Nine Blockchain Organizations Unite as Quantum Threat Looms Nearly one-third of Bitcoin’s supply could eventually become vulnerable to quantum computers, and a new industry coalition wants to get ahead of the threat. The Quantum Alliance, launched Oct. 15 in Lisbon, brings together nine blockchain organizations to establish common standards for protecting cryptocurrency networks, wallets, and
Arbitrum has made significant strides this week with over 7,400 RWAs and a new revenue line generating more than $200K in fees. Additionally, the launch of the Stablecoin Growth Program aims to incentivize teams to prioritize $USDG on the platform. These developments signify a robust commitment to enhancing liquidity and engagement within the Arbitrum ecosystem
Firedancer, a validator client for Solana, has launched a new bug bounty platform to bolster its security measures. The program offers 2x rewards for all bug discoveries and 3x for vulnerabilities related to Alpenglow, encouraging community engagement in identifying potential issues. This initiative is significant as it aims to enhance the overall security of the
SBI Holdings and Startale Group said on October 16 that they have joined Open Standard, the alliance behind the U.S. dollar stablecoin Open USD ($OUSD), and will explore a pilot linking $OUSD with JPYSC, the yen-denominated trust-type stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, according to the companies’ announcement. The two firms frame the move
Google says its Willow quantum chip has cut errors about 40-fold when preparing special states used in quantum calculations, tackling a costly step toward building machines powerful enough to crack bitcoin wallets. The result, published in Science this week, deals with something that rarely comes up in the bitcoin quantum debate — which usually focuses
Sui Network recently announced a significant milestone, revealing that it has surpassed $500 million in institutional commitments to its DeFi protocols. This move emphasizes the enduring importance of the Bitcoin blockchain in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance. The implications of this announcement could be profound, potentially paving the way for increased institutional engagement in
Tokenized US Treasuries have experienced a remarkable growth of 125%, reaching $15.42 billion, according to a report by Chainalysis. This increase represents the largest dollar addition among tokenized assets, which also saw a total expansion to $36.07 billion. As the market diversifies towards US government debt, this trend could signify a shift in investment strategies.
Fission, a blockchain-enabled financial technology company building liquidity infrastructure for tokenized investment funds, has closed a $10 million Series A led by Pantera Capital, according to a company announcement published October 15. The round adds Circle Ventures, New Form, gumi Cryptos Capital, Borderless Capital and Ari Rubenstein, CEO of trading firm GTS, to Fission’s investor
zkSync is set to participate in a panel at the Money 2020 event focused on the evolving landscape of digital assets. This panel, moderated by @gluk64, will feature key players including the NYSE and The DTCC. The discussion aims to explore innovations and strategies in managing digital assets, which could significantly impact industry perceptions moving
Tokenized assets for SpaceX and Tesla have gained traction, now held in 140,174 wallets. This figure represents a remarkable increase, up 7.9 times since January. This growth reflects a rising interest in blockchain-based investments and trading, especially amid speculation around SpaceX’s potential public listing. The data surfaced through a tweet from influencer @tokenterminal, signaling a