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Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze source-logo coindesk.com 1 h image The quantum computing threat has some of Bitcoin's most vocal developers lan

Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze
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The quantum computing threat has some of Bitcoin's most vocal developers landing in wildly different places.

Blockstream's CEO, Adam Back, told Paris Blockchain Week attendees on Wednesday that Bitcoin developers should start building optional quantum-resistant upgrades now, even though current quantum computers remain "essentially lab experiments" with progress that has been "incremental" over the 25 years he has tracked the field.

"Preparation is key. Making changes in a controlled way is far safer than reacting in a crisis," the Blockstream CEO said.

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#Gold prices slipped on Wednesday but remained positioned for weekly gains as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran. S

#Gold prices slipped on Wednesday but remained positioned for weekly gains as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,794.67 per ounce, retreating from a recent one-month peak, while gold futures edged down 0.7% to $4,817.26 per ounce.Despite the daily pullback, bullion was still up roughly 1% for the week, reflecting a cautious return of risk appetite in global markets. Wall Street has already reclaimed record highs, erasing all losses accumulated since hostilities erupted in late February following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.Gold struggled throughout March as the conflict triggered a sharp rise in oil prices, stoking global inflation fears and raising expectations of potential interest rate hikes by central banks worldwide. Since gold yields no interest, a rising-rate environment tends to weigh heavily on its appeal. Adding to the pressure, investors gravitated toward the U.S. dollar as their preferred safe haven, partly because the United States, as a net energy exporter, remains relatively shielded from oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict is "close to over," suggesting a permanent ceasefire could be finalized before King Charles visits the United States later this month. A second round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks is expected to resume imminently, following inconclusive negotiations held in Pakistan last weekend. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that diplomatic conversations remain "productive and ongoing."A fragile two-week ceasefire is set to expire on April 21, but mediators are reportedly making headway on key sticking points, including Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz closure, and war reparations. Analysts warn that gold's next directional move hinges on whether prices can firmly establish support above the $4,800 level.Gold is me

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On April 16, on-chain analyst Murphy indicated that the cost for short-term holders (1-3m_RP) holding for 1-3 months is approximately $75,400, which is near the current price. In this downtrend, BTC h

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Post To Earn BonusBitcoin tests $75K as supply tightens – Will STH selling cap BTC’s rally? Bitcoin’s [$BTC] move toward $75,000 begins to trigger a clear behavioral shift, as Short-Term Holders (STH)

Bitcoin tests $75K as supply tightens – Will STH selling cap BTC’s rally?
Bitcoin’s [$BTC] move toward $75,000 begins to trigger a clear behavioral shift, as Short-Term Holders (STH) send coins to exchanges in size.

Within 24 hours, over 65,000 $BTC were moved, with 61,000 $BTC realized in profit, indicating that recent buyers see strength as an exit window. Many traders entered lower and are now securing gains, creating visible sell pressure near resistance and slowing momentum.
Source: CryptoQuant

Yet, the broader supply tells a different story, as Wholecoiners inflows fall to around 27,500 $BTC globally, far below the 80,000 $BTC peak in 2018. Binance flows average near 6,000 $BTC, reinforcing reduced long-term selling and tighter supply conditions.
Source: CryptoQuant

This divergence reveals rotation, where short-term selling tests demand, while limited long-term supply forces price to rely on buyer strength.

LTH dominance tightens Bitcoin supply

This rotation between short-term selling and constrained supply begins to shape how Bitcoin behaves near resistance.

As the price approaches the $73,000 to $75,000 zone, STH continues circulating supply, reacting quickly to volatility, and using strength to exit positions. This keeps visible sell pressure active, especially during upward moves.

However, HODL waves reveal a deeper shift in control. Older age bands, especially 2y+ and 5y+ cohorts, continue expanding, while younger bands remain compressed. This implies Long-Term Holders (LTH) are not distributing but steadily absorbing supply over time. As a result, available liquid supply tightens, making price more sensitive to incoming demand.
Source: Glassnode

At the same time, declining Wholecoiners inflows confirm fewer large holders are moving coins to exchanges, reinforcing reduced structural selling pressure.

This creates a tension point, where short-term selling tests demand, while long-term conviction supports price resilience near r

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End? Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowSam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, has filed a motion in St. Louis federal court seeking 

Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, has filed a motion in St. Louis federal court seeking to strike punitive damages from a civil lawsuit brought by his sister, Annie Altman, who accuses him of repeated sexual abuse spanning nearly a decade during their childhood. Altman firmly denies all allegations.In the Wednesday filing, his legal team argued that Missouri's child sexual abuse statute does not permit punitive damages, restricting recovery solely to damages tied to physical or psychological injury resulting from the alleged abuse. Altman's attorneys further contend that punitive damages cannot apply to conduct allegedly committed while he was still a minor. Alongside this motion, Altman renewed his push to have the lawsuit dismissed entirely.Annie Altman's legal representatives had not publicly responded to the filing as of the time of reporting.Annie Altman claims her brother sexually abused and raped her between 1997 and 2006, beginning when she was three years old and he was twelve, continuing until he reached adulthood. She alleges the final incidents of abuse occurred after Sam Altman turned 18. He is currently 40 years old.The Altman family has publicly stated that Annie Altman has struggled with mental health issues and received ongoing financial assistance from the family. Sam Altman alleges the lawsuit followed her demands for escalating financial support, which the family declined. He has filed a countersuit against his sister for defamation, citing social media posts in which she allegedly referred to "an almost tech billionaire" who abused her. He is seeking just $1 in damages, stating he has no desire to cause her financial harm but wants a court ruling affirming that her statements are false.Annie Altman's original lawsuit was filed in January 2025. Meanwhile, Sam Altman is also preparing for an April 27 trial stemming from Elon Musk's

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Bitcoin stalls near $75,000 on Gate as traders test a familiar resistance band after bouncing from $68,000 support that has repeatedly defined this cycle's downside line. Summary Bitcoin trades at $75

Bitcoin stalls near $75,000 on Gate as traders test a familiar resistance band after bouncing from $68,000 support that has repeatedly defined this cycle's downside line.

Summary Bitcoin trades at $75,000 on Gate with 1.19% daily gain. Move comes after weeks of choppy range between $68,000 and $75,000. Traders watch if BTC can finally clear the $75,000 ceiling. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $75,000 on Gate's BTC/USDT market on April 15, marking another test of the level that has capped every major rally this year. According to Gate market data, BTC/USDT is currently quoted at $75,000 with a 24-hour increase of 1.19%, after touching an intraday high near $74,949 and a low around $73,510. The latest push higher extends a rebound that began when Bitcoin bounced from roughly $68,000 support, a range that crypto.news recently described as "the last line of defense" before deeper downside. Bitcoin retests $75k resistance In a recent crypto.news story, Bitcoin was trading near $74,400 after a more than 5% intraday jump, with the outlet flagging $75,000 to $76,100 as the "next meaningful resistance" tied to February's pre-war swing high. That zone has repeatedly rejected upside attempts; earlier coverage noted that $73,000 to $75,000 has "capped every rally" since the US-Iran ceasefire, forcing altcoins like ETH, SOL and DOGE to lag whenever BTC stalls below a clean breakout. RootData, citing Gate's order book, similarly reported that "BTC/USDT is currently reported at $75,008.8, with a 24-hour increase of 5.65%," underscoring how quickly momentum can accelerate once Bitcoin approaches this band. The latest move unfolds against a backdrop of strong spot and derivatives flows, with prior crypto.news analysis highlighting that ETF infla.. whale mulation and about limitationa

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End? Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowThe U.S. government has successfully released all $625 million in federally approved security fu

The U.S. government has successfully released all $625 million in federally approved security funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but an ongoing shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security continues to disrupt critical planning and coordination efforts. That was the message delivered to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday by Christopher Tomney, director of the DHS Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness.Tomney confirmed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has fully distributed the allocated security funds through its grants management system, stating that preparations can now move forward financially. However, he was candid about the operational setbacks caused by the prolonged government funding lapse, which has now stretched beyond two months.The 48-team tournament, scheduled across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during June and July, ranks among the most-watched sporting events on the planet — making airtight security planning an absolute priority. Intelligence briefings reviewed by Reuters previously flagged warnings from officials about the elevated risk of extremist and criminal activity targeting the event, raising urgent concerns about delayed security preparations.One of the most significant challenges stemming from the shutdown has been the mass departure of Transportation Security Administration officers. Tomney emphasized that replacing specialized security personnel is not a quick process, and their absence has weakened coordination between federal agencies and state and local authorities.The DHS shutdown stems from a prolonged congressional standoff over legislation to fund the agency, following President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement measures. Earlier this month, Trump signed an executive order ensuring all DHS employees would continue receiving pay.With the World C

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@PixelsMost crypto games try to buy attention with rewards—but attention rarely stays where meaning is missing. Pixels feels like a quieter experiment, where value isn’t forced but slowly grows throug

@PixelsMost crypto games try to buy attention with rewards—but attention rarely stays where meaning is missing. Pixels feels like a quieter experiment, where value isn’t forced but slowly grows through play.
It doesn’t rush players toward profit. You farm, explore, trade—and over time, these simple actions start to matter. Even the PIXEL Token feels less like the purpose and more like a result of being in the system.
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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End? Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowAllbirds footwear (BIRD) has seen its stock skyrocket by over 200% after announcing that it is t

Allbirds footwear (BIRD) has seen its stock skyrocket by over 200% after announcing that it is transforming from a footwear/apparel company to an AI developer. The change in philosophy was revealed on Wednesday morning in a press release, as Allbirds secured $50 million for an AI compute infrastructure pivot.JUST IN: Allbirds $BIRD stock rises over 420% after announcing shift from shoes to AI. pic.twitter.com/E6GQ2FpOcy— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 15, 2026Allbirds is a San Francisco maker of wool shoes. The company was once valued at more than $4 billion. Now, the company sold its intellectual property and other assets to American Exchange Group two weeks ago for $39 million. Furthermore, the stock has slumped by more than 99 per cent since its flotation on Nasdaq in 2021. The footwear creator has seen its financial struggles as of late, closing all of its U.S. full-priced stores in February.Now, Allbirds is transforming into NewBird AI, looking to capitalize on the surging artificial intelligence industry. It announced a deal to raise approximately $50 million in funding, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. “The Company will initially seek to acquire high-performance, low-latency AI compute hardware and provide access under long-term lease arrangements, meeting customer demand that spot markets and hyperscalers are unable to reliably service,” the company said in the announcement. Under the NewBird AI name, the company has positioned itself as a “fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service and AI-native cloud solutions provider.”Also Read: Younger Generations Prefer Crypto And They’re About to Get RicherThe announcement boosted shares of Allbirds (BIRD) by more than 400%. The shares, which were under $3 a day ago, jumped to above $13 in the morning, and have settled just above $12 a share.

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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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