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Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Price May Have Bottomed Out, Quantum Risk Overstated

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Price May Have Bottomed Out, Quantum Risk Overstated

Michael Saylor suggests that Bitcoin may have reached seller exhaustion around the $60,000 mark, and that the threat posed by quantum computing is overstated. This article examines the current market phase and the underlying credit-driven dynamics from the perspectives of on-chain structure, capital flows, and industry evolution.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Bhutan Moves $23 Million in Bitcoin: Analyzing Sovereign On-Chain Portfolio Strategies

Bhutan Moves $23 Million in Bitcoin: Analyzing Sovereign On-Chain Portfolio Strategies

The Bhutanese government has transferred approximately 319.7 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $23 million, reducing its total holdings by 70% from their 2024 peak. This article analyzes on-chain data, the transfer routes, and the potential industry impact of sovereign-level asset management.

Blog Team2026-04-09

XMR FCMP++ Upgrade Complete and ANUBIS Launch: Can Privacy Coins Break Through?

XMR FCMP++ Upgrade Complete and ANUBIS Launch: Can Privacy Coins Break Through?

In April 2026, Monero completed its FCMP++ upgrade, expanding its anonymity set from 16 to over 100 million. The ANUBIS Chain mainnet also launched, introducing a selective privacy model and a ZK-KYC framework. These two events highlight the evolving balance between regulatory requirements and technological innovation in the privacy coin sector.

Blog Team2026-04-09

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

On-chain data reveals that 3.4 million Bitcoins are currently in a loss position, marking the highest level since 2018. Over 90% of short-term holder supply is now "underwater." Meanwhile, long-term holders have been quietly accumulating, absorbing nearly 1.1 million BTC during the 2023–2025 cycle.

Blog Team2026-04-09

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Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH to Fund Ecosystem: How the TWAP Mechanism Manages On-Chain Sell Pressure

Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH to Fund Ecosystem: How the TWAP Mechanism Manages On-Chain Sell Pressure

On April 8, 2026, the Ethereum Foundation converted 5,000 ETH into stablecoins via the CoWSwap TWAP mechanism to fund ecosystem development.

Blog Team2026-04-09

UNITAS Surges Over 190% in Recent Months: Decentralized Cross-Border Settlement Narrative and On-Chain Data Analysis

UNITAS Surges Over 190% in Recent Months: Decentralized Cross-Border Settlement Narrative and On-Chain Data Analysis

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the UNITAS protocol’s operating mechanism and recent market performance. Leveraging on-chain data, it examines the authenticity of its decentralized stable payment narrative, and explores the potential industry impact based on scenarios involving regulatory compliance and liquidity.

Blog Team2026-04-09

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09

CEX Bitcoin Balances Continue to Decline: What’s Changing in the Market Structure?

CEX Bitcoin Balances Continue to Decline: What’s Changing in the Market Structure?

On-chain data reveals that BTC balances on centralized exchanges (CEXs) have dropped by approximately 100,000 over the past year. Drawing on Gate market data, this article examines how this supply contraction is impacting liquidity, market structure, and investor behavior at a deeper level.

Blog Team2026-04-08

TON Mainnet Sub-Second Upgrade Goes Live: Structural Changes Ahead for On-Chain Payments and Gaming

TON Mainnet Sub-Second Upgrade Goes Live: Structural Changes Ahead for On-Chain Payments and Gaming

The TON mainnet fully activated its Sub-Second upgrade on April 7, reducing block finality time from around 10 seconds to approximately 1 second. This article examines the true significance of this upgrade from three perspectives: technical mechanisms, deployment roadmap, and ecosystem impact.

Blog Team2026-04-08