Day: May 4, 2026

Satoshi’s 22,000 Wallets Could Make Quantum Attacks On Bitcoin Far More Difficult

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The quantum threat to Bitcoin may be far less concentrated than widely assumed โ€” and that structural detail is quietly reshaping how developers and investors think about the risk. Related Reading A Distributed Problem, Not A Single Target Coins attributed to Bitcoinโ€™s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto are spread across roughly 22,000 separate addresses, each holding 50 BTC. That means a quantum computer capable of cracking Bitcoinโ€™s encryption would need to break thousands of individual wallets โ€” not one massive target. According to Alex Thorn, a researcher who attended a recent…

Raoul Pal Backs Zcash as Bitcoin’s ‘Younger Sibling’ While ZEC Climbs 8%, Outpacing Altcoins

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Key Takeaways: Zcash (ZEC) surged past $400 on May 3, marking its first climb to that level since early 2026. Over $10.5 million in ZEC short positions were liquidated as the coin reached a $7 billion market cap. Barry Silbert and Raoul Pal suggest Zcash may capture 10% of bitcoin capital as privacy demand grows. ZEC Outpaces High-Cap Altcoins The privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged past the $400 mark for the first time since late January amid renewed chatter regarding the privacy narrative. According to market data, ZEC rallied to…

Law Firm Files Restraining Notice for Kelp Exploit ETH

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A US law firm has filed a restraining notice to block the transfer of frozen Ether from the Kelp exploit, arguing that its clients are owed over $877 million in compensation and damages by North Korea.ย  Charlie Gerstein, a lawyer for US law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP, said in a post on the Arbitrum DAO forum on Friday that a New York district court signed off on a restraining notice and three writs of execution preventing the DAO from moving the Ether under threat of contempt of court. The law…

Morgan Stanley advises 2 Bitcoin exposure as demand grows

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Morgan Stanley is advising clients to hold 2%โ€“4% Bitcoin exposure as demand for regulated crypto products grows.ย  Summary Morgan Stanley recommends 2%โ€“4% Bitcoin exposure as clients seek regulated access through new investment products. MSBT attracted over $100 million before adviser access, showing strong self-directed demand for Bitcoin exposure. Oldenburg said bank-held Bitcoin remains possible, but Fed, Basel, and global rules still slow adoption. The guidance was shared by Amy Oldenburg, the bankโ€™s head of digital asset strategy, during the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. Oldenburg said the bank sees client…

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Blackrock’s European Bitcoin ETP Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Assets With 14,200 BTC

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Key Takeaways: Blackrockโ€™s European IB1T ETP crossed $1.1 billion AUM with 14,200 BTC as of May 4, 2026. IB1T launched in March 2025 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam among other European exchanges. The milestone confirms institutional bitcoin demand is now a transatlantic trend, not just U.S.-centric. IB1T Joins IBIT as a Flagship Product According to data, Blackrockโ€™s iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe holds roughly 14,200 BTC and has surpassed $1.1 billion in assets under management (AUM). The product trades under the ticker IB1T on Euronext Amsterdam and…

Bitcoin Price Tops $80,000 After Trump Announcement

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Bitcoin pushed back above $80,000 for the first time since late January, as traders reacted to a mix of geopolitical relief, steady ETF demand and a moderate short squeeze across crypto derivatives markets. BTC traded near $80,000 after touching an intraday high of $80,529, reaching its highest level since January 31. The break matters because $80,000 had become the marketโ€™s nearest psychological ceiling after weeks of recovery from deeper Q1 stress. Why Is The Bitcoin Price Up Today? The main catalyst appeared to come from Washington. In a Truth Social…

Anthony Scaramucci Reveals His Crypto Investment Strategy!

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Bitcoin price surges past $80K as Trump announces “Project Freedom”

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Bitcoin price surged to a four-month high of $80,529 on Monday shortly after United States President Donald Trump revealed โ€œProject Freedomโ€ to help stranded cargo ships affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Summary Bitcoin climbs to $80,529, breaking $80K resistance after Donald Trump unveils โ€œProject Freedomโ€ amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Rally triggers short squeeze, with over $160M in BTC shorts liquidated and more than $300M wiped across the broader crypto market, per CoinGlass data. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs log fifth straight week of inflows, while easing…

Bitcoin Rallies to $80K, Highest Price Since January

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Bitcoin breached $80,000 on Monday, rising 2.7% over a three-hour span as Asian equities began trading, marking its highest price since Jan. 31, 2026. The Bitcoin rally began at 1:25 am UTC, rising from $78,415 to break the $80,000 level about 75 minutes later before climbing to $80,515 by 4:20 am UTC, according to TradingView data.ย  Bitcoinโ€™s price change on Coinbase on Monday. Source: TradingView The rally coincided with a 2.3% rise in the MSCI AC Asia Index to 245.2 on Monday morning, breaking its previous high of 243.6 on…