Bitcoin firms launch US$15M quantum defence fund
A group of Bitcoin companies has committed US$15 million to fund research into protecting the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) network from future quantum computing threats.
A group of Bitcoin companies has committed US$15 million to fund research into protecting the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) network from future quantum computing threats.
Cryptocurrency holders lost about US$124 million to physical "wrench attacks" during the first six months of 2026.
Argentina has introduced a bill to overhaul its capital markets by reducing regulations and expanding the use of blockchain technology and digital assets.
Mirae Asset has renamed South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit to Digital X after completing its acquisition of the platform.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold discussions in September on 24-hour stock trading.
Zhibao Technology plans to raise up to US$220 million through a stock offering.
Rahul Verma of the Centre for Policy Research says student anger over exam paper leaks has evolved into a broader expression of frustration about economic opportunity and upward mobility, creating a different challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
US Senator Ruben Gallego criticised a Republican counterproposal to the CLARITY Act, calling it "not a serious effort."
CATL may find it easier to impress investors with its upcoming financial results, after the world's top battery maker's stock valuation slumped to a one-year low. Macquarie Capital's Eugene Hsiao thinks the volatility in the stock has been driven by a weak domestic auto sector and high lithium prices.
The United Nations said scam networks in Southeast Asia may have stolen up to US$114 billion from victims in one year.
Former BitMEX users have filed a lawsuit accusing the crypto exchange of fraudulent liquidations.
The Magnificent Seven technology giants suffered their biggest one-day drop since the tariff tantrum in April 2025 on Thursday, with an index of the group falling 4.8% and wiping out $797 billion in market value. The selloff pushed the S&P 500 Index down 1.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index sank 1.9%. Bloomberg MLIV's Ven Ram breaks down the situation.