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Phil Roberts

Quip Network Turns Quantum Computers Into Blockchain Randomness Engines

Quantum Echoes uses measurements from real quantum computers to generate verifiable randomness for onchain digital collectibles, demonstrating a new monetizable use case for gate-based quantum hardware. CASPER, Wyo., USA – September 10, 2026 – Postquant Labs, the developer behind decentralized quantum computing marketplace quip.network, today announced the launch of Quantum Echoes, a digital collectible collection…

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Iran Turns to Bitcoin and USDT as Sanctions Squeeze Tightens

Iran is increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Tether’s USDT to keep money moving across borders as tighter U.S. sanctions restrict the country’s access to the global financial system, according to a Financial Times report published Wednesday. The reported shift marks a further expansion of cryptocurrency’s role in Iran’s shadow financial system. Iranian businesses…

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Liquid Network Pauses After Purported ‘White-Hat’ Hackers Withdraw $320 Million in Bitcoin

Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network has been paused after roughly 4,000 BTC worth about $320 million was withdrawn from the federation wallet backing its L-BTC token, in an incident that appears to have exploited a vulnerability in the network’s underlying software rather than compromised its cryptographic keys. Liquid confirmed on Sunday that purported “white-hat hackers” had…

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South Korea Launches Blockchain Roadmap for Tokenized Stocks and Bonds

South Korea is preparing to move traditional securities onto blockchain infrastructure, with regulators unveiling a three-phase roadmap that could eventually connect tokenized stocks, bonds and funds directly to stablecoin-based payments. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the plan on September 4 following a public-private consultation on securities tokenization. The first stage is scheduled to begin…

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Bitcoin Clears $81K as Zcash and Privacy Coins Lead Crypto RallyBitcoin Clears $81K as Zcash and Privacy Coins Lead Crypto Rally

Bitcoin crossed the $81,000 mark on September 5, but the crypto market’s most notable breakout came from privacy coins. Zcash held around $1,000, Dash surged over 40% in 24 hours, and Monero also outperformed Bitcoin over the week, signaling that capital flows are prioritizing privacy-focused tokens. Zcash became the centerpiece after investors gained a new…

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Why Gaming Is Crypto’s Most Natural Use Case in 2026

The intersection of gaming and cryptocurrency is often discussed through the lens of specialized “Web3 games,” yet this ignores a much larger existing synergy. Long before the term “play-to-earn” existed, the gaming industry had already built the psychological and technical foundations for digital asset ownership. Data from Newzoo suggests there are over 3 billion gamers…

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