Quantum computing risks for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies have recently become one of the most debated topics, and CZ has also made some significant statements on the subject. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, stated that fears regarding the threat of quantum computing are excessive and unnecessary. CZ stated that
Bitcoin is on track to match a joint record of six consecutive monthly losses, set only once between August 2018 and January 2019, according to Coinglass data. Currently at $66,600, BTC would need to rally a bit more than 1% over the next 15 hours to close above the $67,300 level at which it started
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1911.41, up 0.1% (+2.45) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Thirteen of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: NEAR (+1.9%) and BCH (+1.5%). Laggards: HBAR (-2.4%) and XLM (-2.0%).
Base, the layer-2 network from Coinbase (COIN), is doubling down on its push to build what it calls a “global onchain economy,” outlining a 2026 strategy centered on markets, payments and developers. Base is one of the most widely used layer-2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem, having opened to public use in August 2023. It
Beeline Holdings reported record fourth-quarter growth on Monday, citing stronger lending activity and improved efficiency at the Nasdaq-listed crypto mortgage lender. According to reports, the company posted $2.5 million in net revenue for Q4 2025, up 127% from a year earlier and 8.3% from the prior quarter. The quarter also showed heavier origination volume and
Today is the last day of March. Bitcoin is currently trading at $66,761, and the number that matters most right now is not the price, but the monthly close. According to CoinGlass data, Bitcoin has already posted 5 straight months of losses. October through February read like a slow bleed: -3.69%, -17.67%, -2.97%, -10.17%, -14.94%.
Bitcoin is closing out Q1 2026 on a sour note. The largest crypto is trading around $66.4k after a quarter that saw shedding nearly half its value from the October 2025 peak near $125k. With macro and geopolitical uncertainty still weighing on risk assets and no major structural level reclaimed, $BTC heads into Q2 without
In a quarter that has stunned both traditional finance and the crypto industry, Michael Saylor has once again doubled down on Bitcoin. While many investors stepped back amid uncertainty, Saylor moved in the opposite direction. His company, MicroStrategy, added more than 88,000 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, worth around $5.5 billion. This bold move highlights a
SWIFT has taken a big step to modernize global payments with its blockchain-based shared ledger. The system has reached the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage, and SWIFT plans to start real-world transactions in 2026. Using tokenized bank deposits, it allows banks to send money across borders 24/7. The goal is to combine the speed of
The global crypto market continues to evolve at an aggressive pace. Stablecoins now play a major role in bridging traditional finance and blockchain systems. StraitsX has taken a major step by launching XSGD and $XUSD on Solana. This move opens new doors for users who want faster and cheaper currency swaps. This development strengthens the