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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Bitcoin's Path to Quantum Resistance Sparks Debate Over Design Philosophy As quantum computing threats loom over legacy blockchain infrastructure, Bit

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Bitcoin's Path to Quantum Resistance Sparks Debate Over Design Philosophy As quantum computing threats loom over legacy blockchain infrastructure, Bitcoin is moving toward adopting SPHINCS+, a hash-based stateless signature system designed to provide post-quantum security. While the move marks a significant defensive milestone, it has drawn sharp criticism from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who views the choice as overly conservative and technically limited. Hoskinson argues that Bitcoin is opting for the "least expressive" and least versatile post-quantum signature (PQS) scheme available. From his perspective, the integration of SPHINCS+ prioritizes basic security at the expense of innovation, missing an opportunity to enhance Bitcoin’s programmability and composability. He contends that more adaptable cryptographic systems could have offered future-proof features beyond simple resistance. In contrast, Bitcoin developers maintain that SPHINCS+ aligns with the network’s core philosophy: minimizing the attack surface through proven, simple mathematics. While SPHINCS+ signatures are larger and less efficient than existing ECDSA or Schnorr signatures—potentially impacting scalability—they rely on simple hash functions rather than complex constructions. This debate highlights a fundamental schism in the industry. Where Hoskinson advocates for expressive, multi-functional protocols, Bitcoin’s contributors prioritize a cautious, defensive posture to ensure the network remains a stable store of value in the quantum era.


Bitcoin's Path to Quantum Resistance Sparks Debate

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On April 22, crypto market maker GSR announced its official entry into the ETF space with the launch of its first exchange-traded fund, the GSR Crypto Core3 ETF (ticker: BESO), which is now listed on 

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Daily 5K USDT Airdrop - Join & Win!HTX Community April Creation Contest The daily chart showed a strong breakout earlier in April, past the long-term resistance at

The daily chart showed a strong breakout earlier in April, past the long-term resistance at $3. This breakout was followed almost immediately by a retest of the same level as support.

The bulls confirmed the $3 area as a demand zone with the strong reaction at this level on the 20th of April. Since this retest, M has rallied by 47% in two days.

The DMI showed a strong uptrend in progress, and the OBV reflected steady buying pressure over the past six weeks. The MFI also signaled healthy upward momentum and buying pressure and has not signaled a divergence yet.



The daily chart showed a strong breakout earlier

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge The Volo Protocol, a leading liquid staking platform on the Sui Network, recently suffered a security breach resulting in the loss of approximately $3

The Volo Protocol, a leading liquid staking platform on the Sui Network, recently suffered a security breach resulting in the loss of approximately $3.5 million. The exploit targeted three specific vaults containing Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), gold-backed XAUm, and USDC. Upon detection, the Volo team immediately froze all vaults and notified the Sui Foundation to mitigate further damage.
The incident highlights a growing trend of sophisticated attacks targeting vault logic and oracle dependencies within the DeFi space. Despite the breach, Volo confirmed that the remaining $28 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) remains secure, as other vaults do not share the compromised attack vector. In a professional commitment to its community, Volo announced it would absorb the financial losses entirely, ensuring that users are shielded from the impact.
Future Predictions
Industry analysts predict that while this incident is a setback, the Sui ecosystem's proactive recovery history—such as the 2025 Cetus exchange recovery—suggests a resilient path forward. However, experts forecast a shift in DeFi security standards; protocols will likely move toward "immutable vault" designs and more rigorous cross-chain bridge monitoring. As TVL on Sui continues to climb toward historic highs, expect increased regulatory scrutiny and a mandatory transition toward AI-driven, real-time threat detection to prevent similar exploits in an increasingly hostile landscape.


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The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the launch of a compensation process for victims of the OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud scheme, with more than $40 million in recovered assets now available f

DOJ Moves To Compensate Victims of OneCoin’s $4,000,000,000 Global Crypto Fraud Scheme

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Daily 5K USDT Airdrop - Join & Win!HTX Community April Creation Contest Coinbase Expands XRP Derivatives With New Settlement Feature Coinbase is moving to strength

Coinbase Expands XRP Derivatives With New Settlement Feature

Coinbase is moving to strengthen its derivatives offering around XRP, introducing a new trading mechanism that could make the asset more attractive to large institutional players.

Key Points

Coinbase will launch a Trade at Settlement (TAS) feature for XRP derivatives starting May 1, 2026.

TAS lets traders execute XRP futures at official settlement prices, reducing exposure to intraday volatility.

The feature targets institutional players using block trades, offering more controlled and risk-managed execution.

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?CHIP: Yield-Bearing Synthetic StablecoinCC: Institutional Privacy L1Solana (SOL) is still going through a difficult time in terms of market performance as of mid-A

Solana (SOL) is still going through a difficult time in terms of market performance as of mid-April 2026, marked by changing institutional interest and notable technical advancements. Although U.S. spot ETFs saw cumulative net inflows of roughly USD 981 million, recent weekly outflows of USD 1.27 million and intervals of sluggish activity point to a guarded investor mood in the midst of more general price pressures. Notwithstanding these obstacles, Solana continues to be a major Layer-1 power, having handled more than a trillion transactions last quarter and effectively integrated tokenized assets as collateral, most notably through high-profile initiatives, including OCBC’s GOLDX tokenized gold fund. Market experts caution that if currently trading around a critical support at USD 80 fails to maintain this level, it might spark a drop towards USD 73, even as the ecosystem gets ready for the Accelerate USA conference to highlight its increasing usefulness in the decentralized finance and real-world asset industries. Market Movements: Navigating the Price Trends of SOLThe SOL/USD  formed a triple bottom around $75 and showed a minor pullback.  Near-term support is identified at $67, with a drop below this level potentially leading to targets of $60/$52. Immediate resistance is noted at around $100 where a breach could push prices up to $115/$138/$160/$182/$200/$300. It is good to buy on dips around $80-81, with a stop-loss set at $70 and a target price of $160/$200.            Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?Wall Street Slides as Iran War Uncertainty, Oil Surge, and AI Fears Rattle MarketsSpaceX IPO Filing Expected This Week as Valuation Could Surpass $75 BillionStagflation Shadows: U.S. Manufacturing Shines as Services Slump to 11-Month LowScarcity and Strife: Bitcoin Hits Historic Milestone Amid Geopolit

Solana (SOL) is still going through a difficult ti

On April 22, the North Korean hacker organization Lazarus Group initiated a new macOS attack campaign named "Mach-O Man," targeting executives and institutions in high-value sectors such as cryptocurr

North Korea's Lazarus Group Launches macOS Malware Attack

Stablecoins and the new scope Under this new framework, stablecoins used for payments will be regulated through a new issuance regime. The plan also includes expanding the Financial Conduct Authority’

Stablecoins and the new scope

Under this new framework, stablecoins used for payments will be regulated through a new issuance regime. The plan also includes expanding the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) remit, particularly over open bankin



Regulatory adjustments for payment activities carried out by AI agents are a real possibility. In addition, the statement mentioned reducing admin requirements for firms offering stablecoin payment services.

Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary of the Treasury, said,

Fintech is true British success story, and we are backing the industry to maintain its competitive edge and go even further and faster in driving growth.



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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?CC: Institutional Privacy L1OPG: Native Intelligence NetworkSPHINCS quantum resistanceHoskinson's position Advertisement Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano 

SPHINCS quantum resistanceHoskinson's position Advertisement Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and Midnight projects, has mocked Bitcoin's post-quantum security strategy. In a direct response, he claimed that Bitcoin is choosing the least expressive and interesting post-quantum signature scheme over something more adaptable and future-proof. Design philosophy is the main point of contention.SPHINCS quantum resistanceSPHINCS+ is a hash-based stateless signature system. Although it is thought to be safe from quantum attacks, it is heavy, inefficient, and has a restricted range of features. It is not as flexible for more complex scripting or composability as other post-quantum cryptographic systems. When Hoskinson refers to it as the least expressive, he is referring to this.Lol, let's use the least expressive and interesting PQS to solve the quantum issue. Never change Bitcoin https://t.co/2mcytWyb12 HOT Stories Brian Armstrong: New Satoshi Doc is the Best Yet Does XRP Have a Chance? Unhealthy Bitcoin (BTC) Price Pattern Arises, Hyperliquid's (HYPE) $40 Will not Stay for Long: Crypto Market Review — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) April 21, 2026 To put it simply, it resolves the specific issue of quantum resistance but does not significantly increase Bitcoin's potential. Advertisement On the other hand, Bitcoin developers are not optimizing for expressiveness. Reducing attack surface and upholding cautious, tried-and-true design principles are their top priorities. Because SPHINCS+ relies on simple hash functions rather than more intricate mathematical constructions, it fits that model. That simplicity is deliberate from a security perspective.Hoskinson's positionAccording to Hoskinson, there was a chance to update the protocol more widely that was lost.A practical trade-off also exists. Compared to existing ECDSA or Schnorr signatures, SPHINCS+ signatures 

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