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Bitcoin demand falters as 'real' interest rates surge

Rising U.S. real yields, especially on 10-year TIPS, pose a headwind to zero-yielding risk assets like bitcoin.
Crypto investment firm Keyrock valued at $1.1 billion in Series C led by SC Ventures

The Brussels-based digital asset firm said the new capital will bolster its balance sheet and support expansion and acquisitions.
Hashdex’s diversified crypto ETF adds options for hedging, income generation

Options on Hashdex’s diversified NCIQ ETF now let investors hedge, generate income and manage risk across a broad basket of digital assets.
David Bailey’s Nakamoto sells roughly 5% of its bitcoin holdings, offloading 284 BTC

The sale underscores liquidity pressures as the company continues its pivot to a bitcoin treasury strategy.
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Bearish sentiment builds in crypto as volatility and hedging rise

Bitcoin’s brief rally faded amid war-driven oil price surge, rising volatility and declining futures interest, signaling growing caution across crypto markets.
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Quantum computers could break crypto wallet encryption with just 10,000 qubits, researchers say

The research shows quantum computers may break bitcoin and ether wallet encryption with far fewer qubits than previously thought, accelerating the push toward post-quantum security.
Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money.
Prediction markets backlash builds possible stormcloud for 2027

Odds favor a Democratic rise in Congress next year, when lawmakers who've begun going after firms such as Kalshi and Polymarket may have greater sway.
Google warns five quantum attack paths could put $100 billion on Ethereum at risk

A 57-page whitepaper identifies how future quantum computers could target Ethereum's wallets, smart contracts, staking system, Layer 2 networks and data verification layer, with combined exposure exceeding $100 billion.
Downside risk remains as bitcoin nears record-tying six-month losing streak

A close below $67,300 for bitcoin would confirm six straight monthly losses amid ongoing macro pressures.
Coinbase’s Base to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins, developers this year

The move comes as the chain distances itself from Optimism technology and toward in-house infrastructure as it seeks greater independence and scale.
Chainalysis adds 'natural language' AI agents to its blockchain investigation platform

CEO Jonathan Levin says it marks a "really important moment" for making such analysis more accessible as the crypto industry grows with non-native entrants.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 1.5% as index trades flat

NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a top performer.
Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI

The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.
Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment

Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency.
Bitcoin bulls scramble for post-quantum protection as Google drops bombshell paper

Google's finding that breaking bitcoin's cryptography requires 20x fewer qubits than previously estimated has triggered the strongest industry response to quantum threats since the Willow chip in 2024. Here's how builders, investors, and researchers are reacting.
The time for clear financial privacy rules is now

Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.
Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization

In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a the 12-member consortium why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets.
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Charles Hoskinson not a fan of CLARITY Act, warns of 'weaponization' by future lawmakers

The Cardano founder says post-FTX politics, flawed design and a narrow U.S.-only approach risk stifling new crypto projects while benefiting established players
Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.