Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world’s oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical. What to know: Quantum computers capable of breaking the Bitcoin blockchain do not exist today. Developers, however, are already considering a wave of upgrades to build defenses against the potential […]
These crypto products receive the same German tax treatment as directly held bitcoin. What to know: ING Deutschland, Germany’s largest retail bank, now lets customers buy crypto products tracking bitcoin, ether, and solana right from their bank-linked securities accounts. These products are real crypto-backed exchange-traded products issued by heavyweights like […]
Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%. What to know: The once-super-hot U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ran into their worst stretch on record in the final two months of 2025, as investors yanked billions, capping a brutal year-end […]
The supply deluge was quickly reversed with burn mechanism. What to know: On Wednesday, stablecoin issuer Paxos accidentally minted $300 trillion worth of PayPal Holdings Inc.’s PYUSD stablecoin on Ethereum – a “fat finger” error on the blockchain that far exceeded the total U.S. dollar circulating supply of $2.4 trillion. […]
The multi-step bottoming process could be slow due to several reasons, including liquidity constraints over the weekend and slow absorption of supply. What to know: The crypto market experienced its largest liquidation event ever on Friday night U.S. time, forcing out leveraged bullish bets worth $16 billion across bitcoin, ether, XRP, […]
Monero has released the ‘Fluorine Fermi’ update to enhance user privacy against spy nodes. What to know: Leading privacy blockchain Monero has released an important upgrade that significantly strengthens user protection against spy nodes. The blockchain announced CLI v0.18.4.3 ‘Fluorine Fermi’ on X, calling it a highly recommended release that enhances […]
Kato’s remarks come amid concerns over Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation. What to know: Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that cryptocurrencies can be part of a diversified portfolio. “Crypto assets have risks surrounding high volatility, but through building an […]
Almost all of Bitcoin’s actual users have gone away, one observer said, warning of a major crisis. What to know: The Bitcoin blockchain lacks meaningful on-chain activity, even as its native token, bitcoin trades near a record per-unit price. That’s according to mempool – a holding area for unconfirmed blockchain […]
BTC nears golden cross, as Moody’s downgrade validates bond markets’ concerns about the sustainability of the U.S. fiscal debt. What to know: Bitcoin’s BTC$105,295.70 price chart is echoing a bullish pattern that foreshadowed the late 2024 price surge from $70,000 to $100,000 amid mounting concerns over the sustainability of the U.S. debt. […]
Elevated Treasury yields are driven by factors that are bullish for bitcoin. What to know: Hardening government bond yields, especially on U.S. treasury notes, have traditionally been viewed as a headwind for bitcoin (BTC) and other risk assets. However, recent persistent resilience in treasury yields suggests a different story — […]