Zonda, a Polish cryptocurrency exchange, faces a crisis as its cold wallet containing 4,503 Bitcoin is inaccessible, prompting a surge in withdrawal requests. CEO Kral claims the private key was never transferred during the company's takeover, and authorities are investigating the situation amid bankruptcy fears.

Zonda, a Polish crypto exchange, revealed a cold wallet with 4,503 BTC amid a withdrawal crisis. CEO Przemysław Kral addressed fund misappropriation allegations and promised legal action against false claims, emphasizing that private keys were never transferred due to the former CEO's disappearance.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back supports an optional Bitcoin quantum resistance upgrade at Paris Blockchain Week, opposing the BIP-361 proposal to freeze quantum-vulnerable addresses. He emphasizes proactive measures over crisis responses.

Exodus CEO JP Richardson said this year, financial institutions have accelerated their participation in the cryptocurrency market, while retail investors have sharply reduced their activity, with engagement falling to a nine-year low. The main reasons are the cost-of-living crisis and inflation pressures.

U.S. stock market sentiment indicators are fluctuating significantly: retail investors’ panic levels have hit a 20-year high, while institutional short positioning has intensified. The short ratio has reached a multi-year peak, and the market shows a highly asymmetric profile. The risk of a potential “short squeeze” is increasing; with no turnaround signals in sight, investors are holding back, and market volatility and uncertainty continue.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news for April 7, 2026. Focus areas include the latest Bitcoin updates, the Ethereum upgrade, Dogecoin price action, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today’s major events in the Web3 space include: 1、The Solana Foundation launches the dual security program STRIDE and SIRN, covering protocol assessments and incident response; 2、Troubles involving OpenAI hit Worldcoin: an Altman credibility crisis triggers a drop in the WLD price; 3、The SEC moves first: independent crypto fundraising rules will be rolled out, and the CLARITY Act is set for an escalation in its ongoing standoff.

In the second quarter of 2026, global Bitcoin hashrate fell by 5.8%, dropping to 1004 EH/s, putting pressure on miner profitability. Even though the United States still accounts for 37.4% of hashrate, emerging markets such as Kyrgyzstan are growing rapidly, while hashrate in Iran and Argentina is declining. The mining industry is facing a period of adjustment, with both the retirement of high-cost mining rigs and market expansion occurring at the same time.

Due to the Iran situation, the Ethereum price has fallen by about 3.4%, dropping below $2,100. The market is concerned that geopolitical tensions may escalate, and technical indicators are showing a bearish trend. In the short term, it may face pressure, while the long-term direction will still depend on developments in the situation. Investors need to watch both the technical picture and geopolitical developments.

Sam Altman was compared to SBF and Bernie Madoff in a New Yorker investigative piece, leading to a trust crisis as Worldcoin’s price fell 2.9%. Altman’s integrity has been called into question, affecting investor confidence. OpenAI governance issues have also added to market unease, so WLD holders need to closely monitor how events unfold.

Gate News reports that on April 1, Tom Lee, chairman of the Ethereum treasury company Bitmine, stated on the X platform that, from the perspective of the major regional economic structure in the United States, high oil prices are not an absolute negative for the overall economy. Texas benefits from the energy industry, New York relies on public transportation to reduce sensitivity to oil price fluctuations, and Florida has relatively short commuting distances; these regions can, to some extent, buffer the impact of rising oil prices. Additionally, Tom Lee emphasized that the “crisis” itself contains both “danger and opportunity,” but most investors tend to focus only on risks and overlook potential opportunities.