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An anonymous whale address starting with 15HWQZ deposited 689.34 BTC, worth $46.17 million, to Binance a short time ago, Onchain Lens reported. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as an intention to sell.

Canada's Ministry of Finance has announced a new regulatory framework that will place stablecoin issuance under the supervision of the country's central bank. The framework, introduced as part of the 2025 budget and Bill C-15, will apply to issuers of fiat-pegged stablecoins. It will mandate several requirements, including maintaining adequate reserves, ensuring redemption at par value, and adhering to data security and governance standards. The ministry explained that the move is intended to align with global regulatory trends, such as the U.S. GENIUS Act and the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Detailed regulations are expected to be developed over a period of up to 18 months starting from early this year, with full implementation planned for 2027.

According to data from Coinglass, approximately $246.06 million in short positions on major centralized exchanges will be liquidated if BTC surpasses $67,473. Conversely, a drop below $65,485 would trigger the liquidation of $869.72 million in long positions.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has analyzed that while tokenization is driving fundamental changes in the financial structure, a strong policy foundation is essential for its successful implementation. The IMF noted that tokenization can improve efficiency by introducing programmable risk management tools, such as real-time simultaneous settlement and continuous liquidity management. However, it also presents instability factors, including the potential for algorithm-based risk contagion. For tokenization to succeed in the long term, the IMF stated that digital finance must be anchored in public trust. The fund projected three potential future financial architectures: - A "public anchor coordination" model, where the public sector serves as the central pillar of trust to maintain stability. - A "fragmented" model, where regulatory diversification could lead to liquidity isolation and heightened risks. - A "private money-led" model, where private stablecoins become mainstream, raising concerns about contagion risk. The IMF advised that policymakers must respond to these technological shifts to achieve both financial stability and efficiency.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked an additional 45,034 ETH, worth approximately $46.64 million, on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, according to on-chain data platform Arkham (ARKM). This brings the foundation's total staked value to around $96.59 million.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) - ONG: +38.39% to $0.0911 (24h volume: $32.86 million) - YB: +28.71% to $0.15 (24h volume: $59.66 million) - IKA: +19.90% to $0.0048 (24h volume: $3.47 million) - PTB: +19.34% to $0.0014 (24h volume: $3.86 million) - EDGE: +18.87% to $0.1167 (24h volume: $35.64 million) Top 5 Losers (24h) - STO: -33.47% to $0.1501 (24h volume: $945.6 million) - NOM: -29.05% to $0.0059 (24h volume: $230.68 million) - SOLV: -26.07% to $0.0041 (24h volume: $328.04 million) - DMAIL: -17.68% to $0.00042 (24h volume: $20,320) - D: -11.99% to $0.0073 (24h volume: $35.14 million)

Bitcoin could fall as low as $10,000 in a worst-case scenario, according to an analysis by XWIN Research Japan posted on CryptoQuant. The research firm noted that the current price structure relies heavily on derivatives rather than spot demand, with open interest on CME Bitcoin futures concentrated in 18,000 to 20,000 BTC of short-term leveraged positions. This setup could lead to a cascade of liquidations and selling pressure during a stress event as traders close positions instead of rolling them over. XWIN Research Japan outlined several potential outcomes: a drop to $50,000 (-25% to -30%) in a moderate stress scenario, and a fall to the $20,000-$30,000 range (-60% to -70%) if spot ETF outflows and weak spot demand continue. In an extreme situation, such as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz or an all-out war, a sharp contraction in global liquidity could send BTC to $10,000 (-80%) amid a stock market decline of over 30% and oil prices between $150 and $200.

Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the official launch of its "Trailing Stop" feature for spot trading. Unlike a traditional stop-loss order with a fixed target price, a trailing stop is a trading tool that automatically updates the trigger price in line with market trends. The feature adjusts the activation price in real-time as an asset's price moves in a favorable direction, executing an order only when the price reaches a pre-set deviation range. MEXC added that the function will provide users with a more advanced automated trading experience and an efficient risk management environment.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced that the delisting watchlist designation for Venus (XVS) has been extended by member companies of the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA). The exchange stated that it is currently receiving clarification from the project team regarding the facts and subsequent measures related to the designation and is conducting an additional review. Bithumb added that it is extending the designation to allow for a more thorough examination.

South Korean crypto exchanges Bithumb and Coinone have announced that the delisting watchlist designation for Solv Protocol (SOLV) has been extended by member companies of the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA). The exchanges explained that they are extending the designation to allow for a more thorough review of clarifications received from the project team regarding the facts and follow-up measures related to the initial warning.

Cryptocurrency losses from hacks of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols totaled $168 million in the first quarter of this year, Cointelegraph reported. The figure represents a significant decrease from the same period last year, which was marked by a $1.4 billion incident involving Bybit. Among the incidents this quarter, Step Finance suffered the largest loss at $40 million, followed by Truebit with $26.4 million and Resolv Labs with $25 million.

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has ordered Dunamu to issue a correction to its public disclosure regarding a comprehensive stock swap and transfer decision, Money Today reported. The FSS stated that the order was issued after it found significant omissions or false statements in the 'Future corporate restructuring plans' and 'Other important matters related to investment decisions' sections of Dunamu's report. Last November, Dunamu announced a plan for a comprehensive stock swap with Naver Financial, which would make Dunamu a wholly-owned subsidiary of Naver Financial and grant its existing shareholders shares in the latter.

Gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) have ranked among the top five assets by trading volume on Binance Futures, according to an analysis by CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn. He noted that while Binance remains a crypto-centric trading platform, it is no longer limited to just cryptocurrencies, adding that both commodities and stock-linked products are now being actively traded.

The share of non-dollar stablecoins issued on the Ethereum network fell to 65% in February, a significant drop from 90% in early 2023, according to The Defiant. While Ethereum remains the default chain for stablecoin issuance, the data suggests other blockchains are rapidly catching up.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 48.85% long, 51.15% short - Binance: 47.69% long, 52.31% short - OKX: 49.2% long, 50.8% short - Bybit: 48.23% long, 51.77% short

The following are the top five rising and falling cryptocurrency sectors today: Top 5 Rising Sectors - Modular Blockchain: +29.16% (Top gainer: CTSI +85.96%) - Binance Launchpad: +24.7% (Top gainer: CTSI +85.96%) - Layer 2: +20.7% (Top gainer: CTSI +85.96%) - Metachain Ecosystem: +15.9% (Top gainer: MAT +15.9%) - Binance Megadrop: +11.6% (Top gainer: SOLV +13.83%) Top 5 Falling Sectors - Neobank: -50.84% - Binance HODLer Airdrops: -35.08% - WLFI Ecosystem: -29.34% - Binance Wallet IDO: -26.18% - Binance BuildKey TGE: -11.42%

An analysis suggests Bitcoin is approaching a low point similar to those seen in past bear markets. According to CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, the amount of BTC in profit has fallen to around 11.2 million, nearing the 9 million recorded at the last bear market bottom. At the same time, the volume of BTC held at a loss has climbed to approximately 8.2 million, its highest level since late 2022. Darkfost concluded that with the supply in loss approaching the 10.6 million BTC seen during the last bear market, the market is likely entering a similarly undervalued phase.

The Spot CVD chart provides an order book analysis for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section shows the Volume Heatmap, while the bottom section represents the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The top Volume Heatmap tracks the volume of trades at specific price levels. The background color becomes brighter when the price lingers in a certain range or moves significantly. Areas with brighter colors may act as support or resistance levels. - The bottom Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line indicates orders between $100 and $1,000, and the brown line represents large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

Grayscale has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Bittensor (TAO) Trust into a spot ETF, Cointelegraph reported.

Bitcoin is facing strong resistance in the $71,000 to $81,000 range due to weakening demand from large-scale investors, according to a CoinDesk report citing on-chain analysis firm CryptoQuant. The firm noted that whale wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have become net sellers, with their holdings decreasing by approximately 188,000 BTC over the past year. Additionally, CryptoQuant pointed to a slowdown in buying from medium-sized investors and a negative Coinbase Premium, which suggests weak spot demand in the U.S. The analysis also found that institutional funds are shifting toward ETFs and futures, reducing direct price support. Should Bitcoin rebound, it is expected to encounter resistance between $71,500 and $81,200.

Top 5 gainers (24-hour) - EDGE: +23.28% at $0.121, volume $32.17M - AVL: +18.41% at $0.0347, volume $6.11M - CHR: +16.20% at $0.0201, volume $31.99M - PTB: +14.56% at $0.0014, volume $3.89M - IDEX: +13.64% at $0.0025, volume $542.86K Top 5 losers (24-hour) - NOM: -18.54% at $0.0067, volume $299.71M - SOLV: -15.87% at $0.0047, volume $351.67M - D: -8.17% at $0.0077, volume $44.95M - FIDA: -8.08% at $0.018, volume $142.87M - RIVER: -7.33% at $11.41, volume $39.55M

Erik Voorhees, an early Bitcoin supporter and founder of crypto exchange Shapeshift, purchased 396.7 ETH worth $818,700 about five hours ago, Lookonchain reported.

Bitcoin has entered a period that warrants close observation, with its direction in April dependent on liquidity and macroeconomic events, according to an analysis by cryptocurrency financial services firm BIT (formerly Matrixport). In a post on X, the firm noted that after months of correction, Bitcoin has seen a slight rebound and is now retesting a key support level it had previously broken. However, BIT stated that the foundation for this recovery remains unstable and the overall trend is weak, citing accumulating macroeconomic pressure and deteriorating liquidity. While April is typically perceived as a bullish period, the firm argued that simply applying historical data is difficult this time. Instead, liquidity conditions and macroeconomic events at the beginning of the month are the key variables. Whether the market can sustain its rebound this month will depend on the interplay between fund inflows, position structures, and external events, BIT explained.

Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (RIOT) sold 3,778 BTC in the first quarter of this year for $290 million, according to Wu Blockchain. The sale reduced the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 15,680 BTC.

The U.S. state of Kentucky has removed a provision from a legislative bill that could have acted as a "backdoor ban" on BTC self-custody, Cointelegraph reported via X. The bill is now awaiting the governor's signature. While the initial draft contained language that could have indirectly restricted an individual's right to self-custody cryptocurrencies, this section was deleted during the legislative process, thereby preserving the right for users to self-custody their BTC.