Category: crypto

CNN has brought attention back to Q-Day, the potential future point when quantum computers could break common encryption systems. Concerns have been raised about the security of internet traffic and crypto wallets, prompting some networks like Solana to start testing post-quantum defenses. NEAR warns of ownership disputes in case of quantum attacks. NIST advises organizations…

Intesa Sanpaolo more than doubled its crypto exposure to $235 million in the first quarter of 2026. The bank added Ether and XRP positions while reducing its Solana holdings. Intesa also increased its Bitcoin ETF exposure through listed products. This move follows earlier Bitcoin purchases and shows a trend of European banks entering the crypto…

Jump Crypto’s Firedancer has successfully entered production on the Solana mainnet and is now producing blocks. The validator client adds client diversity to Solana, but Jump Crypto advises caution and recommends waiting for full security audits before switching validators at scale. The project has processed millions of transactions and aims to reduce supply-chain risk.

Nearly 70 Trump administration officials and nominees disclosed cryptocurrency holdings or investments in blockchain and digital asset companies, totaling at least $193 million. This includes President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and members of the Cabinet. The administration is also taking steps to establish regulatory clarity for digital financial technology. Recent filings show continued Trump-family…

Iran has responded to U.S. conditions for a peace deal. Bitcoin prices remained around $78,000 as traders considered Iran’s demands and the risk of war in the Middle East. Iran wants an end to the war, sanctions lifted, and frozen funds released, while the U.S. demands differ. Bitcoin reactions were cautious.

USDC users are questioning if Circle should offer a clearer recovery process for mistaken token transfers. Tether’s recovery page states some mistaken USDT deposits may be reviewed case by case. Circle’s terms state transactions are generally nonrefundable and warn of permanent loss if sent to unsupported addresses. Tether has frozen more stablecoin value globally.

Japan’s major brokerage groups, including SBI and Rakuten, are preparing in-house crypto investment trusts for retail investors. Other firms like Nomura, Daiwa, SMBC, and Mizuho-linked companies are also studying crypto fund products as regulations evolve. Japan’s 2028 roadmap could allow investment trusts and ETFs to hold Bitcoin and Ether.

House Agriculture leaders are calling on President Trump to nominate a full bipartisan slate of Commodity Futures Trading Commission members. Pressure has increased after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, which sets federal rules for digital assets. The CFTC faces urgent work related to derivatives markets and new technology. Industry leaders support clearer…

Institutional crypto ETF filings for the first quarter showed a split between buyers and sellers. Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company increased its BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust position, while Harvard Management Company decreased its Bitcoin ETF stake and removed its BlackRock Ether ETF holding. Dartmouth added Solana staking ETF shares to its portfolio. Other institutions also…

VanEck and Grayscale filed new amendments for proposed spot BNB ETFs, highlighting the competition for the next U.S. altcoin ETF. VanEck’s BNB ETF plans direct token exposure, while Grayscale’s focuses on holding BNB tied to the BNB Smart Chain. The filings also indicate caution around staking rewards in regulated U.S. ETF products.