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According to a 2025 survey of 375 Cointelegraph readers, 45% of respondents said their trust in centralized exchanges (CEXs) has declined compared to four years ago in 2022. An additional 20% reported a slight decrease in trust, while 19% saw no significant change. Only 16% of those surveyed said their confidence in CEXs had improved. The top three reasons cited for the drop in trust were exchange hacks (33%), the collapse of major platforms like FTX (27%), and regulatory restrictions (26%).

Algorand (ALGO) has surged over 44% in the past week after Google cited it as an early adopter of quantum-resistant protocols, Decrypt reported. In a research paper on quantum computing published on March 31, Google mentioned Algorand as an example of a project with quantum resistance. Following the mention, ALGO rose approximately 13% in the last 24 hours, briefly surpassing $0.12. Other AI and computing-related cryptocurrencies, such as Render (RENDER), also experienced gains. This occurred even as the broader cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, saw a distinct downturn amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared details on X about his upcoming memoir, "Freedom of Money." He explained that the title reflects Binance's founding mission to increase the freedom of money. The Chinese title, "Binance Life" (币安人生), was borrowed from a user-created memecoin name that he found fitting, CZ said, though he previously clarified the book is unrelated to the token. CZ stated that all proceeds from the book, which he described as a significant investment of his time and effort, will be donated to charity. He also mentioned plans to release excerpts before the official publication and may offer opportunities for signed copies to early buyers. The book is currently the number one new release in the cryptocurrency category on Amazon.

Strategy (MSTR)'s perpetual preferred stock, STRC, is estimated to have purchased approximately 4,535.58 BTC, worth $741 million, over the past four trading days, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. This volume is more than 2.5 times the amount of newly mined bitcoin during the same period. The buying is believed to be driven by an inflow of funds from investors seeking dividends ahead of the ex-dividend date. While the exact figures will be confirmed in a regulatory filing on April 6, the market anticipates the actual purchase amount could be even higher than current estimates.

Cathie Wood, CEO of crypto investment firm and spot BTC ETF issuer Ark Invest, told CNBC that Bitcoin will never again experience a drop of more than 80%. She added that BTC is now a proven monetary system and that the "bottom is in." A long-time Bitcoin bull, Wood has recently argued that increasing institutional participation has matured the market. In her view, Bitcoin is now regarded as a stable store of value rather than a purely speculative asset, which will limit the severity of future price declines.

XRP deposit and withdrawal activity on Binance has plummeted to its lowest level since 2025, signaling a period of stagnation, according to an analysis. In a post on CryptoQuant, crypto analyst Arab Chain noted that over the past 30 days, there were approximately 310,500 deposits and 329,400 withdrawals, leading to a net outflow of 18,900 XRP. This marks a significant decline from mid-2025, when 30-day transaction volumes surpassed six million. Arab Chain suggested that while the sharp drop indicates waning interest from short-term investors and reduced speculative trading, the persistent net outflow could also be a sign of accumulation, with investors moving funds from the exchange to cold wallets.

Spain's professional football league, LaLiga, has signed a multi-year partnership with the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket, targeting the U.S. and Canada, Decrypt reported. Under the agreement, Polymarket has secured exclusive rights to operate LaLiga prediction markets in the region. The deal also includes in-game brand advertising, digital programming, and exclusive fan experiences. Decrypt noted that Polymarket can now use LaLiga's intellectual property (IP) to create match-related prediction markets, marking the first such deal for a European football league.

Binance's newly listed crude oil perpetual futures pairs generated over $1 billion in trading volume on their first day, Wu Blockchain reported, citing Dune Analytics data. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pair, CL/USDT, saw $760 million in volume, while the Brent crude pair, BZ/USDT, recorded $358 million. For comparison, previously listed silver (XAU) and gold (XAG) futures have seen volumes of $3.27 billion and $2.31 billion, respectively.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (CME) upcoming launch of 24-hour trading for its crypto futures and options will be a major watershed for the market, according to CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten. In a post on X, Van Straten recounted a recent conversation with an official at a liquidity provider who said the firm is hiring dozens of analysts to prepare for the CME's round-the-clock trading support starting in May. He added that 24-hour support for CME's crypto futures and options would increase liquidity, accelerate the convergence of crypto with traditional finance, and speed up institutional adoption. The CME previously announced it plans to introduce 24-hour trading for these products on May 29.

The following is an analysis of the spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) chart for the BTC/USDT trading pair. The chart shows a Volume Heatmap on top and the CVD indicator at the bottom. - The Volume Heatmap tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price consolidates in a particular range or experiences a significant move. These brighter areas can potentially act as support or resistance levels. - The CVD indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. A rising line indicates an increase in buy orders for that category. For example, the yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line represents large orders ranging from $1 million to $10 million.

The Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 3.87% to 138.97 T at approximately 9:28 a.m. UTC on April 3. This resumes an upward trend for the metric, which had fallen by over 7% on March 21. The next difficulty adjustment is scheduled to take place in approximately 14 days and two hours.

The U.S. crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) is still being discussed by lawmakers, according to Nic Puckrin, CEO of the crypto newsletter Coin Bureau. In a post on X, Puckrin noted that an announcement regarding stablecoin interest, initially expected this week, has been delayed while officials review revised text. He also mentioned that U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has indicated a hearing for the bill is scheduled for late April. However, if the bill does not pass its committee, it could be postponed until next year. Key points of contention include the stablecoin interest structure, the definition of DeFi, and ethics provisions concerning potential conflicts of interest with the Trump family. Puckrin added that the bill is progressing, albeit slowly, and that the main issue is the timeline.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced an adjustment to its withdrawal fee structure, drawing criticism from its user community. The exchange announced on April 3 that its "Lowest Withdrawal Fee Compensation Program," which has been in place since Aug. 5, 2024, is ending. Consequently, Bithumb will apply a percentage-based fee for withdrawals of certain low-volume assets, scheduled to take effect at 1:00 a.m. UTC on May 4. While the specific assets have not yet been disclosed, the exchange will apply a fixed fee of up to 1%. The list of affected assets will be determined based on data from midnight every Thursday KST (3:00 p.m. UTC) and will be applied the following Monday at 10:00 a.m. KST (1:00 a.m. UTC). In response, users have criticized the move, with some arguing that a percentage-based fee is difficult to justify for blockchain transfers and suggesting the change represents a step backward for the exchange's services.

With major financial markets, including those in the U.S., closed for the Easter holiday, Bitcoin is serving as a barometer for the current geopolitical crisis and oil price volatility, according to an analysis by CryptoSlate. The outlet noted that investors are viewing BTC as a real-time risk indicator while stock markets are closed and liquidity in major commodity markets is fragmented. This role is possible due to Bitcoin's 24-hour availability, allowing it to react to geopolitical events over the weekend. However, CryptoSlate explained that BTC's movements are not always mirrored in stock or commodity markets. Weekend liquidity is low, and price action can sharply reverse when regular trading resumes on Monday. For Bitcoin's performance as a barometer to be considered reliable, its weekend movements would need to be reflected in traditional markets after they reopen.

An anonymous whale address starting with 15HWQZ deposited 689.34 BTC, worth $46.17 million, to Binance a short time ago, Onchain Lens reported. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as an intention to sell.

Canada's Ministry of Finance has announced a new regulatory framework that will place stablecoin issuance under the supervision of the country's central bank. The framework, introduced as part of the 2025 budget and Bill C-15, will apply to issuers of fiat-pegged stablecoins. It will mandate several requirements, including maintaining adequate reserves, ensuring redemption at par value, and adhering to data security and governance standards. The ministry explained that the move is intended to align with global regulatory trends, such as the U.S. GENIUS Act and the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Detailed regulations are expected to be developed over a period of up to 18 months starting from early this year, with full implementation planned for 2027.

According to data from Coinglass, approximately $246.06 million in short positions on major centralized exchanges will be liquidated if BTC surpasses $67,473. Conversely, a drop below $65,485 would trigger the liquidation of $869.72 million in long positions.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has analyzed that while tokenization is driving fundamental changes in the financial structure, a strong policy foundation is essential for its successful implementation. The IMF noted that tokenization can improve efficiency by introducing programmable risk management tools, such as real-time simultaneous settlement and continuous liquidity management. However, it also presents instability factors, including the potential for algorithm-based risk contagion. For tokenization to succeed in the long term, the IMF stated that digital finance must be anchored in public trust. The fund projected three potential future financial architectures: - A "public anchor coordination" model, where the public sector serves as the central pillar of trust to maintain stability. - A "fragmented" model, where regulatory diversification could lead to liquidity isolation and heightened risks. - A "private money-led" model, where private stablecoins become mainstream, raising concerns about contagion risk. The IMF advised that policymakers must respond to these technological shifts to achieve both financial stability and efficiency.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked an additional 45,034 ETH, worth approximately $46.64 million, on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, according to on-chain data platform Arkham (ARKM). This brings the foundation's total staked value to around $96.59 million.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) - ONG: +38.39% to $0.0911 (24h volume: $32.86 million) - YB: +28.71% to $0.15 (24h volume: $59.66 million) - IKA: +19.90% to $0.0048 (24h volume: $3.47 million) - PTB: +19.34% to $0.0014 (24h volume: $3.86 million) - EDGE: +18.87% to $0.1167 (24h volume: $35.64 million) Top 5 Losers (24h) - STO: -33.47% to $0.1501 (24h volume: $945.6 million) - NOM: -29.05% to $0.0059 (24h volume: $230.68 million) - SOLV: -26.07% to $0.0041 (24h volume: $328.04 million) - DMAIL: -17.68% to $0.00042 (24h volume: $20,320) - D: -11.99% to $0.0073 (24h volume: $35.14 million)

Bitcoin could fall as low as $10,000 in a worst-case scenario, according to an analysis by XWIN Research Japan posted on CryptoQuant. The research firm noted that the current price structure relies heavily on derivatives rather than spot demand, with open interest on CME Bitcoin futures concentrated in 18,000 to 20,000 BTC of short-term leveraged positions. This setup could lead to a cascade of liquidations and selling pressure during a stress event as traders close positions instead of rolling them over. XWIN Research Japan outlined several potential outcomes: a drop to $50,000 (-25% to -30%) in a moderate stress scenario, and a fall to the $20,000-$30,000 range (-60% to -70%) if spot ETF outflows and weak spot demand continue. In an extreme situation, such as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz or an all-out war, a sharp contraction in global liquidity could send BTC to $10,000 (-80%) amid a stock market decline of over 30% and oil prices between $150 and $200.

Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the official launch of its "Trailing Stop" feature for spot trading. Unlike a traditional stop-loss order with a fixed target price, a trailing stop is a trading tool that automatically updates the trigger price in line with market trends. The feature adjusts the activation price in real-time as an asset's price moves in a favorable direction, executing an order only when the price reaches a pre-set deviation range. MEXC added that the function will provide users with a more advanced automated trading experience and an efficient risk management environment.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced that the delisting watchlist designation for Venus (XVS) has been extended by member companies of the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA). The exchange stated that it is currently receiving clarification from the project team regarding the facts and subsequent measures related to the designation and is conducting an additional review. Bithumb added that it is extending the designation to allow for a more thorough examination.

South Korean crypto exchanges Bithumb and Coinone have announced that the delisting watchlist designation for Solv Protocol (SOLV) has been extended by member companies of the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA). The exchanges explained that they are extending the designation to allow for a more thorough review of clarifications received from the project team regarding the facts and follow-up measures related to the initial warning.

Cryptocurrency losses from hacks of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols totaled $168 million in the first quarter of this year, Cointelegraph reported. The figure represents a significant decrease from the same period last year, which was marked by a $1.4 billion incident involving Bybit. Among the incidents this quarter, Step Finance suffered the largest loss at $40 million, followed by Truebit with $26.4 million and Resolv Labs with $25 million.