Adam Forsyth

Coinbase unveils 24/7 gold and silver futures for U.S. traders

Coinbase has launched 24/7 trading for U.S.-regulated gold and silver futures through Coinbase Derivatives Exchange. Summary Coinbase launched 24/7 trading for U.S.-regulated gold and silver futures. Eligible traders can access one-ounce gold and 50-ounce silver contracts. The launch supports Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” strategy beyond digital assets. The new products let eligible U.S. traders access precious…

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Zcash audit finds no new critical flaws after Anthropic review

Zcash has undergone a follow-up security audit using Anthropic’s Mythos system, which, according to founder Zooko Wilcox, found no additional serious vulnerabilities in the protocol after the recent Orchard flaw disclosure. Summary Anthropic’s Mythos audit found no additional serious vulnerabilities in the Zcash protocol following the recent Orchard flaw disclosure. The review followed emergency upgrades…

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Coinbase advisory board urges Bitcoin to begin quantum migration now

Bitcoin has entered a period where preparations for quantum-resistant security should begin immediately, according to a new report from Coinbase’s independent advisory board of cryptography experts. Summary Coinbase’s advisory board says Bitcoin should begin preparing for a transition to quantum-resistant cryptography now. The report does not endorse freezing vulnerable BTC, leaving the decision to the…

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