Category: crypto

Quantum computers pose a threat to Bitcoin by potentially forging signatures from exposed public keys, putting around 6.7 million BTC at risk unless wallets transition to post-quantum paths before large fault-tolerant machines arrive. Bitcoin’s security relies on digital signatures rather than encryption, with taproot outputs and NIST-standard schemes being integrated to mitigate risks.

Ireland fined Coinbase Europe €21.5 million for transaction monitoring failures that left €173 billion unmonitored. The issues were undisclosed during its VASP registration, leading to a move to Luxembourg. The fine is the fourth-largest ever issued by the Central Bank of Ireland. Coinbase Inc. was also involved in the failures.

700Credit reported a network breach that exposed personal information of 5.8 million Americans, including names, Social Security numbers, and financial data. Regulators and law firms are warning of identity theft risks and advising victims to monitor credit, use fraud alerts or freezes, and consider legal options as investigations continue.

Apertum was awarded Best Layer-1 Blockchain Network at the crypto.news Awards 2025. Recognized for its rapid growth and impact, Apertum operates on the Avalanche ecosystem, offering scalable infrastructure for web3 projects. The project’s achievements include rapid adoption, global market recognition, security validation, industry awards, and global exchange listings.

China’s crackdown on Bitcoin mining in Xinjiang has led to the shutdown of 400,000 ASICs, reducing Bitcoin’s hashrate by 8-10%. Asian miners and holders have been selling off coins, leading to record-low hashprice. U.S. exchanges continue to buy, while Asian exchanges are selling, leaving Bitcoin near its late-November range.

Digital Wealth Partners has introduced an XRP algorithmic trading strategy for qualified retirement accounts, targeting high-net-worth investors. The strategy is powered by Arch Public and trades are executed automatically using predefined signals. Client assets are held at Anchorage Digital for security. The launch offers structured exposure to XRP within tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

Holmes of Hive Digital Technologies plans to continue expanding Bitcoin mining operations in Paraguay despite market volatility. The company has increased daily BTC production to 10 and sees HPC centers as complementary to mining. Paraguay’s surplus electricity and pro-miner policies make it an attractive location for Hive’s most powerful data centers.

Fragmented tokenized real-world asset markets are estimated to lose $600 million to $1.3 billion annually in fees and price discrepancies across chains like Ethereum and Polygon. This inefficiency affects investor returns, with identical assets trading at different prices and costing 2% to 5% to transfer between chains. Ethereum and Polygon lead in tokenized RWA value,…

Superform Labs raised $4.7 million in a public token sale on Cookie.fun, exceeding its target. The sale coincided with the launch of SuperVaults v2, offering self-custodial onchain yield to 180,000 users. The product combines lending rates and Pendle positions in a transparent platform audited by yAudit and Spearbit researchers.

Canary has refiled an S-1 for a staked Injective ETF, with details on custodians, staking plan, and Cboe BZX listing. The ETF will track spot INJ and generate additional yield through staking. INJ price and derivatives markets show mixed signals, with modest recovery in spot price and easing futures open interest.