New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC

A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/05/02/new-bitcoin-quantum-proposal-offers-satoshi-nakamoto-a-way-to-prove-control-without-moving-btc

Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield

The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/01/clarity-act-text-lets-crypto-firms-offer-stablecoin-rewards-while-shielding-bank-yield

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot

AMD’s expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot’s shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data center business.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/01/bitcoin-miner-riot-s-shares-jump-8-after-expanding-amd-data-center-deal-signaling-ai-pivot

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge

South Korea's financial watchdog imposed a $24.6 million fine on Bithumb and partial suspension that came into effect last month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/01/bithumb-scores-a-legal-win-in-south-korea-as-six-month-suspension-is-lifted-by-local-judge

Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine

STRC’s volume weighted average price of $99.76 for April kept the dividend steady for a third consecutive month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/01/strategy-keeps-strc-dividend-at-11-5-as-stock-logs-first-monthly-gain-in-nine