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Adam Back Pushes for Optional Upgrades to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin

The Blockstream CEO’s approach contrasts with BIP-361, a proposal that would implement mandatory freezes of quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocated for optional quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrades at Paris Blockchain Week on Wednesday, a day after a group of Bitcoin developers pushed for a mandatory freeze on quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin.

"Preparation is key. Making changes in a controlled way is far safer than reacting in a crisis," Back said at the conference. He also emphasized Bitcoin's proven emergency coordination capabilities, noting that "bugs have been identified and fixed within hours. When something becomes urgent, it focuses attention and drives consensus."

His approach contrasts with that of BIP-361, a proposal authored by Jameson Lopp and five other developers that would phase out quantum-vulnerable addresses over five years. The proposal, updated in Bitcoin's official repository on April 15 under the title "Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset," would implement a phased soft fork ultimately freezing coins that do not migrate—including the holdings of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

The intervention highlights a deepening split among Bitcoin developers around how to address the looming threat of “Q-Day”—the moment when a quantum computer with sufficient power to break the encryption used by Bitcoin emerges. Recent research from Google and Caltech suggests quantum computers capable of breaking the cryptocurrency's security may arrive within years rather than decades.

The debate has been sharpened by accelerating progress in quantum computing. Google Quantum AI published research last month showing that quantum computers may break elliptic curve cryptography with fewer than 1,200 logical qubits. 

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A 46.3 million ounce silver shortfall is keeping pressure on an already tight market



A 46.3 million ounce silver shortfall is keeping pressure on a market that was already tight before 2026 got going, according to the World Silver Survey 2026 released on Wednesday.

Reportedly, global demand stayed above supply for the fifth year in a row in 2025, the deficit smaller than it was in 2024, but it still put more stress on above-ground stocks.

The 88-page report was released by the Silver Institute and researched and produced by Metals Focus, the London-based precious metals consultancy. Its numbers show that total silver demand slipped 2% last year to 1.13 billion ounces, but that top-line figure does not mean the market loosened up.

A strong rise in investment demand helped keep the market under pressure even as some other segments weakened. Coin and net bar demand rose 14%, which nearly canceled out declines elsewhere.

Industrial use lost steam as investors bought more silver and regional demand split sharply

Industrial silver demand fell 3% to 657.4 million ounces in 2025 after four straight years of strong growth. Electrical and electronics demand dropped 2%, but the market still got support from spending tied to AI infrastructure, solid automotive use, and healthy power grid investment.

But solar demand weakened, according to the survey, because strong competition and higher silver raw material costs pushed photovoltaic manufacturers to speed up thrifting and substitution.

Demand for brazing alloys still rose 1%, helped by the auto and aerospace sectors. Other industrial demand fell 7% because the ethylene oxide market slowed.

By region, most of the silver demand losses in 2025 came from East and South Asia, while Europe and North America stayed kind of stable, according to the survey.

Coin and net bar demand turned higher after two st

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White House exposes stablecoin yield ban wouldn’t help banks, raising the stakes for CLARITY in the Senate
The report’s own projections show the ban barely nudges bank lending while putting stablecoin innovation and consumer yields on the line.

A recent White House economic study has changed the focus of Washington’s debate over the CLARITY Act. The report addresses the main issue slowing the bill in the Senate: whether limiting stablecoin yields actually protects the banking system.

The study’s findings are central to ongoing talks. After reviewing recent data on stablecoin activity, consumer habits, and bank liquidity, it found little proof that stablecoin yield products currently threaten bank lending or deposits.

Instead, the report said that banning yields would mostly limit consumers’ ability to earn returns on digital cash, while offering little or no real benefit to the stability of traditional funding.

This puts more pressure on those who support strict limits, especially since negotiations are already at a difficult stage.

The timing is important because CLARITY has entered a phase where broad support for federal market structure is no longer the main constraint. The unresolved question sits one level lower.

Washington’s key institutions increasingly agree that digital asset laws need a strong framework for custody, disclosures, registration, oversight, and clear roles for regulators.

The tougher debate is over the details of the framework, which will decide who benefits financially, who pays for compliance, and who controls the main channels for dollar liquidity.

The stablecoin yield issue is now the main point where these competing interests are being worked out.

This shift has been clear for months, but recent official comments have made it even more focused. 


White House exposes stablecoin yield ban wouldn’t

$12 trillion asset manager Charles Schwab will launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients “in the coming weeks.” According to a Thursday press release, Charles Schwab announced Schwab

Charles Schwab to launch Spot BTC, ETH Crypto Trading for Retail Clients

Crypto adoption in Denmark remains significantly lower than much of Europe, with new data showing that only 4% of the population currently holds digital assets—a figure unchanged since 2023. A staff r

Crypto adoption in Denmark remains significantly lower than much of Europe, with new data showing that only 4% of the population currently holds digital assets—a figure unchanged since 2023.
A staff report from Danmarks Nationalbank highlights that the lack of growth is less about public interest and more about structural barriers within the financial system.
🔹 Adoption Far Below European Peers
While Denmark’s crypto ownership has remained flat, neighboring countries show much higher adoption rates:
Norway, Finland, and the United Kingdom: 10%+ ownership
Denmark: 4%, stagnant since 2023
The findings are based on a survey conducted between October and November 2025, covering over 3,000 respondents.
🔹 Banks and Tax Rules Kept Crypto at the Margins
For years, Danish banks largely restricted or discouraged access to crypto purchases, citing risk concerns. Combined with complex tax treatment of digital assets, this created a high-friction environment for retail investors.
As a result, crypto adoption in Denmark lagged behind broader European trends, even during global market cycles of strong growth.
🔹 Small Positions and Limited Exposure
Among Danish crypto holders, investment sizes tend to be modest:
Most holdings are below 10,000 DKK (~$1,570)
Total national crypto exposure is estimated between $317M and $847M
Indirect exposure via ETFs and crypto-linked stocks remains limited (~$211M)
This suggests crypto is still viewed primarily as a speculative side investment rather than a core portfolio allocation.
🔹 Usage Remains Investment-Focused
Crypto usage in Denmark is rarely transactional:
70–75% of holders keep assets on centralized platforms
Only 20–30% use self-custody wallets
Payments using crypto remain extremely uncommon


Denmark’s Crypto Adoption Stalls at 4% as Banking

On April 16, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated at a Pentagon press conference on Thursday that if Iran does not agree to a peace agreement, US troops stationed in the Middle East are prepare

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BTC exchange reserves fall, retail demand weak Bitcoin’s split.Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Market Rally! Claim Your AirdropVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT! On one hand, exchange reserve

BTC exchange reserves fall, retail demand weak

Bitcoin’s split.



On one hand, exchange reserves across all exchanges have been in freefall, down to 2.683 million BTC at the latest reading. That’s one of the lowest reserve levels seen in recent months, down from close to 3 million BTC in late April-May 2025.

There are fewer coins on exchanges, so no one’s in a rush to sell.



At the same time, price has recovered from the early February dip. Supply is getting tighter.

But here’s where things get interesting. Spot retail activity, seen through the trading frequency surge, is the weakest it’s been in the last year. After peaking when Bitcoin traded at the ATH range, retail participation fell and hasn’t shown any muscle since.



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On April 16, Zhang Rongle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zhihu, will attend the offline event themed 'Decoding Web 4.0: When AI Agents Take Over On-chain Permissions', co-hosted

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