We have a lot of news to unpack today. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, from Satoshi to CZ, here are all the crypto news you may have missed this week.
Market Performance & Exchange Data
Exchange Trading Volumes Decline in March 2026
Major exchanges saw a significant cooling of activity in March, with spot trading volume dropping approximately 19.4% compared to February. Every major exchange recorded a decline in spot activity, while derivatives volumes were more resilient, dipping only 2.9% month-over-month.
Correspondingly, website traffic for these platforms fell by 2.34% as retail engagement softened.
Michael Saylor States Bitcoin May Have Bottomed
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor suggested that Bitcoin found its floor at the $60,000 level. He noted that forced sellers have largely exited the market, leaving more stable hands in control. Saylor also dismissed recent concerns regarding quantum computing threats to the network, labeling the risk as “overstated and largely theoretical.”
Binance Releases 41st Proof of Reserves Report
Binance published its latest Proof of Reserves report based on an April 1 snapshot. The data confirms that user assets are fully backed, with total holdings including approximately 619,000 BTC, 3.69 million ETH, and 35.1 billion USDT.
Major Token Unlocks Scheduled for Next Seven Days
The crypto market is bracing for over $190 million in token unlocks this week, according to Tokenomist. Major one-time unlocks exceeding $5 million include APT and BABY. Additionally, high-value linear unlocks with daily releases over $1 million are scheduled for assets including SOL, WLD, TRUMP, DOGE, TAO, RAIN, and CC.
Chainalysis Reports on Stablecoin Volumes
A new report from Chainalysis highlights a shifting landscape in stablecoin usage, noting that while centralized issuers still lead the market, decentralized and yield-bearing stablecoins are capturing an increasing share of on-chain transaction volume in 2026.
Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Reaches All-Time High
The total supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum network hit a record $180 billion on April 7, 2026. Data from Token Terminal suggests that despite competition from Layer-2s and alternative chains, Ethereum remains the primary hub for on-chain liquidity.
Aave Token Reaches Near Two-Year Low
The AAVE token slipped to $89.12 this week, approaching levels not seen since mid-2024. Sentiment was further dampened by the departure of risk management firm Chaos Labs from the protocol’s governance. This has raised concerns about the future of Aave’s risk infrastructure.
Security & Quantum Tech
Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap for Arc Blockchain
Circle has unveiled a phased strategy to achieve full-stack quantum resistance for its Layer-1 blockchain, Arc. The roadmap focuses on securing wallets, private states, and validator infrastructure. Upon mainnet launch, Arc will introduce post-quantum signatures via an opt-in model to defend against emerging cryptographic threats.
Bitcoin Receives First Working Prototype of Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Tool
Olaoluwa “Roasbeef” Osuntokun, CTO of Lightning Labs, has unveiled a prototype tool designed to protect Bitcoin wallets from future quantum attacks. The “rescue tool” allows users of modern Taproot wallets to prove ownership and recover funds using secret seeds without actually exposing those seeds to potential interceptors.
Regulation & Legal News
Treasury Secretary Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Crypto Regulation Bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on Congress to expedite the passage of the CLARITY Act. Bessent framed the legislation as a matter of “national security,” arguing that the U.S. must establish a clear regulatory framework to maintain its economic leadership and security.
UK-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes Crypto Scam Proceeds
“Operation Atlantic,” a joint task force led by the UK’s National Crime Agency, has successfully frozen over $12 million in stolen assets. The operation targeted sophisticated “approval phishing” scams that have collectively drained more than $45 million from victims.
South Korea Court Cancels Upbit Suspension
The Seoul Administrative Court has overturned a three-month business suspension previously imposed on Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. The court ruled that the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) regulations regarding small transfers were too vague and lacked specific guidance on compliance.
South Korea Tightens Crypto Withdrawal-Delay Exemptions
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is narrowing the criteria for bypassing standard crypto withdrawal delays. Exchanges must now conduct rigorous assessments of account history, as data revealed that 59% of fraudulent accounts in late 2025 were those granted exemptions.
Dubai Clarifies Token Issuance Rules for RWAs and Stablecoins
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued new guidance outlining three distinct pathways for token issuance. The rules provide specific frameworks for Real-World Assets (RWAs) and stablecoins, requiring certain categories to be distributed exclusively through licensed intermediaries.
Industry Figures & Global Affairs
New York Times Reports on Adam Back as Potential Satoshi Nakamoto
A New York Times exposé has reignited the search for Bitcoin’s creator, pointing to Blockstream CEO Adam Back as a likely candidate. The report relies on circumstantial evidence, including Back’s early electronic cash proposals and Hashcash’s citation in the white paper. Stylometric results remained inconclusive.
Adam Back Denies Being Satoshi Nakamoto
Following the NYT report, Adam Back took to X on April 8 to issue a firm denial, stating, “I am not Satoshi.” He attributed the similarities in his writing and technical proposals to a shared history of research and common interests among the original cypherpunks.
Changpeng Zhao Claims U.S. Crypto Rivals Paid Millions to Block Pardon
In his memoir, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao alleged that rival U.S.-based crypto exchanges spent millions of dollars on lobbying and “smear articles” to prevent his presidential pardon, claiming the effort was motivated by a fear of Binance’s potential re-entry into the American market.
Analyst States DPRK IT Workers Participated in Crypto Protocols
On-chain analyst @tayvano_ reported that North Korean (DPRK) IT workers have been deeply embedded in the DeFi ecosystem since 2020. Investigations suggest these workers contributed to major protocols including SushiSwap, THORChain, Harmony, Ankr, Shiba Inu, Yearn, and Floki.
Iran Weighs Crypto Tolls for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities are considering a new tariff system for the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a fee of $1 per barrel of oil for passing tankers, payable exclusively in Bitcoin. Empty tankers would be exempt, with payment expected shortly after the final assessment.
Bhutan Moves Further Bitcoin Holdings
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The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved another $23 million worth of Bitcoin, continuing a trend that has seen the nation’s publicly tracked holdings drop by approximately 70%. Bhutan remains one of the largest sovereign holders of Bitcoin.
This article is published on BitPinas: CZ Releases Memoir | Satoshi Revealed? | Crypto Catch Up | April 5 – 11, 2026
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