One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star. Another replicates every major "quantum factoring breakthrough" using a 1981 home computer and a dog.
In his new memoir, Changpeng Zhao reveals he signed the FTX letter of intent as a formality and calls Caroline Ellison's $22 floor price offer a "fatal mistake."
The FDIC has released a new proposal to regulate stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, aligning with the OCC while Senate lawmakers continue to debate potential changes regarding stablecoin yields.
World Liberty Financial, a Trump-associated cryptocurrency venture, faces renewed scrutiny after its partnership with AB DAO involved individuals later sanctioned for ties to a criminal network, raising concerns about the company's due diligence processes.
The Solana Foundation is redefining its marketing strategy with a billboard campaign telling users not to waste time on crypto, signaling a shift towards AI-driven agentic payments.
Grayscale argues that while technical solutions for quantum-resistant blockchains exist, the primary challenge lies in achieving decentralized consensus on protocol upgrades, particularly regarding the fate of Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings.
A new FBI report reveals that cryptocurrency scams cost Americans $11.4 billion in 2025, a 22% increase from the previous year, with most schemes orchestrated by organized crime groups in Southeast Asia using forced labor.
DeFi returns have collapsed below traditional finance rates, forcing investors to accept higher smart contract risks for lower returns as regulation and exploits mount.
Switzerland drove 70% of the $224 million in global crypto ETP inflows last week, with XRP products leading the gains as US demand remained negligible.
Former Biden economic advisers Ryan Cummings and Jared Bernstein face criticism for rewriting history in a New York Times op-ed, which ignores the collateral damage of the administration's hostile regulatory approach to cryptocurrency.