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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used one of his most confrontational videos in recent memory to argue that Bitcoin’s long-running resistance to structural change has left it exposed to the quantum computing threat now surfacing in debate around BIP 361. His core claim was blunt: Bitcoin’s governance culture, not just its cryptography, is now the problem. In the livestream, titled “BIP 361: Welcome to ShitcoinLand, Bitcoin,” Hoskinson framed the proposal as an overdue admission from parts of the Bitcoin world that quantum risk is no longer theoretical. The…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Traditional equities like the S&P 500 are staging a historic comeback, shaking off weeks of geopolitical anxiety to chart new all-time highs.Yet Bitcoin, which has historically been a synchronized beneficiary of risk-on sentiment, is noticeably dragging its feet, leaving investors questioning what is missing from its narrative.The S&P 500 closed higher by 0.8% this week, pushing the benchmark index to a record 7,022.95 and eclipsing its previous peak established in late January.The milestone marks a dramatic reversal from the turbulent first quarter, where the index plummeted nearly 10% to a local bottom of 6,316.91 on March…

Lawmakers in Washington are closing in on a final agreement for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill that would establish a comprehensive framework for crypto regulation in the United States, according to reporting from CoinDesk citing JPMorgan sources. The bank said negotiations have entered a late stage, with most disputes resolved and only a small set of issues still under discussion. One senior policy official said that the list of contentious topics has narrowed from about a dozen to just two or three, signaling a shift toward consensus after years of debate. At the center of the legislation…

In brief Bitcoin’s recent ascent coincides with high exchange inflows and large holder deposits, exceeding March’s pre-correction spike. The average exchange deposit size hit 2.25 BTC—the largest jump since July 2024, signaling distribution from large holders, according to a CryptoQuant report. Large deposits also rose from under 10% to over 40% of inflows within days, which has historically been a sell signal. Bitcoin’s push toward $76,000 faces significant headwinds that could slow down or halt its ascent, according to a recent report.The leading crypto is currently trading at around $74,370, up 0.4% over the past 24 hours, after inching toward…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin’s debate about quantum computers produced a published draft with real political consequences on Apr. 14.Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 361 (BIP 361), titled “Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset,” landed in Bitcoin’s official proposal repository with a three-phase plan to phase out ECDSA and Schnorr signature spends entirely once a quantum-resistant output type exists on the network.The proposal builds directly on BIP 360, published in February, which introduced a new address format that strips Taproot’s quantum-vulnerable key-path spend, called Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR). The proposal also preserved compatibility with Lightning, BitVM, and multi-signature setups.Together, the two drafts constitute…

In brief The FCA is seeking feedback on seven regulated cryptoasset activities, including stablecoin issuance, trading platforms, dealing, safeguarding, and staking, with final rules due this summer. Crypto firms can begin applying for authorization from September 2026, ahead of the full regime taking effect in October 2027. An expert told Decrypt that the activity-based perimeter is more flexible than an entity-based licence and aligns well with today’s CeFi market structure. The UK is moving decisively toward full crypto regulation, with the Financial Conduct Authority outlining which activities will fall under its upcoming regime, even as questions remain about what comes…

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Make CryptoSlate preferred on The SEC moved the crypto market structure forward on Apr. 13 without waiting for Congress to act.The agency’s Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement on Covered User Interfaces, such as websites, browser extensions, wallet-linked apps, and mobile applications that help users in self-custodial setups prepare transactions in crypto asset securities.Staff said it will not object to these providers operating without broker-dealer registration under Exchange Act Section 15, provided they stay inside a strict set of behavioral and disclosure guardrails.For the first time, the SEC is telling wallet-linked crypto trading apps how they can…

In brief Blockstream CEO Adam Back has proposed optional quantum-resistant upgrades for Bitcoin, challenging BIP-361’s mandatory coin freeze approach. Google research shows quantum computers could break Bitcoin’s cryptography with 20-fold fewer physical qubits than previously thought. An estimated 6.9 million BTC face quantum vulnerability, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings. 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…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin is pushing up against a patch of resistance right as the bigger economic picture gets trickier. The price is pushing toward $75,000, with some important on-chain sellers stepping in and two big US data releases on deck. These will determine whether Bitcoin can break through $ 78,1 and get knocked back again.According to an Apr. 15 report by Glassnode, the current setup is at a measurable level of tension. Short-Term Holder Supply in Profit sits at 43.2%, still below the roughly 54.2% level where bear market rallies have historically exhausted, leaving room to climb.However, the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Denmark’s biggest bank only recently started letting customers buy into Bitcoin and Ether — and that may explain a lot. Banks, Tax Rules Kept Many Danes On The Sidelines For years, Danish banks largely shut the door on crypto. Most refused to let customers purchase digital assets through their platforms and often warned against them as too risky. An uneven tax structure added another layer of friction. The result: a country where crypto never quite caught on the way it did elsewhere in Europe. A new staff…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is pushing above $2,300 as the market recovers from weeks of compressed price action, with buyers gradually reasserting control after an extended period of consolidation near the $2,000 level. The move higher comes as underlying on-chain data begins to paint a more constructive picture — one that suggests the recent weakness may have been quietly working in Ethereum’s favor rather than against it. According to a CryptoQuant report, a significant divergence has been developing beneath the surface. While price remained range-bound near $2,000, realized capitalization held…