Blockstream Research has deployed what it says are the first transactions on a live Bitcoin sidechain protected by post-quantum cryptography. This is in direct response to growing warnings that powerful quantum computers could eventually break the security systems that protect crypto wallets. What Blockstream Actually Built Following Google’s recent quantum paper examining risks across several […]
ALGO has posted another major price upswing, outperforming all top 100 cryptocurrencies today (April 3). Some market observers expect an additional increase in the short term, while certain indicators suggest the rally might be abruptly ended by a sharp pullback. How Much More? Algorand’s native cryptocurrency made the headlines earlier this week when its price […]
Ethereum continues to trade in a corrective environment. The price action reflects hesitation rather than clear directional intent. Despite multiple recovery attempts from the $1.8k demand zone, upside continuation remains limited, and rallies are consistently met with rejections. Therefore, the current structure suggests a transitional phase rather than a trend reversal. Buyers are defending key […]
Around 27,600 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 3, with a notional value of roughly $1.8 billion. This event is smaller than usual, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto prices have been mostly sideways this week, with total capitalization dipping on Friday. Bitcoin Options Expiry This week’s […]
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has once again slammed Circle and its CEO, Jeremy Allaire, following alleged inaction during the $280 million exploit tied to Drift Protocol. He described the entire fiasco as a critical delay in response as funds were actively moved across chains. Circle Under Fire In a post on X, ZachXBT said the stablecoin […]
The ALT/BTC chart has printed four consecutive green MACD bars for the first time in nearly 6 years, according to popular analyst Ash Crypto. The last time this happened, there was a 60% altcoin outperformance against Bitcoin over the three months that followed. Three Signals Converging In an April 2 post on X, Ash Crypto […]
Traders holding Bitcoin (BTC) for a short time are selling it at a loss at an increasing rate as the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Net Realized Profit/Loss has dropped to -$410 million, which is 60% worse than last week’s reading of -$256 million. At the same time, the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio, […]
Ripple made the headlines again following important announcements about the stablecoin RLUSD and the signing of strategic deals. XRP’s price remains suppressed amid the overall bear market, but recent whale activity suggests a revival might be knocking on the door. The Latest Collaboration Earlier this week, Ripple shook hands with Convera, a leading fintech company […]
The average transaction fee on the Bitcoin network has fallen below $0.40 for the first time since 2017, according to on-chain data shared by analyst Darkfost. The drop is markedly different from other times in the past when low costs were triggered by low usage, as it has come while daily transaction counts are still […]
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 […]