In brief A Coinbase advisory report says proof-of-stake blockchains may face additional exposure to quantum attacks because validator signatures secure the network. Wallet cryptography used to prove ownership of crypto is another long-term vulnerability. The report says current quantum computers cannot break modern cryptography, but urges the industry to begin preparing. Proof-of-stake blockchains could face…
Software firm turned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has been buying BTC for more than five years, pioneering the growing trend of publicly traded firms that are adding cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets. What started as a way to “maximize long-term value for shareholders” has transformed into an industry-shifting paradigm that has been further fueled by…
In brief Revolut is seeking a $200 billion valuation via an IPO, according to the Financial Times. The report cited investors briefed on the firm’s plans, though it doesn’t intend to IPO until 2028 according to its CEO. The firm last raised funding in November at a $75 billion valuation. Fintech firm Revolut aims to…
DoorDash plans to offer its users, “dashers” and merchants the option to use stablecoins in their transactions with the food delivery app, according to the Tempo blockchain. In a Tuesday notice, Tempo said that together with DoorDash, it was “building stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” in a move for its delivery drivers, also known as “dashers,” merchants,…
In brief Researchers found a prompt injection vulnerability in Google’s Antigravity AI coding platform. The flaw could allow attackers to execute commands even with the platform’s Secure Mode enabled. Google fixed the issue Feb. 28 after researchers disclosed it in January, Pillar Security said. Google has patched a vulnerability in its Antigravity AI coding platform…
Blockchain.com has rolled out perpetual futures trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, allowing users to open leveraged positions directly from self-custodied Bitcoin used as collateral without transferring funds to an exchange. According to Tuesday’s announcement, the feature is routed through decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid and gives users access to more than 190 crypto markets with…
In brief Kalshi plans to roll out crypto trading to users, a move expected to provide traders with access to perpetual futures, per a report. Meanwhile, Polymarket announced that perpetual futures trading is coming to its platform, enabling users to speculate using leverage. Polymarket and Kalshi can provide access to futures and options under the…
Bitcoin (BTC) sought to match ten-week highs on Tuesday as market participants bet on a new short squeeze. Key points: Bitcoin is due a fresh short squeeze as funding rates uniquely stay negative as price grinds higher, say market pundits. Short-term targets include a trip to $85,000 in the coming weeks. Bitcoin bulls still need…
Core Scientific is seeking to raise $3.3 billion in debt to support its expanding data center operations across the United States, as crypto miners increasingly pivot toward high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads amid tighter conditions in the mining sector. The financing will come through senior secured notes due in 2031, the company disclosed Tuesday….
Market analysts said Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally to $78,000 means that the “uptrend has began,” but the upside could be capped at $84,000, based on several key metrics. Key takeaways: Bitcoin profitability suggests BTC rally “has begun” Bitcoin’s recent price recovery toward $76,000 has pushed it more than 26% above its sub-$60,000 multi-year low reached…