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Quick Summary: Bitcoin climbed to $67,800 alongside 3% U.S. stock gains after Iran’s president hinted at willingness to end the conflict in exchange for security guarantees. Bitcoin rose to $67,800 as U.S. stocks posted gains of around 3%, with markets responding positively to reports suggesting a potential easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The moves came after comments attributed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated a possible diplomatic path forward. Investors appeared to interpret the remarks as a sign that the risk of a broader regional conflict may be diminishing.Pezeshkian reportedly signaled that Iran would be open to…

Quick Summary: Benchmark analysts assign a Buy rating and $16 price target to Cantor Equity Partners II, which is set to merge with tokenization firm Securitize later this year. Analysts at investment bank Benchmark initiated coverage of Cantor Equity Partners II on Tuesday, assigning a Buy rating to the blank-check firm ahead of its planned merger with Miami-based tokenization company Securitize. The analysts described Securitize as a compelling pure-play investment in tokenization, arguing the firm is laying the groundwork for the next generation of capital markets. Their coverage comes amid a broader wave of crypto-related listings on public markets, even…

Quick Summary: Galaxy Digital launches Solana staking on its GalaxyOne app, offering users up to 6.5% variable annual rewards with commissions waived through year-end. Galaxy Digital has launched a Solana staking feature on its GalaxyOne retail platform, allowing users to earn passive income on their crypto holdings directly through the app. The company announced on Tuesday that participants can earn up to 6.5% in variable annual rewards by staking Solana (SOL). Returns are not guaranteed and will vary depending on network conditions, validator performance, and overall staking participation levels. The rollout reflects a wider industry trend toward embedding yield-generating products…

Quick Summary: Charles Hoskinson says the U.S. Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is too complex, could take over ten years to implement, and may not outlast future administrations. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised serious concerns about the proposed U.S. Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, warning that the legislation could require more than ten years to fully implement. He also cautioned that the bill risks being exploited by shifting political forces and may not survive changes in future administrations. Hoskinson’s remarks highlight deep skepticism within parts of the crypto industry about the durability of the proposed regulatory framework.Hoskinson pointed to…

Quick Summary: Mercado Libre is discontinuing its Mercado Coin cryptocurrency starting April 17, allowing users to spend or convert remaining tokens. Mercado Libre, the e-commerce giant, is discontinuing its proprietary cryptocurrency, Mercado Coin, nearly four years after launching it as a customer rewards tool. The token was originally introduced to incentivize engagement by offering cashback to shoppers on the platform. The decision marks a significant reversal for a company that once positioned the coin as a key part of its digital ecosystem.Beginning April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell, or earn cashback through Mercado Coin. However,…

Quick Summary: Twelve major EU banks are backing Qivalis, a MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin, targeting launch in the second half of the year to defend Europe’s financial sovereignty. A coalition of twelve major European Union banks has united behind Qivalis, a euro-denominated stablecoin regulated under the MiCA framework, with a planned launch in the second half of the year, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative responds to growing concern that without a credible euro-backed token on public blockchains, financial activity will gravitate toward dollar-based alternatives. Backers argue this shift would erode both Europe’s financial standing and its digital sovereignty.European banks have…

Quick Summary: Nakamoto Holdings sold $20 million in Bitcoin to improve its balance sheet, but shares fell to an all-time low following the announcement. Nakamoto Holdings sold approximately $20 million worth of Bitcoin in a move aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and improving financial flexibility. The announcement, made late Monday, triggered a drop in the company’s stock, which fell to a record low of $0.211 early Tuesday before recovering slightly to trade around $0.217, still down nearly 80% over the past six months. The sale came alongside a report of a fourth-quarter loss of $142.6 million in the fair…

Quick Summary: New Google research suggests quantum computers could crack Bitcoin wallet cryptography in minutes, threatening millions of coins sooner than expected. New research from Google’s Quantum AI team significantly reduces previous estimates of the computing resources required to break the cryptographic protections securing Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets. The findings suggest that quantum machines capable of compromising these systems could emerge well ahead of earlier projections, which had pointed to the mid-2030s as the earliest realistic threat window. The paper has prompted renewed urgency across the cryptocurrency industry regarding post-quantum security measures.According to the research, a sufficiently advanced quantum computer…

Quick Summary: Bitfarms still holds 1,827 bitcoin but plans to sell all remaining coins as it shifts focus to a 2.2 GW AI and HPC data center pipeline. Bitfarms (ticker: BITF) continues to hold 1,827 bitcoin following partial sales of its holdings earlier in 2025. During its fourth-quarter earnings call, company management signaled a clear intention to eventually divest all remaining BTC on its balance sheet. The move marks a significant strategic departure for a firm that built its identity around cryptocurrency mining.The company is now pivoting its core business away from bitcoin mining toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing…

Quick Summary: A new survey finds Bitcoin is the most recognised financial product among UK under-25s, putting pressure on Westminster’s planned crypto donation moratorium. A new survey from the Coinbase Institute and polling firm JL Partners finds that cryptocurrency, led by Bitcoin, has overtaken traditional banking products as the primary entry point to financial literacy for many young people in the United Kingdom. Just 43% of young respondents recognise a Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account, and only 20% recognise a Help to Buy ISA. By contrast, 65% of under-25s recognise Bitcoin, making it the most recognised financial product in…