The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.76 trillion, dropping about 2.34% over the last 24 hours.

• Bitcoin ($BTC ): Dipped to around $81,000 – $81,800 amid broader equity market slides and rising oil/bond yields.

• Quantum Risk Warnings: Major firms like Coinbase Global and a newly formed Quantum Alliance (9 crypto companies) have flagged growing concerns regarding future quantum computing threats to Satoshi-era Bitcoin.

• Regulatory & Court News: A U.S. judge rejected Gemini's appeal to overturn its $5 million settlement with the CFTC regarding Bitcoin futures. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act process continues moving forward with upcoming regulatory deadlines.

• Altcoin & Token Movement:

• Bitway and Celestia recorded strong double-digit gains bucking the broader red trend.

• Monero (#XMR) ticked up near $550 alongside bug-fix update 0.18.5.4.

• Circle (CRCL) announced expansion targets into 40 new global markets as stablecoin demand rises.

• Tokenized assets—such as a tokenized Tesla contract—surged on platforms like Hyperliquid following high-profile tech demos.

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