๐ย US Government Publishes GDP Data on Blockchain
The US Department of Commerce has begun publishing official economic data (including GDP figures) directly onย Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solanaย blockchains. This initiative, supported by major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken, aims to enhance transparency and data security. Chainlink and Pyth oracles will distribute the data, enabling innovative use cases like automated trading and prediction markets.
๐ย Bitcoin Options Expiry Adds Pressure
Overย $4.5 billion in crypto optionsย expired today, contributing to market volatility. Bitcoin options accounted forย $3.28 billion, with a put-call ratio of 1.38, indicating bearish sentiment. Key support levels are clustered betweenย $105,000 and $110,000, while Ethereum options showed a more balanced put-call ratio of 0.78.
โ๏ธย Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Debuts on Nasdaq
American Bitcoin (ABTC), backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., ended its first trading day on Nasdaqย up 16.52%ย after a volatile session. The company, which holds 2,443 BTC ($273 million), plans to mine and purchase Bitcoin strategically. This follows the controversial launch of the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, which has droppedย 30% since its debut.
๐ย Quantum Computing Threatens Crypto Security
The SECโs Crypto Assets Task Force is reviewing a proposal to protect digital assets from quantum computing threats. The roadmap warns thatย Q-Dayย (when quantum machines could break Bitcoinโs encryption) could arrive as early asย 2028, risking trillions in assets. Bitcoin developers have already proposed a migration to quantum-resistant signatures.
๐ย Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin in Trader Sentiment
While Bitcoin consolidates nearย $110,000, traders are shifting focus to Ethereum as aย high-conviction upside play. ETHโs rally is fueled by institutional ETF inflows and anticipation of the Fusaka upgrade. Solana also gained traction, with options activity skewed to the upside.
๐ธย Crypto Hackers Use Smart Contracts for Malware
Researchers discovered malicious NPM packages leveragingย Ethereum smart contractsย to hide malware payloads. The packages disguised harmful code as legitimate blockchain traffic, highlighting evolving supply chain risks for developers.
๐ย Market Snapshot
BTC: $110,467 (-0.3%)ETH: $4,369 (+1.5%)Total Market Cap: $3.91 trillion (-0.2%)Fear & Greed Index: 44 (Neutral)ย
๐กย Sentiment:ย Neutral-Cautious
Short-term volatility from options expiry and macro uncertainty contrasts with long-term institutional adoption. Traders await Fridayโs U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for directional cues.
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