the largest altcoins in the cryptocurrency…

Crypto’s biggest liquidation event this week wasn’t about crypto.Tokenized Brent oil futures on Hyperliquid accounted for $46.6 million of the $403 million in total liquidations over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data, making oil the third-largest liquidated asset behind ether at $104.5 million and bitcoin at $98.3 million. Solana came in fourth at roughly $24.7 million.The single largest liquidation across all assets was a $17.17 million Brent oil position on Hyperliquid, not a bitcoin or ether trade. That is the second time in under 30 days that oil has produced the largest individual liquidation on a crypto venue.The…

The past four weeks have been brutal for bitcoin BTC$68,686.69 traders as prices keep chasing comments by President Donald Trump, who can’t make up his mind about Iran.One day, he talks peace and BTC and risk assets go up while oil drops, the next day he talks hawkish again, sending BTC down and oil up. Meanwhile, Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz is “closed forever,” and analysts throw out wildly bullish and bearish oil targets. It’s nearly impossible to navigate this choppy environment.Traders may be better off focusing on the following real indicators that actually matter. These, unfortunately, do not…

In brief Connecticut has suspended Bitcoin Depot’s state money transfer license, without which it cannot run its kiosks. Regulators said some users were overcharged, while those that fell to scams weren’t fully refunded. Observers said the order could mark a tougher compliance test for the wider Bitcoin ATM industry. Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest Bitcoin ATM operator, has had its money-transmission licence summarily suspended by Connecticut regulators over alleged violations tied to kiosk fees, disclosures, and fraud-related refunds.State regulators said Bitcoin Depot charged some kiosk users fees above the state’s 15% cap, failed to give some fraud victims full refunds,…

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently hovering above the recently breached $74,000 resistance, positioning to reclaim price levels not seen since the fourth quarter of last year. However, this week’s activity is set to be turbulent, with market expert Virtual Bacon predicting it could be the “most volatile week in Bitcoin all year.” Bear Market Prevails In a report shared on social media platform X, Virtual Bacon noted that, although the current Bitcoin price uptrend is optimistic, significant challenges remain.  The critical 200-day simple moving average (SMA) sits at $93,000, while the 50-week SMA is around $98,000. The last lower high resistance…