BIP-361 proposes freezing non-migrated Bitcoin to protect up to 34% of supply from future quantum threats. Hoskinson argues around 1.7 million BTC cannot be recovered due to pre-seed phrase wallet structures. Debate continues over whether the upgrade is truly a soft fork and how Bitcoin should handle major protocol changes. Bitcoin developers are exploring a…
Key takeaways Pi Network’s PI token holds steady at $0.1730, up 4.5% from the previous day. The Pi Core Team’s upgrade to enable smart contracts, with a deadline set for April 27, is a potential catalyst. Pi Network’s PI token has managed to hold steady around $0.1770 as of Friday, adding a 4.5% gain from…
Yesterday, Bitcoin reached the $75k mark, and this morning it corrected to $74,660. The dollar is stuck at 98.21—no steps forward, no steps back. Oil stabilized at $94, and gold is at $4,794. Friday is typically a day for position taking, and strong movements without a catalyst are not expected. The POC level for the…
Charles Schwab is rolling out spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail clients through a dedicated crypto account linked to its brokerage platform, with custody held by its banking subsidiary and execution handled by Paxos. The brokerage giant, which manages US$12.22 trillion in client assets, will charge 75 basis points per transaction. Schwab’s move follows…
Key takeaways Gold positioning for breakout: After rebounding ~18% from March lows, gold is consolidating below the $4,900 resistance (near the 50-day MA), with technicals suggesting a potential bullish breakout if this level is cleared. Macro tailwinds improving: Rising odds of Fed rate cuts, a weakening US dollar, and declining US real yields are reducing…
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic estimates approximately US$15 million in USDT was drained from wallets linked to Grinex. Stolen funds were routed through Tron and Ethereum and converted into TRX and ETH, likely to avoid potential freezing by Tether, which can blacklist USDT tied to illicit activity. Grinex is widely identified as a successor to sanctioned…
Market sentiment around major altcoins finally seems to be improving after several rough weeks. According to the data provided by SoSoValue, there has been an uptick in institutional capital entering spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The growing institutional interest has also led to some notable bullish momentum within the altcoin sector. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Most Stable It…
In focus today and over the weekend The potential for talks between the US and Iran over the weekend to reach an agreement will be in focus, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was reached yesterday. We expect the two sides will agree on an extension to the temporary ceasefire, while a more permanent…
April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Shares of Vedanta Limited fell on 17 April after a preliminary technical probe into the deadly boiler blast at its Chhattisgarh power plant flagged fuel accumulation, pressure build-up and alleged maintenance lapses, with the stock sliding to an intraday low before trimming losses through…
This article explains how traditional banks and digital wallet apps collaborate to process financial transactions, focusing on the significance of the cash app bank name users see during transfers and statements, and its impact on resolving disputes, ensuring compliance, and understanding account security. As wallet apps transform how people manage money, many users overlook the…