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Citi analysts say holding both gold and bitcoin can improve portfolio performance compared with traditional bond-and-equity mixes. In a new report cited by CNBC, analyst Alex Saunders said a 5% allocation to gold enhances portfolio efficiency, while splitting that exposure between gold and bitcoin produces stronger results.

The analysis found the mixed allocation improves returns in bond bull markets and provides resilience during bear-steepening cycles tied to fiscal concerns and rising inflation risk.

Citi noted that bitcoin often performs better than gold when bond markets weaken, highlighting recent gains amid geopolitical and equity market stress. Over the past two months, bitcoin has risen 9%, while spot gold has declined 4%. Saunders said the tactical appeal of a combined allocation lies in balancing the relative popularity of gold with bitcoin’s growth characteristics.




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Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson warns of a major danger in Bitcoin! “1.7 Million BTC at Risk!”


Recent concerns about advancements in quantum technology have become a significant and widely debated topic in the cryptocurrency market.

While many are expressing their opinions on quantum risk at this point, the founder of Cardano issued a warning regarding Bitcoin.

Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson warned that the proposed Bitcoin upgrade could lead to 1.7 million $BTC being frozen.

Speaking to Coindesk, Hoskinson argued that the BIP-361 proposal, which aims to protect Bitcoin against quantum computing, has been incorrectly classified as a soft fork, and that this classification is wrong.

Hoskinson claimed that if this proposal were implemented, approximately 1.7 million $BTC created before 2013, including the 1 million $BTC held by anonymous Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, would be permanently frozen.

The renowned founder stated that it would be impossible to transfer these 1.7 million early-issued coins because their owners lacked the means to provide proof, as these coins were issued before the introduction of seed phrases.

“Because the first Bitcoins were created before the seed syntax was introduced, proving ownership is difficult and therefore transferring ownership is impossible.”

He accused Bitcoin developers of unscrupulously imposing a hard fork by misleadingly labeling BIP-361 as a soft fork.

As you may recall, Google published a report addressing the quantum threat in late March. Following this significant research report by Google in late March, the cryptocurrency sector intensified its efforts to improve quantum resilience.

At this point, the quantum threat is not only worrying the Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) communities, but altcoins have also begun testing quantum-resistant technology. These altcoins inclu

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You know these technologies will create business efficiencies, but finding the time to really get a grasp, a hands-on grasp, of these solutions has proved hard to find. You might even feel like you’re falling behind.



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Crypto markets moved higher on 17 April after Donald J. Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open for “full passage,” easing fears of a broader supply disruption amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

The reaction was swift across digital assets, with Bitcoin and major altcoins posting gains as traders repositioned around a perceived reduction in geopolitical risk.



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U.S. gas prices are steadily rising, putting intense pressure on its citizens’ spending outlook. The ongoing US-Iran war has largely disrupted the flow of oil and gas across the globe, with the US bearing the brunt of its impact. The gas prices in the US have now started to rise staggeringly, with Americans spending an average of 16% YoY in March for gas.Also Read: Bitcoin Quantum Plan Won’t Save All Coins: Cardano FounderUS Gas Price ShockSource: oilprice.comThe US gas domain is currently suffering the most, with average gas spending stats of March telling a staggering story. Per the latest post by the Kobeissi letter, US consumer gas spending has risen 16% YoY in March, with prices of gasoline alone hitting $4.12, signaling a massive hike. To put it simply, Americans have spent nearly 25% more on fuel in March than in February, showcasing the intense consequences that the ongoing war situation has led them to encounter as of late.“US consumers are seeing huge increases in gas costs. US consumer gas spending surged +16% YoY in March. As the national average for gasoline soared to a record $4.12 a gallon, driven by the Iran War. Overall, Americans spent +25% more on fuel in March than in February.”The KL post was quick to outline the aftereffects of this surge as well. Higher fuel costs after a time may start to impact other domains as well, particularly entertainment, travel, and retail, impacting their statistical numbers in the long run.“However, other spending categories have not been significantly impacted yet. Entertainment spending jumped +12% YoY last quarter, followed by travel at +6%, and retail at +5%. Total credit and debit spending rose +6% YoY in Q1, with transactions up +4% YoY. If elevated fuel costs persist, they will begin to crowd out spending in discretionary categories. Higher fuel prices are poised to pressure household budgets.”US co

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Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange with reported links to Russia and previously sanctioned networks, has abruptly suspended trading and withdrawals following a large-scale cyberattack. Accordi

Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange with reported links to Russia and previously sanctioned networks, has abruptly suspended trading and withdrawals following a large-scale cyberattack.
According to its official statement, hackers siphoned off approximately 1 billion rubles (around $13 million in crypto assets) by exploiting vulnerabilities in the platform’s infrastructure. The exchange has since paused operations and filed a formal complaint with law enforcement authorities.
In its public response, Grinex claimed the attack showed signs of “unfriendly state” involvement, suggesting it may have been conducted with the resources of foreign intelligence services. The company framed the incident not just as a security breach, but as part of a broader form of economic conflict.
Blockchain analysts and prior investigations have described Grinex—launched in 2025—as a successor to Garantex, a Moscow-based exchange previously sanctioned by the U.S. and European authorities for alleged involvement in illicit transactions and sanctions evasion.
The platform has reportedly facilitated trading in rubles, USDT, and the A7A5 stablecoin, which is believed to be tied to Russian financial infrastructure and used in sanctions-affected capital flows.
On-chain investigators noted that stolen funds were quickly converted into assets such as TRX and dispersed across multiple wallets, likely to reduce exposure to stablecoin freezes and improve obfuscation. Some forensic firms also suggest overlaps with related platforms and wallet structures, indicating a broader ecosystem rather than an isolated exploit.
Grinex, however, maintains that the attack involved “unprecedented capabilities” typically associated with state-level actors and argues it may be part of a coordinated effort targeting Russia-linked financial channels.


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Strategy shares surge above $170 amid Bitcoin price rebound Strategy Inc., the company formerly known as MicroStrategy that has essentially become a publicly traded Bitcoin fund, saw its stock price climb near $170 on April 17. That's a 15% daily jump that pushed shares decisively above the $160 level for the first time in weeks.

The move comes as Bitcoin itself recovers from a bruising dip to roughly $74K earlier this month. For a stock with a beta of 3.56 relative to Bitcoin, meaning it tends to amplify $BTC's moves by more than three times, the rebound was predictably dramatic.

Here's the thing about Strategy: it's not really a software company anymore, despite what its legacy business might suggest. The company now sits on approximately 780,897 $BTC, valued at around $58.96 billion. That makes it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder on the planet by a wide margin.

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Post To Earn BonusCardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's proposed quantum defense, BIP-361, is mischara

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's proposed quantum defense, BIP-361, is mischaracterized as a soft fork and would in practice require a hard fork that conflicts with Bitcoin's anti–hard fork culture.

He argues the plan's zero-knowledge recovery mechanism cannot protect about 1.7 million older bitcoins, including roughly 1 million attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, because those coins were created before BIP-39 seed phrases existed.

Hoskinson contends that if adopted as written, BIP-361 would permanently freeze those early coins and highlights this as evidence that Bitcoin's lack of formal on-chain governance leaves it ill-equipped to handle such contentious upgrades.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson argues that Bitcoin's proposed quantum defense, BIP-361, is wrongly labeled a soft fork and would effectively require a hard fork that clashes with Bitcoin's longstanding resistance to such changes.

He says the plan's zero-knowledge recovery scheme cannot protect about 1.7 million older bitcoins, including roughly 1 million attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, because those coins predate BIP-39 seed phrases and lack the necessary cryptographic proofs.

Hoskinson contends that, if adopted as written, BIP-361 would permanently freeze those early coins and sees the controversy as evidence that Bitcoin's absence of formal on-chain governance leaves it poorly equipped to manage high-stakes protocol upgrades.

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Activity in Bitcoin (BTC) Controlled by the US Government: Moved to Coinbase! “Not for Sale!”


According to Onchain data, the US government transferred $606,000 worth of Bitcoin ($BTC) linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase.

This $BTC transfer follows previous cryptocurrency transfers made by the US government in March and April. According to Arkham data, this transfer was made from wallets under federal government control.

While it’s generally assumed that Bitcoins transferred to exchanges are for sale, it’s stated that this particular $BTC transfer was not for sale purposes.

Because in early 2025, federal proceedings have confirmed that the Bitcoins seized in connection with the Bitfinex hack will be returned to Bitfinex in full.

This requires the US government to return the seized Bitcoins to Bitfinex in full.

Bitfinex has decided what to do with these Bitcoins. The exchange states that a portion of these funds will be used to fully repurchase all outstanding Recovery Right Tokens (RRT) altcoins.

It is also stated that at least 80% of the remaining net proceeds will be used to repurchase and burn UNUS, SED, and LEO tokens.

What is the Bitfinex Hack Incident?

The Bitfinex hack, which occurred on August 2, 2016, was one of the biggest shocks to the cryptocurrency sector.

Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein exploited a vulnerability in Bitfinex’s multi-signature wallet system and stole over 119,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $72 million at the time.

Based on today’s prices, which are approximately $74,000 per Bitcoin, the stolen Bitcoins would be worth around $8.9 billio

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