Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Sonic redesigns proof-of- stake to avoid Boneh–Lynn–Shacham aggregation, easing quantum upgrades. Shor’s algorithm risk pushes shift from Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm to hash-based schemes. Sonic Consensus System directed acyclic graph model could lead to reduction in upgrade costs, aiding post-quantum adoption. Quantum Threat Spurs New Approach to Blockchain Security As concerns grow over the long-term threat of quantum computing, blockchain developers are beginning to rethink the foundations of network security. Sonic, a proof-of- stake protocol, is positioning itself as one of the few systems designed to adapt…

Bitcoin Enters Disbelief Phase As Traders Keep Shorting The Rally

Bitcoin’s advance over the past four weeks is colliding with a derivatives market that still looks positioned for weakness. Analysts tracking Binance funding and futures basis say traders continue to lean short even as BTC moves higher, creating what CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost described via X as a “phase of disbelief” rather than a clean bullish reset. That divergence matters because it suggests the rally is unfolding against persistent skepticism, not broad conviction. In crypto, that kind of setup can cut both ways: it can signal fragile market structure, but it…

Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining

Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile data centers that mine bitcoin. Brazil lost $1.2B to 20% energy curtailment in 2025, a market Minter targets. CEO Stefano Sergole plans to grow Minter to 500MW capacity by 2029 across Brazil and the U.S. Brazil’s Itau Invests In Bitcoin and Data Center Company Minter Itau, one of the largest banks in Brazil, has turned its gaze on bitcoin mining and data centers. According to local media, Itau Ventures, the bank’s investment arm, has made an undisclosed investment…

Crypto Earn Products Resemble Deposits With No FDIC Protection – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: The BIS Financial Stability Institute warned in April 2026 that major crypto platforms like Binance and Coinbase now operate more like banks than trading venues. Celsius Network collapsed in 2022 after a USD 1.4 billion depositor run exposed maturity mismatches with no deposit insurance backstop. Only 11 of 28 jurisdictions reviewed by the FSB in 2025 had a finalized regulatory framework addressing financial stability risks from crypto intermediaries. Crypto Earn Accounts Exposed as Uninsured Deposits, BIS Research Warns The report, authored by Denise Garcia Ocampo of the BIS…

Bitcoin Price Strengthens, Fresh Upside Targets Come Into View

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $78,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $78,550 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $77,000 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $77,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $78,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $77,200 and $77,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Upside…

$80K Bitcoin Target Back In Play As Trump Suggests US-Iran Talks Could Restart

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Critical Bitcoin trend change in works, but analysts say daily close above $80K required

Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 may be a sign that the downtrend is ending, but a multi-day candle close above $80,000 would help strengthen the odds of a trend change holding. On Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC) continued to wrestle with the $78,000 level as bulls attempted to cement their newfound hold over the market.  The convergence of an improving market structure, institutional investors’ fresh allocation to the spot ETFs and investors’ belief that the Senate will pass the CLARITY Act before the US mid-term elections provided the much-needed narrative catalyst the market…

“BlackRock’s SINGLEHANDEDLY Restarting the Bitcoin Bull Market” – Raoul Pal

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Altcoins have ‘30% to 60%’ upside if Bitcoin taps $86K: Analyst

MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe doesn’t expect Bitcoin to drop below $75,000 in the near term, even as Polymarket traders price in a different outcome. Momentum from Bitcoin’s recent rally could spill into the altcoin market, which could see gains of as much as 60% if Bitcoin continues to rise, according to a crypto analyst. “I think this leg has enough room to continue to $86K, and altcoins to run 30-60% from here,” MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said on Thursday.  A move to…

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock’s IBIT

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods. Institutional investors are increasing exposure, reinforcing bitcoin market momentum. Fund competition remains visible as some products attract inflows while others continue to lose assets. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Broad Institutional Demand Recovery Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are again posting broad positive flows, signaling renewed institutional demand for BTC exposure through regulated products. On April 23, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas said the category had turned positive across every rolling period he tracks, a notable…