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

Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC

Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/03/circle-under-fire-after-usd285-million-drift-hack-over-inaction-to-freeze-stolen-usdc

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/03/bitcoin-heads-into-holiday-weekend-exposed-as-etf-and-cme-flows-go-offline

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/02/todd-blanche-author-of-doj-crypto-enforcement-memo-now-interim-ag

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/02/crypto-market-structure-bill-release-pushed-back-as-industries-view-revised-stablecoin-yield-compromise-this-week