Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in New BIP-361 Plan

A group of Bitcoin developers has introduced a controversial proposal to address the growing threat of quantum computing to the network’s security. Casa CTO Jameson Lopp and five co-authors posted BIP-361 to Bitcoin’s GitHub this week, outlining a three-phase plan to migrate coins away from quantum-vulnerable addresses or have them frozen by the network itself….

Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in New BIP-361 Plan

Allbirds Pivots to AI Computing Infrastructure, Stock Surges 400% on $50M Convertible

Allbirds, the sustainability-focused footwear company, is abandoning its core sneaker business to reinvent itself as an artificial intelligence computing infrastructure provider. The company announced plans to rebrand as NewBird AI and secured $50 million in convertible financing to acquire processing units and build AI infrastructure, triggering a dramatic 400% surge in its stock price. The…

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North Korean Hackers Deploy AI-Powered Social Engineering in $100K Zerion Attack

Cryptocurrency wallet provider Zerion disclosed that North Korean-affiliated hackers used artificial intelligence to orchestrate a sophisticated social engineering attack that resulted in approximately $100,000 stolen from the company’s hot wallets last week. The incident marks the second major AI-enabled social engineering attack attributed to North Korean threat actors this month, following the $280 million exploit…

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High Roller stock surges 130% on Crypto.com prediction market partnership

High Roller Technologies Inc. shares more than doubled after the company announced plans to launch a U.S. event-based prediction market in partnership with Crypto.com. The announcement underscores growing institutional interest in prediction markets, a sector estimated to reach $1 trillion in trading volume by 2030. The Las Vegas-based online casino operator said Tuesday it will…

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US Department of Justice Opens $40M Compensation Claims for OneCoin Fraud Victims

The United States Department of Justice has initiated a compensation program for victims of the $4 billion OneCoin cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, utilizing over $40 million in forfeited assets seized from the operation’s organizers. US Attorney for Manhattan Jay Clayton announced on Monday that anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and suffered a net…

US Department of Justice Opens $40M Compensation Claims for OneCoin Fraud Victims

Bitcoin bounces back from weekend lows as Iran nuclear talks ease geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin recovered from its weekend decline on Monday morning as reports emerged that Iran was considering concessions on its nuclear program to end ongoing military tensions. The cryptocurrency climbed to $72,100 during U.S. trading hours after falling to $70,500 on Sunday, marking a modest recovery from fears that gripped markets over the weekend. The sell-off…

Bitcoin bounces back from weekend lows as Iran nuclear talks ease geopolitical tensions

TRUMP Token Whales Accumulate Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Luncheon Event

Crypto whales have been aggressively accumulating the TRUMP memecoin ahead of an exclusive luncheon at US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence scheduled for April 25, blockchain data shows. One whale withdrew approximately 105,754 OFFICIAL TRUMP tokens from Binance on Saturday, adding to an existing stash of 1.13 million TRUMP worth about $3.2 million, according to…

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Bitcoin Forms $65K Base as Fidelity Strategist Sees Market Resilience Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, believes markets are pricing in a near-term resolution to current geopolitical tensions, particularly around Iran, despite ongoing volatility and headlines that seem to intensify week after week. Speaking to CoinDesk, Timmer characterized the current market environment as “another wild ride,” yet maintained a relatively constructive outlook….

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Arizona Federal Court Blocks State Gambling Enforcement Against Kalshi Event Contracts

A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily barred state officials from enforcing gambling laws against prediction market platform Kalshi, marking a significant victory for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in an escalating dispute over event-based trading products. Judge Michael Liburdi of the US District Court for the District of Arizona granted a request from the…

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CoinDesk 20 Index Slides 0.2% as Hedera Leads Losses With 1.9% Decline

The CoinDesk 20 Index declined Thursday, with the broad-based cryptocurrency benchmark falling 0.2% to trade at 2007.93, according to a daily market update from CoinDesk Indices. The decline was driven largely by weakness in layer-one blockchain tokens, with Hedera (HBAR) emerging as the primary laggard across the 20-asset index. Hedera (HBAR) experienced the steepest losses,…

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Bitcoin Spikes Above $72K After Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Deal

Bitcoin rallied to over $72,000 Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump announced a two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran, providing relief to markets roiled by weeks of escalating geopolitical tensions. The leading cryptocurrency climbed to $72,379 in peak trading, extending gains from Tuesday’s announcement. Bitcoin was trading around $71,610 at press time, up 3.5% over the…

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