As quantum computing advances, the cost of attacking Bitcoin may drop sharply. In a new analysis, Google warns that crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum could be vulnerable to quantum attacks much earlier than previously estimated. The study shows that quantum machines running Shor’s algorithm could solve the 256-bit Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem
Here’s how many Pioneers have successfully completed second migrations. Pi Network’s Core Team, which has come under serious criticism as of late, has just updated on the number of users who have completed the second migration of their balances. As with similar posts on X before, though, the community was quick to pick up
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin’s parent company has agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty in a settlement that claimed it operated an unregistered offshore commodities exchange. Summary KuCoin’s parent company agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty to settle CFTC charges tied to operating an unregistered offshore commodities exchange. The firm resolved the case without admitting
Aster has overhauled its tokenomics by removing its monthly ecosystem unlock and replacing it with a staking-only emission model, reducing the amount of ASTER entering circulation by about 97%. [Important Notice] Tokenomics Update: Restructuring Ecosystem Emissions We are replacing the monthly Ecosystem unlock with a staking-only emission model, significantly reducing the amount of $ASTER entering
Oil prices are on the move again, but what does this mean for crypto markets? Oil prices moved higher this week, with both Brent Crude and WTI surging past $106 per barrel as the market continues responding to developments tied to the war between the US and Iran. The latest price action is reflective
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has lifted its ether holdings to 4.73M ETH, staking $6.3B at a $2,005 reference price as it doubles down on Ethereum’s yield. Summary Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 71,179 ETH last week, lifting its holdings to about 4.73 million ETH. The company now stakes 3,142,643 ETH, worth roughly $6.3 billion
Square has begun rolling out automatic Bitcoin payments to eligible U.S. sellers, enabling businesses to accept Bitcoin at checkout with no additional setup required. Automatically enabled bitcoin payments are rolling out to eligible U.S. Square sellers. Start accepting bitcoin that instantly converts to cash at checkout, with no additional setup. → 0% processing fees through
Is M gearing up for further gains, or is it a potential trap that investors should avoid? The crypto market has a new rock star, and its name is the Solana-based meme coin MemeCore (M). Its price has jumped by double digits in a matter of weeks, thus outperforming multiple leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
SoSoValue data show listed companies bought just $70K of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop, with only BHODL adding 1 BTC as majors sat out. Summary Publicly listed companies bought just $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop from the prior week, according to SoSoValue. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet both reported
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy have introduced the bipartisan Mined in America Act to strengthen US digital asset infrastructure, according to a March 30 announcement, building on earlier efforts to position the country as a global crypto hub. The bill codifies Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and establishes a voluntary certification framework for domestic