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On April 16, The Block reported that CryptoQuant's research director Julio Moreno stated on Wednesday that Bitcoin's recent upward trend is facing a gradually increasing risk of profit-taking, with mu

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CoW Protocol Price Falls; $COW Releases Statement on Recent Attack

CoW Protocol prices continue to be under pressure over the last 24 hours as the project grappled with fallout from a security incident on April 14. Crypto dropped by nearly 3% to trade at approximately $0.213. Yet that drop was while the global crypto market was on the rise, even as Bitcoin modestly gained.

The divergence illustrates a palpable change in sentiment on the protocol in the wake of the hack. The downturn was set in motion by a front-end attack that attacked the platform’s website. In the last statement release, it was reported that an attacker gained control over the cow.fi domain via DNS hijacking.

This lets the attacker then take users down the path to a malicious interface that had a close match to the original site to redirect them to a similar site. The device had been set up to deceive users into agreeing to approve malicious transactions or revealing sensitive wallet information. Only days after the problem was exposed, the squad put out a public alert.

Users were told to avoid interacting with the platform’s front-end. However, the protocol was also paused as a precautionary measure. The team assured that both the core smart contracts and backend systems were not compromised. Still, the attack carried a significant risk since it attacked the interface that users use to interact with the protocol.

The incident was flagged early by Blockaid, a firm that monitors decentralized applications for suspicious activity. Its detection system identified unusual behavior linked to the cow.fi domain. Shortly after, the protocol confirmed the issue and urged users to stay away until further notice. This quick response helped limit wider damage, even though the event still affected market confidence.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Buried inside a new Bitcoin security proposal is a provision that could save stragglers from losing everything.Related Reading: Crypto Gains Ally As Former CFTC Chair Becomes Full-Time AdviserAnyone who misses the upgrade deadline but still holds their seed phrase would have a path to recovery through zero-knowledge proof technology — a last-resort mechanism built into the final phase of BIP-361, a draft posted to GitHub on Tuesday by cypherpunk Jameson Lopp and five co-authors. The full proposal is a three-phase plan designed to protect Bitcoin from a threat that has quietly grown more serious: the eventual ability of quantum computers to crack the cryptographic keys protecting early Bitcoin addresses.Satoshi’s Fortune At The Center Of It AllAbout 1.7 million BTC sits in old-style addresses known as P2PK — the kind used in Bitcoin’s earliest days. Those addresses expose public keys directly, making them vulnerable once quantum computing reaches sufficient power.Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash alone is valued at roughly $74 billion at current prices. According to the proposal’s authors, if a bad actor gained quantum access to those coins, the damage to Bitcoin’s value and credibility could be severe. New 3-step strategy targets quantum risk. Source: GithubBIP-361 builds on BIP-360, released in February, which introduced a new quantum-resistant address format called pay-to-Merkle-root, or P2MR. That earlier proposal protects new coins. BIP-361 tackles what BIP-360 left unresolved — the roughly 34% of Bitcoin’s total supply still sitting in vulnerable addresses. The plan unfolds in stages. Three years after activation, sending BTC to old-style addresses would no longer be allowed. Two years after that, old-format signatures would be invalidated entirely.Any coins that 

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$XRP could be gearing up for a move ahead of the 2026 midterms, and crypto analyst Zach Rector breaks down what’s going on behind the scenes.

He points out that markets are currently stuck in a “liquidity squeeze,” driven by rising global debt, geopolitical tensions, and capital outflows, something even the IMF has flagged. Add to that the yen carry trade unwind, private credit stress, and oil price swings from Middle East tensions, and it’s creating a broader “global margin call,” where assets, including crypto, face selling pressure.

At the same time, inflation is picking up again, with the U.S. PPI hitting around 4%. Interestingly, he said that liquidity isn’t gone; central bank balance sheets hint it’s already creeping back quietly.

Still, he keeps the sentiments slow: expect a “drop before the pop.” A deeper shakeout could come before things turn bullish.

Reason 1: Liquidity Injection & Lower Rates

The first trigger is the central bank’s participation. With economic stress building, he expects rate cuts and fresh liquidity injections. A new Fed chair is also expected soon, potentially accelerating this change. More liquidity means more capital flowing into risk assets like $XRP.

Reason 2: Clarity Act & Regulatory Green Light

The second trigger is regulation. The Clarity Act is moving forward, and recent SEC guidance has already opened doors for builders on the $XRP Ledger. This removes a major roadblock that held back development for years.

With compliance already built into the system, $XRP stands in a strong position as institutions look for legally clear platforms.



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Bitcoin rally stalls below $76,000 as institutional demand fades

Bitcoin price traded sideways today as short-term traders booked profits following yesterday’s impressive run-up above $75,500.

The total crypto market cap receded below the $2.6 trillion mark, but the crypto fear and greed index remained unchanged from the previous day at 53, which marks a neutral level.

This means investors are cooling their expectations rather than flipping bearish.

Except for a few small-cap altcoins, most of the leading digital assets experienced a slow day as market participants awaited a clearer signal for the next leg up.

Why is Bitcoin price falling today?

Bitcoin price fell to an intraday low of $73,617 today as short-term traders started booking profits near the recent local highs and high-leveraged long positions were forced to unwind rapidly as the price climbed above $75,000.

Over $152 million in long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin accounting for over $50 million of the total wipeout.

This cascade of liquidations created immediate downward pressure as the market corrected from overbought conditions.

With the absence of any fresh macro catalysts to extend the rally, investors had little incentive to aggressively push the price higher.

As Bitcoin failed to breach the psychological and technical resistance level of $76,000, where it briefly swept liquidity, it became evident that there wasn't enough sustained buying pressure to hold that level.

This failure to maintain momentum forced the asset back into its previous consolidation range.

While large-scale whale wallets reportedly added over 27,000 $BTC during this dip, roughly $291 million in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs acted as a significant headwind.

The immediate institutional outflow created enough short-term friction to stall the bullish trend.

Yesterday’s 

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Post To Earn BonusErik Zhang announces temporary committee to assume Neo Foundation functions Erik Zhang, Neo co-founder and c

Erik Zhang announces temporary committee to assume Neo Foundation functions


Erik Zhang, Neo co-founder and core developer, announced on April 14 that he is forming a temporary emergency committee with core developers and community leaders to take over Neo Foundation operations, citing NF dysfunction, unpaid staff and community members, and eight months of suspended personal salary.

The announcement marks an escalation in an ongoing governance dispute between Zhang and fellow co-founder Da Hongfei, which became public in late December 2025. It comes just days after both founders published competing governance reform proposals on GitHub.

Emergency action and claims of dysfunction

Zhang stated that the NF “is now, in effect, in a state of dysfunction,” with most operational departments having “already begun to shut down.” He said community members and staff have gone without owed funding “for an extended period,” and that his own salary has been suspended for eight months.

In the announcement, Zhang cited his role as “founder of $NEO, a core developer, and an NF Board Member,” and framed the committee as a necessary intervention:

“To prevent further harm to the $NEO ecosystem as a result of governance failure, I, as the founder of $NEO, a core developer, and an NF Board Member, will, effective today, join with certain core developers and community leaders to establish a temporary committee.”

The committee aims to manage and use NF funds to ensure continued ecosystem operations. Zhang shared the primary NF fund address currently under his control and committed to publicly disclosing all funding decisions.

Zhang also reiterated his criticism of Da’s financial disclosures, stating that Da “has still failed to provide the community with a sufficiently open, transparent, and credible account of the Foundation’s financial condition.” Neo published its first financial re

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Russia's defence ministry issued a stark warning on Wednesday, claiming that European nations increasing drone supplies to Ukraine are pushing themselves further into direct conflict with Moscow. The statement marks yet another escalation in rhetoric between Russia and its Western opponents amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.According to the ministry, several EU governments have collectively decided to ramp up both the production and delivery of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Ukrainian forces. In a move widely condemned as intimidation, Russian officials published a detailed list of factories and manufacturing sites across Europe allegedly involved in drone or drone component production. The list included facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Israel, complete with physical addresses.Moscow framed the disclosure as a public service, stating that European citizens deserve to know where UAV production for Ukraine is taking place within their own borders. Critics, however, quickly interpreted the release of these addresses as a veiled threat targeting civilian and industrial infrastructure.Former Russian President and current deputy chair of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, made that implied threat far more explicit in a post on X. He described the published list as potential strike targets for Russian armed forces, adding a chilling sign-off directed at European governments: "Sleep well, European partners!"This is not the first time Russian officials have used inflammatory language to pressure European nations supporting Ukraine. Medvedev in particular has a pattern of issuing provocative statements, though analysts note these have historically stopped short of declaring specific military action against NATO-aligned states.The latest warnings are expected to heighten security concerns across Europe, where governments contin

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End? Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowU.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday evening following a strong session that pushe

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday evening following a strong session that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to all-time highs, fueled by diplomatic optimism and encouraging corporate earnings results.S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% to 7,070.75 points, Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.3% to 26,440.75 points, and Dow Jones futures gained 0.2% to 48,478.0 points as of 8:43 PM ET.During regular trading, the S&P 500 surpassed the 7,000 milestone for the first time ever, closing approximately 0.8% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite surged nearly 1.6% on the back of broad-based strength in technology and software stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a marginal decline, bucking the broader upward trend.A key driver behind the market rally was renewed optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations. President Trump told Sky News that a permanent ceasefire with Iran was "very possible" ahead of King Charles's scheduled visit later this month. The White House confirmed that a second round of talks was underway and described the discussions as productive, though officials clarified that reports of a formal U.S. ceasefire request were inaccurate. Easing tensions helped calm investor fears over elevated oil prices and their potential inflationary impact on the broader economy.Strong bank earnings further boosted market confidence. Bank of America reported a 17% quarterly profit increase, driven by robust trading activity and a recovery in investment banking revenue. Morgan Stanley delivered an even more impressive showing, with profits jumping nearly 30%, supported by record equities trading and stronger dealmaking.Investor attention now shifts to upcoming earnings from PepsiCo, Travelers Companies, U.S. Bancorp, Abbott Laboratories, and Charles Schwab, all scheduled to report before Thursday's opening bell, as markets look to 

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This cycle feels different—and the data backs it up. According to CryptoQuant, inflows from wallets holding less than 1 BTC have dropped to their lowest level in nine years. In simple terms: retail in

This cycle feels different—and the data backs it up.
According to CryptoQuant, inflows from wallets holding less than 1 BTC have dropped to their lowest level in nine years. In simple terms: retail investors are largely absent from the market.
But while small players step back, big money is stepping in.
Major financial institutions are steadily expanding their crypto exposure:
Morgan Stanley has launched a Bitcoin ETF
Charles Schwab is preparing spot Bitcoin trading access
Franklin Templeton has built out a dedicated crypto division
Fannie Mae is exploring Bitcoin-backed mortgages
The contrast is striking:
👉 Wall Street is accumulating, while Main Street is sitting out
JP Richardson captured it bluntly:
“This might be the first cycle where institutions are in a bull market—and retail doesn’t even know it.”
So where did retail go?
The answer is less about crypto—and more about the real world.
Rising inflation and cost of living have squeezed disposable income, leaving many unable to participate in speculative markets. Michaël van de Poppe noted that for many, covering monthly expenses now takes priority over investing.
At the same time, some capital has rotated into traditional markets like equities and commodities, which have delivered strong returns recently.
In the short term, crypto remains heavily influenced by macro factors—oil prices, the U.S. dollar, and inflation expectations continue to shape sentiment.
But zoom out, and a bigger shift is unfolding:
This may not be a retail-driven cycle. It may be an institutional one.
That has real implications:
• Slower, more structured market moves
• Less hype-driven volatility
• More capital flowing through regulated channels
Bottom line:
This isn’t the absence of a bull market—
it’s a bull market that retail hasn’t fully shown up for… yet.


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