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

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