Quantum computing research firm Project Eleven has launched a competition to see just how much of a threat quantum computing currently poses to Bitcoin.Launching the competition on April 16, Project Eleven said it is offering 1 Bitcoin (BTC) to whoever cracks the biggest chunk of a Bitcoin key using a quantum computer within the next year. Project Eleven said the purpose of the “Q-Day Prize” is to test “how urgent the threat” of quantum is to Bitcoin and to find quantum-proof solutions to secure Bitcoin over the long term.

XRP price is gaining momentum following Ripple's SEC settlement, with bullish technical indicators pointing to a potential upward breakout. Ripple Settles With SEC as Both Parties Agree to Pause Appeals The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have jointly agreed to pause their long-running legal appeal, marking a critical turn in the

Crypto analyst Mindfully Lost has revealed price action levels for XRP and Dogecoin. He mentioned the resistance and support levels to keep an eye out for these heavy hitters amid this market downturn.

A federal court pause in the Ripple-SEC case accelerates momentum toward a $50 million settlement, positioning XRP for a landmark regulatory win and market resurgence. Ripple v SEC: XRP Trial Paused Pending $50M Deal Decision A federal appellate court has temporarily paused the ongoing legal battle between the U.S.

Shiba Inu has once again faced significant downward pressure. The asset is now trading at about $0.00001168, having failed to set up a significant support level in the last few sessions.

A widely followed crypto analyst says one Solana (SOL) competitor may be gearing up for a breakout.

Bitcoin's demand is recovering, but ETF exits and miner actions threaten momentum.

Wholesale bitcoin selling is cooling but not vanishing, Cryptoquant researchers write, as data flags a market tilted toward broad caution.

XRP gained only 2% in the past week, signaling weak momentum and fading interest from buyers in the short term. Technical indicators like the RSI, Ichimoku Cloud, and EMA lines are all starting to reflect increased bearish pressure.

XRP recent surge appears to be entering a cooling phase as the price edges lower to the $1.97 level, an area acting as a pivotal support. After a strong upward move fueled by improved market sentiment, the current pullback signals a potential pause rather than a full reversal.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and CEO of BitMex, says China's response to President Trump's tariffs will trigger the Bitcoin (BTC) bull cycle. Several countries are adjusting to recent tariffs imposed by the United States, with a key focus on China and the European Union.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is in the top 1% of performers in this category despite tariff chaos. Analysts theorize that the issuers are stabilizing Bitcoin's volatility, and the ETF market will make BTC more secure in the future.

Despite XRP's ongoing price stagnation, Wall Street insider Jake Claver believes the asset is vastly undervalued, hinting at its potential to transform global finance.

Panama's largest city will allow its citizens to pay for taxes, tickets, fees and permits in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.

Cardano (ADA) has shown major structural developments as it re-enters a multi-year trading range. The recent price action suggests acceptance back within this long-term structure, with indicators pointing toward a potential move to the lower support region.

Family offices and professional investors are allocating spot Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products (ETPs) differently, with family offices demonstrating a relatively stronger preference for Ethereum. According to data compiled by Bitwise as of Dec. 31, 2024, family offices and trusts allocate 0.

Bitcoin is holding firm above the $82,000 level, showing resilience after weeks of volatility. However, the bulls have so far failed to reclaim the critical $88,000 resistance zone, and price action remains indecisive.

XRP is back trading above, $2, and bullish momentum is gradually creeping back compared to its price action at the end of March and beginning of April. Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO believes this week could highlight a turning point for a full flip into bullish momentum, and how the XRP price closes out the week will be very important.

The SEC and Ripple's joint motion to pause legal proceedings on their cross-appeal has been approved. Both parties will have 60 more days to agree on how to amicably end their legal battle.

Gold price has heavily benefited from capital flight as investors flee from volatile stock markets amid global trade wars.

AI crypto tokens are facing renewed pressure after Nvidia warned of a massive financial hit due to new U.S. export restrictions on chip sales to China.

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty continues to weigh on its price action. After making a strong bounce from the local bottom near $75,000 on April 7 and 9, analysts are beginning to question whether BTC could be gearing up for a reversal of the downward trend that's persisted since the start of the year.

Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 40% of the collective coins mined in March, representing the largest monthly BTC liquidation for mining firms since October 2024 and reversing the post-halving trend of accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) for a corporate treasury strategy, according to TheMinerMag, which screened data from 15 publicly traded mining companies.The increased liquidations come amid widespread macroeconomic uncertainty in financial markets and the business sector, likely signaling that companies are selling their BTC to reduce shortfalls caused by the current economic climate. Mining firms offloading BTC to cover operational expenses contributes to selling pressure on the cryptocurrency, which can result in a price volatility.

A dangerous flaw in the Chinese-manufactured ESP32 chip affected billions of IoT devices and multiple crypto wallets. Security researchers demonstrated how attackers could extract private keys, forge signatures, and steal Bitcoin through weak random number generation and cryptographic operations, raising concerns about hardware security in blockchain devices. The post New ESP32 Chip Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Bitcoin Keys from Popular Wallets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin continued to trade sideways on Wednesday, facing stiff resistance in the $86,000–$88,000 range.

Public bitcoin miners offloaded over 40% of their mined BTC in March, signaling renewed financial pressure amid low hash price and rising operational costs.

“The Q-Day Prize is designed to take a theoretical threat from a quantum computer, and turn that into a concrete model," CEO Pruden said.

Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has predicted that a Bitcoin price breakout could happen soon. The analyst also revealed why $85,700 is the most critical level as the leading crypto tries to break out to the upside.

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a publicly listed company, is preparing to mine for Bitcoin. Previously, it focused on manufacturing mining equipment, but since the Trump tariffs, it will use the 90-day grace period for tariffs to buy up a large amount of mining equipment.

XRP has regained market attention following the recent slash in Ripple's penalty by the SEC. This has led to a rise in open interest for XRP, despite the overall market's bearish sentiment. Several on-chain indicators have turned positive, suggesting that the current consolidation phase may be approaching its conclusion.

China is the second largest holder of bitcoin among countries, with about 194,000 bitcoins worth about $16.5 billion as of February 2025, just behind the United States, according to Bitcoin Treasuries tracked by BitBo. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores how China's local governments are reportedly grappling with how to dispose of cryptocurrencies seized from illegal transactions on "Chart of the Day.

Panama City has embraced a new system for paying public services with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and USDT, using local bank partnership.

While markets nervously scrutinize the signals from the Federal Reserve, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy and a leading figure in Bitcoin maximalism, surprises everyone with a statement as enigmatic as it is calculated. On X, he posts a phrase: "Bitcoin is a chess game," accompanied by an AI-generated image of him posing in front of a chessboard.

US-based crypto trading platforms regaining influence over Bitcoin's (BTC) token transfer volumes could possibly kick-start a rally in the second half of 2025. Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr pointed out that the "US vs.

Whales are making some major moves.

The U.S. central bank has been monitoring the impact of Trump's trade war on the labor market and consumer prices.

Closing the four-year legal battle opens a new chapter for XRP mainstream adoption, catalyzed by Ripple Labs' payment products. XRP price must hold above the support level of about $2 to invalidate further market correction. The Donald Trump administration has gradually fulfilled its promises made during the campaign period to the crypto ecosystem.

During a Wednesday appearance on CNBC, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler commented on the agency's lightning-fast abandonment of enforcement cases against prominent cryptocurrency companies for the first time.

Bitcoin enjoyed a brief period of upward movement, pushing its price slightly above the $86,000 mark. Presently, the flagship asset appears to be losing its bullish momentum as it revisits levels below $84,000.

BTC dropped by over two grand in minutes.

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Volatility has not cleared in the broader digital currency ecosystem, as showcased by the trend in the price of Bitcoin (BTC). Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has displayed a unique twist that might finally change its trajectory.

The Bitcoin price appears to be moving in lockstep with a bullish prediction made by a crypto analyst earlier this month. According to the analyst's forecast, Bitcoin is set to break out to a new all-time high above $120,000 following the announcement of a temporary tariff pause by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

The digital asset has hovered around the $85K level since Tuesday, but it continues to claw back market share from competing altcoins. Following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, BTC slipped under the $84K range.

A modest bitcoin rally to a possible challenge of the $86,000 level quickly reversed during U.S. afternoon trading hours on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned on the effects of President Trump's tariff regime.

An appellate court has granted a joint request from Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pause an appeal in a 2020 SEC case against Ripple amid settlement negotiations.In an April 16 filing in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the court approved a joint SEC-Ripple motion to hold the appeal in abeyance — temporarily pausing the case — for 60 days. As part of the order, the SEC is expected to file a status report by June 15.

Bloomberg's editorial board has warned of a potential financial crisis similar to what happened in 2008/9 happening this year as geopolitical risks rise.

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $85,000, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low at $83,000. The short-term price action remains susceptible to news related to the US tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China.Gold has been a clear winner during the current bout of macroeconomic uncertainty.