StarkWare proposes a “quantum-safe Bitcoin” transaction scheme. It replaces elliptic curve signatures with brute-force hash computations to enhance Bitcoin’s security against quantum attacks. However, each transaction costs 75 to 150 US dollars, limiting its everyday use. The community’s assessment of the proposal is mixed, involving fundamental debate over Bitcoin security and its design philosophy.

Fresh on-chain analytics show that three newly created wallets pocketed a combined $484,575 from Polymarket’s “US x Iran ceasefire by April 7” market, intensifying scrutiny over insider trading risks in prediction markets. Lookonchain highlighted that these wallets had no prior on-chain activity

Bitcoin’s official rise today reached $71,800, mainly because Israel and Lebanon have begun direct negotiations, reducing market concerns about an Iran ceasefire agreement. In addition, a weaker US dollar and continued buying by institutional investors also pushed prices higher. On the technical side, Bitcoin’s key support levels are $68,500 to $70,000. A break above $76,000 to $78,000 could prompt another test of $80,000 to $85,000.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to hold direct negotiations with Lebanon. This news boosts gains in the U.S. stock market’s S&P 500, while oil prices fall. Bitcoin’s price briefly rose to 73K; market sentiment improved slightly, but overall it has not fully rebounded. Trump urged Iran to stop its attacks to facilitate negotiations, but shipping through the strait has not improved yet.

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a fragile truce, with over $16.5 million wagered on when or whether Washington will officially close the books on its military campaign against Tehran. Key Takeaways: Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran military operations market hit $16.4M in volume, with

The political news from the Pentagon on April 2 shocked military officials: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George --- the Army's most senior officer --- while the 82nd Airborne Division was actively deploying to the Middle East, replacing him immediately with Gen

The U.S. FDIC has rolled out a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring 1:1 reserves and liquidity, and setting a redemption deadline within two days. The bill does not apply deposit insurance and is intended to ensure stability in the financial system. The FDIC has clearly specified capital requirements and limits on returns, and clarified the safety and compliance of stablecoins. This proposal is currently in a public comment period.

The stablecoin news out of Washington this week goes beyond reserves and redemptions --- FinCEN, the Treasury's financial crimes unit, has proposed rules that would fundamentally reform how stablecoin issuers and all US financial institutions handle anti-money laundering compliance, shifting from

The U.S. FDIC has rolled out a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring 1:1 reserves, liquidity, and a redemption deadline within two days. The bill does not apply deposit insurance and is intended to ensure stability in the financial system. The FDIC clearly sets capital requirements and restrictions on returns, and clarifies the safety and compliance of stablecoins. This proposal is currently in the public comment period.

Polymarket traders see the Israel--Hezbollah front staying hot for months despite a two-week US--Iran ceasefire, turning ceasefire wording and airstrikes into tradable risk. Summary Traders on Polymarket are pricing a prolonged Israel--Hezbollah war despite a two-week US--Iran ceasefire.