Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole, warns that Bitcoin could head well under $50,000 if it isn’t quantum-resistant by 2028. Quantum computing’s potential threat to the crypto industry has long been debated and is considered an upcoming inflection point. More advanced computers that could break encryption have been theorized…
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The Kingdom of Bhutan says it will tap into 10,000 Bitcoin from its stash to help build its special administrative region, the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). Located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan, GMC was launched in 2024 as Bhutan’s new economic hub to stop the exodus of young Bhutanese from the country…
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy has been buying so much Bitcoin for so long that it is unlikely any public company will be able to catch up, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano. “Very hard to see that happening,” Pompliano said on The Pomp Podcast published on YouTube on Tuesday. Strategy holds 671,268 Bitcoin (BTC) out of…
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Bitcoin layer-2, the Lightning Network, has reached a new all-time capacity high amid increased adoption from major crypto exchanges and functionality improvements. Lightning Network (LN) capacity reached 5,606 BTC on Monday, beating its previous record in March 2023, according to Bitcoin Visuals. LN analytics platform Amboss also reported a capacity peak of 5,637 BTC, worth…
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Two US Senators have introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on crypto fraud and scams by equipping law enforcement with better tools to spot attacks and identify perpetrators. The Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE) Act, introduced by Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Jerry Moran on Monday, seeks to coordinate action between the…
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Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with MoonPay to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for everyday payments. The Exodus Movement, which is also behind a popular crypto wallet, announced on Tuesday that its fully reserved dollar stablecoin is planned for launch in early 2026. The stablecoin will be issued and managed by MoonPay, a leading…
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Stablecoin giant Tether has led an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed to support its mission in enabling more enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network. “Speed’s architecture demonstrates how Lightning and stablecoins can operate together to move money at high scale with low fees, strong compliance, and global reach,” Tether…
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More than 100 crypto exchange-traded products could launch in quick succession in 2026, following recent guidance from the US securities regulator that drastically reduced the processing times for new funds, according to a Bitwise researcher. “From here we are going to accelerate forward at ridiculous speed,” Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen said during an interview with…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin ETF outflows and a 31% drawdown from the peak have raised doubts, but metrics indicate that institutional investors are not abandoning Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s shifting correlation with gold and steady volatility suggest price behavior remains intact despite the short-term market pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) gained 3% on Tuesday after selling off to the $85,000…
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the more outspoken voices against digital assets in Congress, is calling for answers from Justice Department and Treasury Department officials about a potential investigation into decentralized crypto exchanges, citing concerns over PancakeSwap and Uniswap. In a Monday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Attorney General Pam Bondi,…
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