A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aims to tackle the threat posed by quantum computers by phasing out Bitcoin’s legacy signature schemes, which can be vulnerable to quantum attacks, in favor of quantum-resistant alternatives. The proposal, titled “Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset,” was drafted earlier this week by a group of cryptography and…
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The Balkan country of Bulgaria seized over 213,500 Bitcoin back in 2017 and sold them the following year; now, that would be more than enough to cover the country’s public debt. When Bulgaria seized 213,519 Bitcoin (BTC) in late 2017, the haul was worth around $3.5 billion—enough to cover a fifth of the country’s national…
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Key takeaways: Ethereum is up 50% against Bitcoin since April, breaking key resistance levels. Corporations now hold over $5 billion in ETH, which is one of the key reasons behind the Ether boom. ETH still lags behind in 2025 returns, leaving room for upside. Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) token is gaining momentum against Bitcoin (BTC), with…
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Cryptocurrency spot trading declined by another 22% in Q2 2025, extending its slump despite bullish market conditions, according to a new report. After falling from $5.3 trillion in Q4 2024 to $4.6 trillion in Q1 2025, crypto spot trading volumes on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) plunged further to $3.6 trillion in Q2, the crypto analytics…
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), working alongside the FBI, has seized over $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to the infamous Sinaloa cartel during operations in Miami, Florida. The seizure came as part of an extensive nationwide crackdown that has led to the confiscation of 44 million fentanyl pills, 4,500 pounds of fentanyl powder, nearly 65,000…
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Arizona, Texas and Utah have been recognized as the leading US states in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, as investor attention is turning to the US “Crypto Week,” which may see the passage of three key pieces of legislation. Arizona, Texas, and Utah are currently leading the nation in blockchain policy and have been recognized as…
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Key points: Bitcoin institutional buying is ignoring the latest BTC price dip, adding nearly 11,000 BTC over two days. Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ response to the latest market retracement contrasts with earlier this year. A new projection sees $135,000 within six months thanks to ETFs buying up Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) was a clear “buy” for institutions…
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Opinion by: Bill Hughes, senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters at Consensys Software The US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 — known as the CLARITY Act — is not perfect, but Congress should pass it this Summer and enshrine the US as the world leader in digital assets. If perfect were…
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What is the CLARITY Act? In a long-awaited move, Congress is stepping decisively into the crypto conversation with Crypto Week, a landmark moment that could reshape the future of digital assets in the United States. At the heart of the legislative spotlight lies the CLARITY Act, short for the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act,…
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Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland says that Bitcoin’s market dominance has reached its peak if the price of Ether continues its upward trend. “If ETH breaks bullish and remains bullish against BTC there is a 99% chance BTC Dominance has topped,” Hyland said in an X post on Tuesday. “Impossible” for BTC dominance to spike if…
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