Day: October 17, 2026

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

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