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ProtocolsQuantum Computing Could Unlock Lost Bitcoin: Analysts Say

Quantum Computing Could Unlock Lost Bitcoin: Analysts Say

An on‑chain analyst argues that the looming arrival of powerful quantum computers may trigger one of the most disruptive moments in Bitcoin’s history. Not because quantum hardware is suddenly able to break Bitcoin’s cryptography today, but because of how the network might respond (or fail to respond

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ProtocolsWall Street Pulls Back on Proxies as Direct Bitcoin Access Becomes Mainstream

Wall Street Pulls Back on Proxies as Direct Bitcoin Access Becomes Mainstream

In a decisive shift within institutional finance, major funds have quietly trimmed roughly $5.4 billion in holdings of StrategyB (MicroStrategy) (ticker: MSTR) during the third quarter of 2025. What once served as a convenient equity‑based route to Bitcoin exposure is now being sidelined as direct c

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ProtocolsMicroStrategy Faces Index Exclusion as Bitcoin Bet Backfires

MicroStrategy Faces Index Exclusion as Bitcoin Bet Backfires

What started as one of the most audacious moves in corporate finance, an enterprise software firm morphing into a Bitcoin holding company, now faces an existential challenge. MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR), championed by chairman Michael Saylor as the regulated bridge for institutional Bitcoin exposure,

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ProtocolsFrom Bitcoin Vulnerability to Zcash Resilience: Ray Dalio’s Wake-Up Call

From Bitcoin Vulnerability to Zcash Resilience: Ray Dalio’s Wake-Up Call

The Billionaire’s Crypto Fear Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and long-time student of systemic risk, has never been one to make casual predictions. So when he warned this month that Bitcoin could be broken by quantum computing, the crypto world listened. Not because it was a new

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RegulationSenators Open Probe into Trump‑Linked Crypto Venture Amid Sanctions Concerns

Senators Open Probe into Trump‑Linked Crypto Venture Amid Sanctions Concerns

When a high-profile crypto project tied to the Trump family comes under scrutiny for alleged links to sanctioned state actors, the event signals more than a regulatory inquiry, it shines a spotlight on the collision of politics, crypto and national security. What Happened A pair of U.S. Senators

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BusinessWhy Bitcoin miner economics are falling back on block subsidies, and what that could mean

Why Bitcoin miner economics are falling back on block subsidies, and what that could mean

While many in the industry focus on rising prices and institutional inflows, a subtler balance sheet story is playing out beneath the surface of the Bitcoin network. Transaction fees have dropped to their lowest point in a year, underscoring just how dependent miners remain on block subsidies. The q

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ProtocolsWhy a crypto winter may be delayed, and what that means for the next cycle

Why a crypto winter may be delayed, and what that means for the next cycle

At a moment when many investors are bracing for the onset of a full-blown crypto winter, a cadre of industry experts is offering a contrasting narrative. Far from a protracted collapse, they argue the current correction might instead be a prelude to renewal. What’s behind their optimism, and what t

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BusinessCzech Central Bank Takes a Tentative Step Into Crypto With US$1 Million Test Portfolio

Czech Central Bank Takes a Tentative Step Into Crypto With US$1 Million Test Portfolio

In a move that underscores the increasing institutional interest in digital assets, the Czech National Bank (CNB) announced it has purchased approximately $1 million worth of cryptocurrencies, including mostly Bitcoin, to test how these instruments might fit into its operations. The experiment signals

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ProtocolsBitcoin Does Have MEV… Just Much Quieter: How Transaction Ordering Works on the Main Chain

Bitcoin Does Have MEV… Just Much Quieter: How Transaction Ordering Works on the Main Chain

Many hear Bitcoin and immediately think “no MEV”, but the reality is more nuanced. While Bitcoin lacks the visible, high-intensity MEV ecosystem of smart-contract platforms, it nevertheless exhibits a form of what researchers call “soft MEV” through mempool policies, fee auctions and block-template

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AIBitcoin Miners Make the Leap: AI Hosting Becomes Lifeline in Bear Market

Bitcoin Miners Make the Leap: AI Hosting Becomes Lifeline in Bear Market

As the crypto winter tightens its grip, a surprising survival strategy has emerged: many of the top Bitcoin mining firms are pivoting away from purely mining rigs and embracing AI‑data‑centre hosting to keep the lights on. According to a recent industry survey, around 70 % of the largest miners by h

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MarketsLedger Eyes U.S. Capital Markets as Wallet Demand Rockets

Ledger Eyes U.S. Capital Markets as Wallet Demand Rockets

In a move that signals both confidence in crypto infrastructure and a bet on ongoing institutionalisation, the hardware-wallet maker Ledger is reportedly preparing to raise fresh capital, and is seriously considering a listing in New York. This comes as the company enjoys record demand for its non-

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DeFiCathie Wood Pulls Back on Bitcoin’s Future as Stablecoins Take Share

Cathie Wood Pulls Back on Bitcoin’s Future as Stablecoins Take Share

In a notable shift for crypto strategy, Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, has trimmed her bullish long-term forecast for Bitcoin. The reason? The rapid ascent of stablecoins is encroaching on some of the roles she once expected Bitcoin to fill. A revised target: from $1.5 million to $1.2 milli

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