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New research discussed by CoinDesk suggests that a future quantum computer could potentially steal bitcoin in a much more direct way than many people imagine, not by breaking the whole network at once but by deriving a private key fast enough to intercept a vulnerable transaction before it is confirmed. The “nine minutes” idea comes from newer estimates that sharply lower the computing resources once thought necessary for this kind of attack, making the threat feel more concrete even though no such machine exists today. The main danger would fall on wallets whose public keys are already exposed or become visible when coins are spent, especially older or reused address types, which is why the issue is being framed as a selective wallet-drain problem rather than an immediate collapse of Bitcoin itself. The broader takeaway is that the risk is still future-facing, but it is now specific enough in method and timing that developers and wallet providers have a stronger reason to start preparing post-quantum defenses sooner rather than later.

Bitcoin climbed back toward 75,000 dollars but once again failed to break through that level, even as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 pushed to fresh record highs on the back of stronger earnings and improving sentiment around U.S.-Iran talks. CoinDesk framed the session as a notable divergence, with BTC gaining modestly but still looking stuck under a ceiling that has repeatedly blocked rallies, while Reuters reported that U.S. equities moved higher with much stronger momentum. The contrast suggests that positive macro conditions alone were not enough to trigger a true bitcoin breakout, and that crypto traders still need a stronger catalyst before treating 75,000 dollars as support instead of resistance.

eToro is acquiring crypto wallet firm Zengo for about 70 million dollars as part of a broader push beyond simple trading and deeper into self-custody and onchain finance. The deal gives eToro access to Zengo’s seedless wallet technology, which uses multi-party computation to let users control assets without relying on traditional recovery phrases, while making self-custody easier for mainstream users. Company statements say the acquisition is meant to support the next wave of digital asset use cases, including tokenized assets, decentralized trading, prediction markets and perpetuals. Rather than build that stack slowly in-house, eToro is using the acquisition to get proven wallet infrastructure, a specialist team and a faster path into a part of crypto that looks increasingly important as more activity moves onchain.

Bitcoin’s rally got support from Japan after the Bank of Japan cooled expectations for a near-term rate hike, reducing fears that a stronger yen and tighter Japanese policy could trigger a broader unwind in global risk trades. CoinDesk framed the shift as the removal of a key short-term macro threat for crypto, while Reuters reported that Governor Kazuo Ueda’s softer tone pushed down market odds of an April move and signaled more caution because of external risks, including Middle East tensions. That matters because traders have been watching the yen carry trade closely, and a surprise BOJ hike could have tightened liquidity just as bitcoin was trying to recover. The change does not mean Japan is off the radar entirely, since Reuters also noted that a later hike is still possible if inflation stays firm, but it does mean one of the most immediate risks hanging over bitcoin has eased for now.

Crypto markets paused as oil surged back above 100 dollars a barrel after renewed disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed investors into a more defensive macro stance and weakened appetite for risk assets like bitcoin and ether. Reuters reported that the supply shock was severe enough to send physical crude prices sharply higher, while CoinDesk noted that crypto lost momentum as inflation fears and uncertainty around rate cuts returned to the foreground. The move did not look like a full panic selloff, but it showed that digital assets were once again trading in line with the broader global risk environment rather than on purely crypto-specific drivers.

A new Chainalysis forecast says adjusted stablecoin transaction volume could grow from about 28 trillion dollars in 2025 to 719 trillion dollars by 2035 under a base-case path, with an even more aggressive scenario reaching around 1.5 quadrillion dollars. The report argues that two big forces could drive that expansion: the roughly 100 trillion dollar wealth transfer expected from older generations to Millennials and Gen Z over the coming decades, and the steady rise of stablecoins as practical payment and settlement tools for real businesses rather than just crypto trading. CoinDesk framed the outlook as a sign that stablecoins are beginning to challenge traditional payment rails like cards and bank transfers, especially for faster, always-on global transactions. The projection is still only a forecast, not a certainty, but it points to stablecoins evolving into a core financial infrastructure layer if regulation, merchant adoption and user experience keep improving.