Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

TL;DR:Marginal risk: Only 0.03% of the total XRP supply is considered vulnerable, primarily affecting two accounts with more than 21 million tokens.Native shielding: Around 2.4 billion XRP in 300,000 wallets are immune because they have never exposed their public keys on the network.Technological mi...

Circle Internet Group launched CPN Managed Payments on Wednesday, a full-stack stablecoin settlement platform designed to let banks, fintechs, and payment service providers process USDC transactions without holding or managing digital assets.Key Takeaways:Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on Apr...

Sharplink, the second-largest Ethereum [ETH] treasury company, has reportedly staked over 511 ETH this week in staking rewards, bringing its total to 16,947 ETH.Source: SharplinkBy staking ETH, Sharplink is locking up its Ethereum tokens in the network to validate transactions and, in return, earn r...

Blockstream CEO, Adam Back, denied on Wednesday that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), responding to a New York Times (NYT) investigation that pointed to him as the leading suspect. The NYT report, by John Carreyrou, drew on a range of circumstantial evidence — inclu...

TL;DRQuantum computing does not yet pose a practical threat to Bitcoin, according to Adam Back, but preparation is already underway. He proposes a transition period of about 10 years for users to migrate funds into quantum-resistant formats. At the same time, post-quantum cryptography is advancing, ...

Key InsightsSolana records four consecutive days of gains as funding rates rise, signaling stronger retail interest while overall market conviction remains divided across participants.Declining futures Open interest alongside rising funding rates highlights reduced trader exposure, reflecting cautio...

TL;DR:The Ethereum Foundation plans to convert 5,000 ETH, worth roughly $11 million, into stablecoins through CoWSwap on Wednesday.The transaction will use CoWSwap’s TWAP feature, with proceeds intended to support research, grants, and donations across the ecosystem.The move signals a stronger empha...

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass shows that if BTC drops below $67,901, the total liquidation value of long positions on major CEXs will reach $2.148 billion. Conversely, if BTC breaks above $74,969, the total liquidation value of short positions on major CEXs will reach $1.884 billion...

XRP faces minimal quantum risk, with only a tiny fraction of wallets exposing public keys to threats.XRPL’s key rotation feature helps users stay protected, though full quantum resistance still needs upgrades.Post-quantum testing on XRPL shows progress, but larger signatures may impact speed and eff...

Yuga Labs has reached a settlement with artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over the RR/BAYC NFT series, ending a two-year dispute. The series previously used images from the Bored Ape Yacht Club, with the core issue being whether the project constituted trademark infringement or satire. Previously...

CME will launch AVAX and SUI futures, offering micro and standard contracts to improve trading flexibility.Rising demand drives expansion, with CME reporting higher volumes and increased institutional participation.Extended 24-hour trading aligns CME with crypto markets, enhancing access and liquidi...

Sui [SUI], dubbed a ‘Solana Killer’ in late 2024 and early 2025, has yet to live up to the title. However, in the past 24 hours, SUI had risen by more than 11% at press time, indicating renewed momentum across the network.Why are cryptos on the SUI network gaining?But what was driving this network-w...

South Korea has taken a comprehensive step toward regulating the cryptocurrency market. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea today introduced a new bill called the “Digital Asset Basic Law,” aiming to create a holistic legal framework covering the issuance, trading, custody, and regulation of digita...

Key Insights:PEPE price stabilizes near strong support despite sustained negative funding rates, highlighting a clear divergence between trader sentiment and actual market behavior.Declining open interest and reduced liquidation activity indicate leverage reset, suggesting the market has cleared exc...

On April 9, trader Techno Revenant (@Techno_Revenant) unlocked 2.4 million HYPE tokens, worth $93.7 million, after a 6-month lock-up period; it is currently unclear whether he will sell or re-stake them. Techno Revenant previously earned approximately $250 million by investing $15 million early in t...