Quantum computers are getting faster, and that could be a problem for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Earlier fears suggested breaking Bitcoin’s security would take millions of qubits, but new research shows it might take as few as 1, 200 to 1, 450 high-quality ones. Even scarier, hackers wouldn’t ne
In early 2024, Ripple rolled out new tools for big businesses. One was Ripple Treasury, a platform for companies to handle cash and digital money all in one place. Instead of waiting days for overseas payments, firms could now move funds in seconds using RLUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin. Companies
CoinW has turned its temporary relief plan into a lasting system to help users when money markets crash or banks shut down. The new structure means the company will keep a ready‑made set of rules for giving help whenever global crises hit. Earlier, the Ark Program was launched only after big e
North Korean hackers infiltrated a widely used software tool, Axios, and slipped malicious code into it for several hours on Tuesday. The attackers gained control of a developer’s account and pushed bad updates to any business that pulled the package during that brief window. Companies across health
The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes
P2P. me, a startup that turns stablecoins into cash, made headlines for a risky decision: betting on its own fundraising round through the prediction‑market site Polymarket. The company said it earned less than $15, 000 from the bets, but the action hurt its reputation and made investors uneasy.
A big step in U. S. housing finance is happening now: a major mortgage agency is letting people use Bitcoin and other digital coins as security for buying a house. The deal works with two loans: the regular mortgage and an extra crypto‑backed loan, both managed by a partner company. The digital asse
BYDFi is marking its sixth year with a month‑long festival that starts on April 1, 2026. The platform will roll out a $1 million USDT prize pool across several events, inviting both new and veteran users to join the festivities. The company’s journey began in 2020 as a hybrid exchange, merging ce
The U. S. Department of Labor has drafted a rule that could let 401(k) plans add crypto and other digital assets. The idea is to give plan managers a “safe harbor” if they follow a set of checks on fees, liquidity, and risk. The proposal is part of President Trump’s 2022 push to widen investment opt
The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug
