Bitcoin Hashrate Declines by Nearly 6% Over the QuarterBitcoin's hashrate fell by 5.8% in Q1 2026 due to outdated equipment shutdown.

IMF Warns of Crypto Risks Transferring to Traditional Markets via TokenizationIMF warns of crypto risks transferring to traditional markets via tokenization.

Strategy Acquires 4871 BTC Amid Saylor and Schiff DebateStrategy acquired 4871 BTC valued at $329.9 million, amid a debate between Saylor and Schiff.

Chinese Project Trains AI with Skills of Departing EmployeesAI project in China trains with departing employees' skills.

Perp-DEX Trading Volumes Plummet Over 50% Since OctoberPerp-DEX trading volumes have dropped over 50% since October 2025.

Smothered by safetyHow tough regulation constrains the crypto market — and forces it to evolve

Bitcoin tests $70,000 amid Iran ceasefire hopesBitcoin tested $70,000 as Iran ceasefire hopes lifted risk appetite; ether rose to $2,150.

Approximately 99% of Bitcoin’s Taproot Transactions Are ‘Dust’Taproot infrastructure is misused; 99% of transactions are 'dust'.

Anthropic Restricts OpenClaw Usage in Claude Amidst Feature Copying AllegationsAnthropic restricts Claude subscription limits for third-party tools like OpenClaw.

North Korean Agents Secretly Developed Code for Leading DeFi Projects for Seven YearsNorth Korean IT specialists have been integrating into DeFi projects for at least seven years.

Anthropic Attracts $2 Billion from Investors as OpenAI Loses AppealAnthropic attracts $2 billion from investors, overshadowing OpenAI.

The week: a bleak quantum outlook and a $280m Drift Protocol hackBitcoin near $67k; $280m Drift hack; Anthropic leak; US starts GENIUS Act rollout.

Drift Protocol Reveals Details of $280 Million HackHackers spent six months personally communicating with the project team

Solana Developers Unveil AI Skill SetSolana Foundation introduces Solana Agent Skills for AI integration with blockchain.

Study: Aave V3 Avoids Bad Debts at Borrowers’ ExpenseAave V3 avoided bad debts but caused borrower losses, says Bank of Canada.

Will Google’s forecast and a Gulf war sink the crypto market?Mining ban, quantum threat, Gulf shocks, Artemis II and neurotech risks in Deconstruction.

JPMorgan Reports Sharp Decline in Crypto Market InflowsJPMorgan reports sharp decline in crypto inflows in Q1 2026, contrary to growth expectations.

Prank trojan in Russia, European Commission data leak, and other cybersecurity newsThis week in cybersecurity: a prankish trojan, C2 via Spotify, a $53m DEX hack, and an EU data breach.

ZachXBT Criticizes Circle for Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC FundsZachXBT criticizes Circle for slow response to illegal USDC activities.

Brad Garlinghouse Responds to ‘Average Quality’ Rating for Ripple PrimeBrad Garlinghouse commented on Ripple Prime's investment rating by KBRA.