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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/05/a-simple-explainer-on-what-quantum-computing-actually-is-and-why-it-is-terrifying-for-bitcoin

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/05/polymarket-pulls-controversial-iran-rescue-markets-after-intense-backlash

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/05/bitcoin-enters-april-at-its-most-hated-level-since-the-war-began

Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion security race: Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world's largest blockchain

Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/04/bitcoin-s-usd1-3-trillion-security-race-key-initiatives-aimed-at-quantum-proofing-the-world-s-largest-blockchain

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/30/bitcoin-tends-to-outperform-gold-and-stocks-after-global-shocks-mercado-bitcoin-finds

Judge continues Nevada ban on Kalshi sports markets

A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/04/judge-continues-nevada-ban-on-kalshi-sports-markets

Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/31/what-does-cracking-bitcoin-in-9-minutes-by-quantum-computers-actually-mean