Bitcoin weighs a phased retirement of legacy signatures to curb quantum risk

Bitcoin researchers floated a phased plan to first restrict and later disable quantum‑vulnerable legacy signatures. Here’s how a sunset could reshape incentives, migration, and governance.

Bhutan shifts 250 BTC as 2026 crypto outflows surpass $240M, holdings sit 73% below 2024 peak

Bhutan moved 250 BTC on April 13, pushing 2026 outflows past $240M. Its Bitcoin stash now stands 73% below the October 2024 high. What the transfer likely signals.

Riot sells Bitcoin to bankroll AI-grade buildout as data center leader departs; stock slips 6%

Riot Platforms is selling BTC to fund AI and hyperscale infrastructure while a top data center exec exits, sending shares down 6%. Here’s the strategic read on that pivot.

Bitdeer says it leads Bitcoin compute as self-mining hits 70 EH/s; 78.1 EH/s now under management

Bitdeer reports 70 EH/s in self-mining and 78.1 EH/s under management, asserting a compute lead. Here’s why the mix of owned vs. hosted hashpower is the real signal.

Tether shifts $70M+ in bitcoin to reserve wallet, extending its on-chain accumulation streak

Tether moved over $70M in BTC to its reserve wallet, per Arkham data—consistent with its periodic accumulation cadence. Here’s why this matters for USDT confidence and market structure.

BIP-361 Sets a Five-Year Quantum Migration and Redefines Bitcoin Ownership

BIP-361 proposes a five-year plan to block legacy addresses and freeze unmigrated coins as Bitcoin prepares for quantum risk, with 34% of BTC exposed and activation tied to BIP-360.

Liquidity Tailwinds Pull $411M Into Bitcoin ETFs as BTC Tags $75K—But the Tape Still Looks Fragile

Bitcoin ETFs added $411M as BTC hit $75,600, aided by easing Iran tensions and a liquidity rebound. Yet weak tape, tax season, and a TGA rebuild argue for restraint.

Tether debuts self-custody wallet spanning USDT, Bitcoin, and tokenized gold

Tether unveiled tether.wallet, a self-custody app for USDT, Bitcoin, and tokenized gold. Here’s how an issuer-owned wallet could shift stablecoin distribution, control, and user behavior.

Bitcoin’s geopolitical bid: why conflict can push BTC higher—and why $1M isn’t outlandish

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan notes BTC beat stocks and gold during the Iran conflict. Here’s why turmoil can strengthen bitcoin’s bid—and how a $1M baseline case takes shape.

Fake ‘Ledger’ iOS app reportedly siphons $9.5M from 50+ users across Bitcoin, Tron, and Solana

A counterfeit Ledger-branded iOS app allegedly stole $9.5M from 50+ victims across BTC, TRX, and SOL. Here’s why App Store trust can fail—and how to harden your self-custody.