Key Takeaways Satoshi Nakamoto defended SHA-256 in a July 16, 2010 Bitcointalk forum post. Google Quantum AI cut its 2026 estimate for breaking Bitcoin’s curve to 500,000 qubits. Developers have proposed BIP-360 and other ideas in 2026 to prepare quantum-resistant addresses. A Forum Post That Set the Rules On July 16, 2010, a user named…
Saylor Hoards $3 Billion in Cash as Strategy’s $55 Billion Bitcoin Bet Sinks $9.9 Billion Underwater Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) now pairs a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve with 843,775 BTC worth roughly $55 billion, a barbell structure executive chairman… read more. Editor’s comment: The scale of Saylor’s bet means he will either be one…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin holds near $64K after bouncing off a $62,516 low, testing $64,500 resistance on July 18. The MACD reads 118 and Momentum Indicator hits 1,664, both bullish despite a neutral 52 RSI reading. Daily support at $62,000 to $62,500 must hold or bitcoin risks a retest of the $60,000 level. 1-Hour Chart: Tight…
Key Takeaways Traditional finance relies on manual checks, but Zignaly has scaled to over 500,000 users to disrupt this. Abdul Rafay Gadit explains how Zigchain integrates compliance rules natively into assets to streamline settlement. Rather than using speculative tokens, next-gen Layer 1s aim to align supply with 100% measurable utility. Bridging Traditional Finance and Decentralized…
Key Takeaways Sedona partnered with Fhenix on July 15 to integrate default cryptographic encryption into its system. The FHE shift removes 100% of reliance on trusted hardware, setting a new standard for private DeFi apps. Next, Sedona will deploy the Fhenix infrastructure on Arbitrum after completing its multi-step migration. Cryptographic Security Upgrade Sedona, a self-custodial…
Key Takeaways SBI acquired control of Coinhako on July 16 after MAS approval, expanding its Singapore footprint. Coinhako gives SBI a regulated Singapore base, tightening competition across Asia’s crypto market. SBI plans stablecoins and tokenization, building on Bitbank’s $289M deal and JPYSC. SBI Holdings Pairs Coinhako With Solana and Ondo Deals, Broadening Tokenized Finance SBI…
Key Takeaways Mir cards captured 85% of Russia’s market as sanctions rendered Visa and Mastercard effectively useless. Remaining foreign cards will soon fail due to physical wear and the expiration of security certificates. Russia’s central bank announced a gradual phase-out for international cards without strict timeframes. Mastercard and Visa ‘Absent’ from Russia as Cards Reach…
Key Takeaways Ripple committed $250,000 to 25 veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses selected by Hire Heroes USA. Each recipient receives training and access to more than 20,000 military-connected candidates seeking civilian employment. Future hiring, retention, and business-growth data will help determine whether the program delivers measurable workforce results. Ripple Backs Veteran Entrepreneurs With $250,000 in…
Key Takeaways T. Rowe Price, which manages $1.89 trillion in client assets, combines multiple spot crypto assets in an actively managed portfolio. BTC represented 41.13% of holdings, while ETH, BNB, SOL and XRP formed the next-largest positions, according to latest data. The fund allows managers to adjust allocations based on market trends, momentum shifts and…
Key Takeaways UDX self-certified seven sports contract templates with the CFTC on July 15. Filings target first contract listings no later than July 17. Underdog bought Aristotle’s exchange and clearing entities in March. Underdog moves from distributor to exchange operator Underdog’s newly acquired exchange self-certified seven sports event-contract templates with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission…
