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In a recent publication on Ethereum Research dated March 9, Buterin explored the hypothetical situation of a “quantum emergency” potentially arising as soon as tomorrow. Speculating on the implications of such an event, Buterin outlined Ethereum’s readiness to tackle the challenge head-on. Shielding Against Possible Threats Speculating on the hypothetical scenario of a quantum emergency, Buterin stated, “Suppose that it is announced tomorrow that quantum computers are...

Solana has been highly favored among altcoins, yet its reputation took a hit due to significant network outages. Despite the overall market surge and renewed investor confidence in 2024, inflows into digital asset investment products associated with Solana were not substantial. However, there are signs of a gradual shift in this trend as Solana investment products gathered pace once again. Solana Rebounds with $24M Inflows According to CoinShares’s latest edition of the...

Russia, a member of the BRICS alliance, announced the development of a new blockchain-based payment system to revolutionize trade settlements. The system is set to become an independent mechanism for conducting transactions among BRICS member nations. Blockchain-Based Payment System Plans The BRICS alliance, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, plans to collaborate on developing a payment system utilizing blockchain technology and digital innovations....

The Stanford Blyth Fund, a student-run investment entity at the university, purchased Bitcoin (BTC) at $45,000 in February after a scholar pitched the asset during a meeting. According to a tweet by Kole Lee, a computer science major and leader at the Stanford Blockchain Club, the Blyth Fund has allocated approximately 7% of its portfolio to Bitcoin following the purchase. Stanford Endowment Buys BTC The Blyth Fund, created in 1978 by an anonymous donor in honor of legendary...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that losses incurred from cryptocurrency investment fraud incidents increased from $2.57 billion in 2022 to $3.94 billion in 2023, representing a 53% increase year-over-year. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report 2023, criminals found more ways to scam victims, enticing their targets with promises of lucrative returns on their investments. Crypto Investment Fraud Increased in 2023 The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint...

The stablecoin initiative USDe by Ethena Labs has seen notable adoption, with its market cap surging by over 40% in the last week and by 400% in the last month, reaching $840 million. Following the setback of the Terra ecosystem’s downfall, concerns have been raised within the community about the launch of USDe. However, Arthur Hayes is optimistic, seeing Ethena as the leading contender in the crypto space to deliver a synthetic USD based on a public blockchain. USDe is not...

Fidelity Digital Assets have stated in a recent report that while Bitcoin (BTC) holders typically anticipate the quadrennial reward halving to boost prices, miners must actively strategize to plan for the upcoming event to prevent going bankrupt. Notably, the halving event, expected on or around April 19, will reduce their earned Bitcoin by 50%. Bitcoin Miners’ Challenges as Halving Nears According to analyst Daniel Gray, miners must sustain their current hash rate, energy...

On March 8, on-chain analytics provider Santiment reported that despite the incredible milestone for Bitcoin, “there is a combined sense of exhaustion and altcoin distraction coming from the trading community right now.” BTC prices briefly topped $70,000 on Coinbase on Friday marking a new all-time high for the digital asset. However, it sharply retreated from this level for the second time in a week, falling to around $68,000 a few hours later. Bitcoin Fervor Fading? So far,...

A recent Coinbase report notes that the perceived value of numerous AI tokens has been overstated, leading to concerns regarding their sustainability. David Han, a research analyst at Coinbase, highlighted the recent price surges observed in these tokens may be driven more by hype than genuine utility or usage. Surge in AI-Related Crypto Projects Raises Questions Based on data from CoinGecko, AI-related crypto projects have surged to a total value of $26 billion this year. A...

Arkham Intelligence has revealed that Tesla currently possesses 11.51K BTC, valued at $780 million, distributed across 68 addresses, while SpaceX holds 8.29K BTC, totaling $560 million, spread across 28 wallets. These findings are substantiated by on-chain fund flows that align with financial disclosures from both companies. Tesla and SpaceX’s Vaults: $1.34B in BTC Holdings Laid Bare In a tweet on X platform, the blockchain analytics platform said that Tesla made a notable...