Key Takeaways: BIP-361 aims to protect bitcoin from quantum computers, which McKinsey warns may emerge between 2027 and 2030. Frederic Fosco warns that freezing 35% of the supply would kill bitcoin’s monetary premium and gold status. Developers now weigh opt-in BIP-360 tools to offer 100% user sovereignty instead of mandatory coin sunsets. The Scarcity Myth
Key Takeaways Yield Basis processed $1.1 billion volume in Q1 2026, generating $12 million in fees from volatility. Bitcoin swings drove $436 million volume in two weeks, proving DeFi can monetize market turbulence. Yield Basis TVL hit $180 million as demand grows, pointing to fee-based DeFi models ahead. Market Turbulence Fuels $1.1 Billion Volume on
Key Takeaways: 68 PT lawmakers filed PL-1808/2026 proposing complete repeal of Brazil’s Bets Law framework The bill covers all gambling operations, advertising, sponsorships, payment processing, and intermediary services President Lula has not endorsed the bill despite calling for a ban on online betting last week 68 Lawmakers Move to Kill a Framework Their Own Party
Key Takeaways: Tim Draper renewed a $250K BTC target, resetting his long-term forecast again. Bitcoin’s outlook remains tied by Draper to inflation and weakening dollar dynamics. Confidence now depends on bitcoin adoption validating Draper’s extended timeline. Renewed Bitcoin Prediction Resets Tim Draper’s Market Case Venture capitalist Tim Draper has doubled down on his long-term bitcoin
Key Takeaways: Gold fell 1.05% to $4,791 on April 15, 2026, as U.S.-Iran diplomacy reduced safe-haven demand on COMEX. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.59% to 24,016.02, logging its 11th straight daily gain on tech strength. Bitcoin held near $74,175 above key support, buoyed by spot ETF inflows despite resistance at $75,000. S&P 500 Sets All-Time
Key Takeaways: High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com to distribute CFTC-regulated event contracts The deal covers prediction markets across finance, sports, and entertainment in the U.S. Third-party estimates project the mature U.S. prediction market could exceed $1 trillion in annual trading volume Online Casino Operator Bets on Regulated Event Contracts
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $411.5 million, led by Blackrock IBIT, signaling a strong market-wide rebound. Ether ETFs added $53.03 million with Fidelity FETH leading, extending 4-day inflow streak. XRP gained $11.2 million and Solana $1.27 million, suggesting broader risk appetite may continue. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Rally With Strong Inflows Across Board The market did
Key Takeaways: Binance added in-app chat, making crypto transfers and discussions more seamless. Integration strengthens the digital asset exchange’s push to become a financial hub. Expansion into chatrooms could deepen Binance Square engagement and retention. Binance Chat Expands Unified App Strategy Digital asset platforms are increasingly working to integrate messaging, payments, and trading into a
Key Takeaways: Solv Protocol and Utexo integrated to launch native BTC yield with atomic swaps for $2 billion in reserves. The move cuts custodial risk, aligning with Tether’s 2025 plan to issue USDT on RGB-compatible rails. Solv aims to capture institutional demand as Bitcoin-native stablecoins go mainstream throughout 2026. Eliminating Custodial Risks via RGB and
Key Takeaways: Stables and Mansa partnered to launch a liquidity layer for USDT corridors across Asia on April 15, 2026. The move targets the 60% of global stablecoin flows in Asia that are underserved by 99% of local banks. Stables will leverage Mansa’s liquidity to scale its $1.5 billion annualized volume across 150 currencies. Bridging