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A new proposal, BIP-361, has been introduced to the Bitcoin network to address the threat of quantum computing, Unfolded reported. The proposal calls for the gradual phasing out of the existing ECDSA and Schnorr signature methods. ECDSA is the elliptic curve digital signature algorithm that underpins both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The plan would initially restrict new transactions to vulnerable addresses, followed by a grace period of several years before invalidating the assets held within them. The transition is scheduled to begin around 2029.

Bitwise Asset Management's spot Avalanche exchange-traded product (ETP), the Bitwise Avalanche ETP (BAVA), will list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today.

The share of Bitcoin held by ETFs and crypto investment firms (DAT) reached an all-time high in March, approaching 12% of the total circulating supply, Unfolded reported.

BNB Chain announced it has burned a total of 1.56 million BNB, worth approximately $1.0021 billion, as part of its 35th scheduled burn for the first quarter.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has unveiled a governance proposal to restructure its locked token model and burn a portion of the supply. According to the proposal, the 45,238,585,647 WLFI allocated to the team, advisors, and partners will be subject to a two-year cliff followed by a three-year linear vesting period upon an opt-in signature. During this process, 10% of these tokens will be burned, potentially removing up to 4,523,858,565 WLFI from circulation permanently. The initial supply of 17,043,666,558 WLFI will be converted to a structure with a two-year cliff and a two-year linear vesting period, with the full amount maintained and no tokens burned.

Binance CEO Richard Teng said on X that the exchange's gold trading volume has surpassed that of major national commodity exchanges. He noted that at its peak, Binance's gold trading volume was approximately twice that of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), and around four times that of Japan's Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM).

0G Labs announced the launch of the "0G App," a consumer AI platform that allows users to develop applications using only natural language input. The platform operates on a decentralized computing infrastructure and features enhanced data privacy and model execution transparency through Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) verification.

CryptoQuant contributor Crypto Sunmoon noted a distinct trend since March of BTC flowing more into futures exchanges than spot exchanges, a pattern similar to the one observed following the collapse of FTX. According to the analysis, the expansion of leveraged positions signals a recovery in investor sentiment, suggesting the bear market is nearing its end. This trend could be an early sign of a new bull cycle.

Decentralized real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform MSX announced it has surpassed $30 billion in cumulative trading volume one year after its launch. According to its official website, MSX has attracted over 180,000 cumulative users while progressively expanding its features, including a beta launch, testing for stock token perpetual futures, a brand renewal, and the introduction of a pre-IPO section. MSX is holding a first-anniversary event from 12:00 a.m. UTC on April 15 to 11:59 p.m. UTC on April 24. The event consists of four components: new user rewards, a trading-based lottery, a total reward pool of $35,000, and a referral program. Prizes include up to 3,000 USDT and commemorative banknotes.

Whale Alert reports that 1,152 BTC, worth $85.54 million, was transferred from an unknown wallet to Kraken.

According to Iranian state media, a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reports of a ceasefire extension have not yet been confirmed.

Bitget announced it has upgraded its trading infrastructure by rebuilding its matching engine and account system. This overhaul has reduced order processing latency by up to 40% and improved response speeds from order submission to execution. The upgrade applies to all users, including PRO and market makers. The company said it expects the changes to significantly enhance the execution stability of large orders and complex trading strategies during periods of market volatility.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end soon.

Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe said on X that while Bitcoin is consolidating near $75,000, its funding rate remains negative, suggesting an excessive buildup of short positions. He noted that despite recent resistance and a temporary correction around the $76,000 mark, a significant increase in Open Interest (OI) shows more traders are betting on a decline. Van de Poppe predicted that if BTC can break through $76,000, its next resistance zone will be between $85,000 and $88,000.

The U.S. state of Virginia has passed a bill requiring the state government to hold unclaimed virtual assets in their original form for at least one year before converting them to cash. The bill, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, prohibits custodians from unilaterally liquidating unclaimed crypto when transferring it to the state. Instead, the assets must be maintained in-kind. The state is now restricted from selling these assets until at least one year after they are reported. This measure is designed to prevent the forced sale of cryptocurrencies at low prices during market downturns, thereby protecting the original owner's ability to reclaim the full value of their assets, including any potential gains from price appreciation. Under the new law, crypto in an account with no activity for five years will be considered abandoned property. The move is seen as an effort to grant virtual assets property rights equivalent to those of traditional assets and to modernize financial laws.

An IMF warning that global public debt could reach 100% of GDP by 2029 may be a bullish signal for Bitcoin, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. The media outlet noted that while rising interest rates are typically a headwind for Bitcoin, the current concern stems from doubts about government solvency rather than central bank tightening. Should the bond market falter due to risks of national bankruptcy, Bitcoin, with its fixed supply of 21 million coins, could serve as a powerful hedge against currency devaluation and fiscal crises. CoinDesk added that Bitcoin has previously demonstrated its safe-haven qualities, with prices surging during the 2013 Cypriot financial crisis and the 2023 U.S. regional banking crisis.

The government of Bhutan has transferred 250 BTC ($18.46 million) to a new wallet in order to sell the assets, according to Onchain Lens.

Peter Kerstens, an advisor in the financial services unit of the European Commission, stated at Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026 that changes to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation are inevitable as the market matures, Cointelegraph reported. He announced that the EU plans to launch a public consultation to assess the regulation's real-world application and its impact on the industry. Kerstens added that follow-up legislation, such as a "MiCA 2," could naturally follow, considering the phased evolution of EU financial regulations.

Mediators have made progress on extending the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and resuming negotiations, the Associated Press reported. Regional officials said today that the two countries have reached an agreement in principle to create conditions for further diplomatic mediation.

U.S. President Donald Trump said a final result on the matter of Iran could come soon.

XRP has formed a stable support zone around $1.37, according to an analysis of on-chain data by The Crypto Basic. The outlet noted that the NVT (Network Value to Transactions) ratio, an indicator used to assess overbought and oversold conditions, currently stands at approximately 170 for XRP. This level is in a neutral-to-low range compared to its 2025 peak, suggesting the asset is exiting oversold territory and beginning a gradual recovery. The report also highlighted rising on-chain demand, with XRP spot ETFs seeing approximately $1 billion in inflows as of April, indicating expanded institutional trading activity.

A new type of crypto treasury company is emerging, centered around Strategy's (MSTR) high-yield, low-volatility preferred stock, STRC, CoinDesk reported. The security, which offers an 11.5% annual dividend, was issued by Strategy to finance its Bitcoin purchases. Recent daily trading volume for STRC surpassed $1.6 billion, signaling high demand. According to the report, companies and DeFi protocols are buying STRC to gain both yield and BTC exposure. Bitcoin-based yield platform Saturn Credit purchased $15 million worth of STRC within six days of its launch, and on-chain credit protocol Apyx acquired approximately 800,000 shares. Additionally, about $200 million in STRC has been tokenized on-chain, with roughly $100 million of that amount being traded on the DeFi platform Pendle.

Binance announced it will delist 10 spot trading pairs at 3:00 a.m. UTC on April 17: ARB/EUR, BANANA/FDUSD, BTC/TUSD, CYBER/BTC, ETH/TUSD, ICP/FDUSD, RLC/ETH, TIA/BTC, TRUMP/EUR, and WIF/EUR.

Switzerland is becoming a key hub for the European cryptocurrency industry, DL News reported. Last year, the country attracted 47% of all blockchain venture capital investment in Europe. Zug, known as Switzerland's "Crypto Valley," is a central base with 41% of the country's blockchain companies. In 2025, the region absorbed 88% of all investment within Switzerland, while Zurich accounted for about 15%. The total value of the top 50 Swiss-based blockchain firms has reached $467 billion, including major networks like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), as well as companies such as Sygnum and Copper. In 2025, Switzerland attracted approximately $728 million across 31 investment deals, a 37% increase from the previous year. This growth surpasses the 30% increase seen in global blockchain investment. Meanwhile, the number of blockchain companies in Switzerland has reached 1,766, a 134% increase compared to 2020.

A whale address that had been dormant for 14 years has become active again after a four-month pause, according to data from ai_9684xtpa. The address just transferred 500 BTC, worth approximately $37.04 million, to a new address. It currently holds a balance of 2,359 BTC.