Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems
Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.
Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.
Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
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.
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.
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Bitcoin holds steady as sentiment hits worst levels since Iran war began
Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.
Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.
Ant Group’s blockchain arm unveils platform for AI agents to transact on crypto rails
Anvita includes tokenization services and a platform for agents to coordinate tasks and settle payments in real time using stablecoins.
Anvita includes tokenization services and a platform for agents to coordinate tasks and settle payments in real time using stablecoins.
Drift says $270 million exploit was a six-month North Korean intelligence operation
Attackers posed as a trading firm, met Drift contributors in person across multiple countries, deposited $1 million of their own capital, and waited half a year before executing the drain CoinDesk detailed earlier this week.
Attackers posed as a trading firm, met Drift contributors in person across multiple countries, deposited $1 million of their own capital, and waited half a year before executing the drain CoinDesk detailed earlier this week.
AI is making crypto's security problem even worse, Ledger CTO warns
Ledger’s Charles Guillemet says artificial intelligence is making hacks cheaper and faster, forcing a rethink of how crypto systems stay secure.
Ledger’s Charles Guillemet says artificial intelligence is making hacks cheaper and faster, forcing a rethink of how crypto systems stay secure.
Bitcoin is now front-running the Fed rather than reacting to it. ETFs are the cause
Bitcoin's correlation with global central bank easing has turned strongly negative since 2024, suggesting BTC now leads rather than lags monetary policy signals.
Bitcoin's correlation with global central bank easing has turned strongly negative since 2024, suggesting BTC now leads rather than lags monetary policy signals.
Polymarket pulls controversial Iran rescue markets after intense backlash
Prediction markets face rising regulatory pressure, with congressional Democrats proposing legislation to ban contracts tied to elections, war and government actions.
Prediction markets face rising regulatory pressure, with congressional Democrats proposing legislation to ban contracts tied to elections, war and government actions.
A simple explainer on what quantum computing actually is, and why it is terrifying for bitcoin
Most simplifies the complex process of quantum computing as "it can be 0 and 1 at the same time." That is not an explanation for why it threatens Bitcoin. This is.
Most simplifies the complex process of quantum computing as "it can be 0 and 1 at the same time." That is not an explanation for why it threatens Bitcoin. This is.
Bitcoin meltdown to $10,000 remains likely unless prices reclaim $75,000, analyst says
Bloomberg's Mike McGlone has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could plunge to $10,000, this time anchoring his outlook to a clear line in the sand: $75,000.
Bloomberg's Mike McGlone has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could plunge to $10,000, this time anchoring his outlook to a clear line in the sand: $75,000.
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Bitcoin reclaims $69,000 as ceasefire talks surface and crypto shorts get squeezed
A report that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire lifted risk assets across the board on Monday, with short liquidations outpacing longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.
A report that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire lifted risk assets across the board on Monday, with short liquidations outpacing longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.
XRP drifts higher to $1.33, but range-bound trade still dominates
Rising volume and steady support near $1.30 suggest buyers are active, though XRP remains tied to broader crypto sentiment.
Rising volume and steady support near $1.30 suggest buyers are active, though XRP remains tied to broader crypto sentiment.
Circle future-proofs Arc blockchain against quantum threats
Circle’s Arc blockchain said users will be able to create wallets that withstand future quantum computer attacks from day one.
Circle’s Arc blockchain said users will be able to create wallets that withstand future quantum computer attacks from day one.
China orders Apple to pull Dorsey's Bitchat, the messaging app used during Iran protests
The peer-to-peer app runs entirely over Bluetooth and mesh networks without an internet connection, making it popular with protesters and incompatible with Beijing's censorship regime.
The peer-to-peer app runs entirely over Bluetooth and mesh networks without an internet connection, making it popular with protesters and incompatible with Beijing's censorship regime.
Inflation takes center stage: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 6.
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 6.
IMF warns tokenization could bring crypto risks into global financial markets
Tokenization could amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts, the report said.
Tokenization could amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts, the report said.
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Strategy added another 4,871 bitcoin for $330 million, with holdings nearing 767,000 BTC
Last week's purchases were mostly funded via sales of the company's STRC preferred stock.
Last week's purchases were mostly funded via sales of the company's STRC preferred stock.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 8.1% over weekend
Avalanche (AVAX), up 5.5% since Friday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer.
Avalanche (AVAX), up 5.5% since Friday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer.
Bitmine's ether treasury hits 4.8 million ETH as stock listing moves to NYSE
The company now holds 3.98% of all ether in circulation, has staked $7.1 billion of it, and says it is generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue.
The company now holds 3.98% of all ether in circulation, has staked $7.1 billion of it, and says it is generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue.
Solo bitcoin miner overcomes 1-in-28,000 odds to secure $210,000 block reward
The win landed the same week listed miners Riot, MARA, and Genius Group disclosed selling more than 19,000 BTC from their treasuries.
The win landed the same week listed miners Riot, MARA, and Genius Group disclosed selling more than 19,000 BTC from their treasuries.
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