Matt Cole, CEO of Strive, a US-listed Bitcoin treasury company, announced on the X platform that the company has spent $7.75 million to acquire 113 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 13,791 BTC as of April 2, 2026, ranking ninth among Bitcoin treasury holdings. Furthermore, Strive posted a video on the X platform showing it aiming a telescope at Coinbase, implying that its Bitcoin holdings will soon surpass Coinbase's. Data shows that Coinbase currently holds 15,389 BTC, ranking eighth among Bitcoin treasury holdings.

The State Taxation Administration and the State Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau jointly issued the "Notice on Further Deepening and Standardizing 'Bank-Tax Cooperation'," which requires deepening the application of bank-tax data and encourages banks and tax authorities in various regions to legally and compliantly innovate the "bank-tax cooperation" model by utilizing technologies such as blockchain and privacy computing. (Shanghai Taxation Bureau Official WeChat Account)

BTQ Technologies has released a research paper titled 'Kardashev Scale Quantum Computing for Bitcoin Mining,' which provides a quantitative evaluation of the physical costs associated with using quantum computing for Bitcoin mining. According to ChainCatcher, the study highlights a common market confusion between two types of quantum threats: attacks on Bitcoin's elliptic curve digital signatures, which are considered real and urgent, and quantum mining accelerated by Grover's algorithm, which is theoretically possible but extremely costly in practice. The paper argues that to significantly impact consensus, a quantum computing cluster with energy consumption far exceeding current human civilization levels would be required. The research introduces an open-source resource estimation model that includes key components such as reversible double SHA-256 computation, fault-tolerant quantum error correction, and large-scale qubit scheduling. The conclusion emphasizes that the more immediate risk to Bitcoin arises from vulnerabilities in cryptographic signatures rather than quantum mining capabilities.

BlackRock is setting its sights on a segment of the $13.7 trillion U.S. ETF market, traditionally dominated by Invesco, by introducing a fund that tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index. According to BlockBeats, documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday reveal that the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF will track this index under the trading code IQQ. If launched, IQQ will be among the few U.S.-listed ETFs specifically tracking the Nasdaq 100 Index and the first of its kind not managed by Invesco. Since the Nasdaq Exchange introduced the index in 1985, it has been cautious in licensing its use. While there are ETFs in the U.S. market that overlay Nasdaq 100 components through derivatives, Invesco has nearly monopolized the market for pure Nasdaq 100 Index ETFs. This collaboration has led to the creation of the $374 billion Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (trading code QQQ), one of the largest ETFs globally, and the $70 billion Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially recognized XRP and more than 100 other crypto assets as eligible for trading on registered exchanges in the country. According to NS3.AI, this recognition is part of the FSA's framework for assets that comply with the Payment Services Act. However, the agency clarified that this acknowledgment does not serve as an endorsement of the assets.

BTQ Technologies published a research paper titled "Kardashev Scale Quantum Computing for Bitcoin Mining," providing the first quantitative assessment of the entire physical cost of Bitcoin mining using quantum computing. The research points out that the market has long confused two types of quantum threats: attacks against Bitcoin's elliptic curve digital signature (a real and urgent threat), and quantum mining accelerated by Grover's algorithm (theoretically possible but extremely costly in practice). The paper argues that to substantially impact consensus, a quantum computing cluster with energy consumption far exceeding current human capabilities is needed. The study also proposes an open-source resource estimation model covering key aspects such as reversible double SHA-256 computation, fault-tolerant quantum error correction, and large-scale quantum bit scheduling. The conclusion emphasizes that the more realistic risk facing Bitcoin stems from cryptographic signature vulnerabilities, rather than quantum mining capabilities. (PRNewswire)

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, posted on X. The Nasdaq 100 index has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 since the launch of the QQQ ETF in 1999, doubling its returns and surpassing the performance of every active fund manager. The key to its success, according to Balchunas, can be traced back to two words: Steve Jobs. In 1980, Steve Jobs made the pivotal decision to list Apple on the Nasdaq, which was then considered an upstart third-place exchange. This move positioned Nasdaq as the hub for tech visionaries, attracting top U.S. innovators. Jobs' influence was further solidified during his comeback in the 2000s, enhancing Nasdaq's reputation as the go-to exchange for leading tech companies. Balchunas compares this strategic move to Michael Jordan's choice of Nike over Adidas and Converse in 1983, which subsequently attracted top athletes to the brand. Balchunas expressed interest in creating a documentary about this transformative period and is seeking the individual who took Jobs' call in 1980 to discuss Apple's listing on Nasdaq.

Decentralized perpetual contract trading platform Denaria announced it experienced a smart contract attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $165,000. According to Foresight News, the team is collaborating with Linea and auditors to investigate the incident and plans to release a comprehensive post-incident analysis soon. As a precaution, all user interfaces have been temporarily suspended. PWA users will be able to access their smart account funds once the application reopens. For users with open trades or USDC holdings in the vault, the team is developing a refund process. Denaria has reached out to the attacker, offering a bounty and inviting contact to avoid legal action.

Solana treasury company Sharps Technology released its annual financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025. The report disclosed that the company's SOL token holdings exceeded 2 million, with approximately 95% of SOL tokens actively staked. Total revenue for fiscal year 2025 reached approximately $7 million, including $6.8 million in net staking income. Sharps Technology also stated that total assets at the end of fiscal year 2025 reached $269.1 million, including $250.1 million in digital assets at fair value, $10.4 million in cash, and $14.2 million in positive working capital. (Globenewswire)

Robinhood's private market fund, Robinhood Ventures I, has rebounded by about 30% after an initial lackluster performance. Launched in early March, the fund initially fell 16% on its first day but has since gradually recovered, aiming to provide retail investors with a channel to participate in late-stage unlisted company equity. However, analysts warn that the private market may face short-term volatility pressures as potential IPOs of tech giants like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic approach. Poor performance of leading companies upon listing could drag down secondary market valuations and impact unicorn IPO expectations, including for companies like Stripe. The head of Robinhood Ventures stated that these concerns are largely short-term volatility, and numerous long-term investment opportunities remain. They believe that as AI technology continues to advance, the application ecosystem built around leading models will unleash enormous growth potential. Currently, the fund primarily invests in a few late-stage companies, including fintech companies Airwallex and Stripe, and AI company Databricks, acquiring equity through primary market or licensed secondary market transactions. Furthermore, Robinhood previously attempted to offer European investors exposure to companies like OpenAI and SpaceX through tokenized shares, but this was met with controversy after OpenAI publicly denied any partnership. Currently, Robinhood Ventures is more focused on traditional equity investment pathways, aiming to gain shareholder access to high-quality startups. (Fortune)

Crypto markets surged as U.S. President Donald Trump issued stark threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if the waterway is not reopened—while simultaneously signaling that a ceasefire deal could be imminent.

QuickSwap’s Discord was hacked by an unauthorized party. Users are warned to avoid the server, but funds remain safe.

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Apple has removed Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat from its China App Store after it was given an order from Beijing, highlighting the growing friction between censorship-resistant technologies and state-controlled digital ecosystems.

Michael Saylor's latest X post hints that MicroStrategy is resuming Bitcoin purchases after a short pause. The company could use recent funding from its preferred stock to buy at least 1,500 more BTC.

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Gemini's operating model, which favors the interests of its founders and relies on funds from related parties, has collapsed in the secondary market and is facing a severe governance and trust crisis.

Oil, financial system, Middle East, oil prices are approaching a critical point—what will happen in mid-April? Golden Finance: Time becomes the deciding factor, and the oil market is heading down three paths.

For Musk, his long-held vision of turning X into a "super app" is entering a critical phase of accelerated implementation.

AI firm Anthropic has launched AnthroPAC, an employee-funded political action committee, as tensions with the Trump administration escalate over Pentagon restrictions and the future of military AI deployment.