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In a striking assertion, the co-founder of a major crypto-analytics firm describes quantum computing as the greatest long-term threat facing Bitcoin. According to him, the cryptographic foundations that underpin Bitcoin—especially the relationship between private and public keys—could one day be undermined by quantum machines, potentially exposing user funds and shaking trust in the network.

Solana’s founder has opened a decentralized exchange for perpetual contracts called “Percolator.” The venue settles trades and funding payments on-chain and introduces another arena where funding rates, open interest, and order-flow shape hedging costs and risk. Fund managers and liquidity suppliers now face an additional market that could shift pricing dynamics across crypto derivatives.

Bitdeer has shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence, reframing how it earns and spends. Benchmark responded by raising its expected price level for the stock, a move with implications for investors in mining equities and funds that hold them. This shift can influence stock prices, fund flows, and options positioning as markets reassess risk and revenue mix.

Wall Street giant Citi has identified stablecoins as the key driver for the sector’s next expansion phase. In a recent analysis, the bank details how these digital assets are set to redefine capital movement. This vision anticipates a transformation in the construction of global financial markets. The report highlights crypto market growth with stablecoins as a fundamental trend. Citi’s analysis focuses on the market’s “plumbing.” As more stablecoins are adopted, liquidity deepens significantly. This reduces friction across all trading platforms. Furthermore, they facilitate rotations between Bitcoin and Ether, allowing value to move on-chain with fewer steps. The bank describes stablecoins…

Solana (SOL) is holding firm near the $200 mark, driven by positive regulatory news in the United States. The bullish momentum for the Solana price prediction is strengthening significantly. The approval of a key spot ETF from 21Shares is boosting market sentiment. The news was first highlighted by analyst ‘MartyParty’ on social media, who noted the SEC’s approval of the 8-A form.

Recent talk from the Fed still points to rate cuts, according to Bank of America. That path matters because it shapes how much cash sloshes around and how much risk people take. Fund managers and crypto derivative users will feel it as money shifts and crypto products reprice in the coming weeks if the plan holds.

In a sharp turn of events across crypto markets, substantial transfers by large holders are drawing attention. Whales have begun offloading significant amounts of assets like Solana and AAVE, raising questions about whether “smart money” is shifting out ahead of further declines. In this article, we explore the scale of these moves, the possible motivations, and what they may portend for broader market direction.

Coinbase now lets shops and money handlers move blockchain dollars straight from the exchange, creating a direct link between trading and payments. The service ties the exchange’s order book to everyday checkout lanes and could shift how people pay with crypto. This change introduces a new value pipe inside a single firm that traders, treasury teams, and market makers will quickly feel.

Bank of America has raised its forecast for the price of gold after the metal’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) hit a record level. This combination often triggers asset rotation as traders, macro funds and safety-seekers shift money, update derivative hedges and rewrite allocation plans. The setup creates conditions for rapid moves across spot, futures, options and ETF flows.

Grayscale will let large investors earn staking rewards inside a regulated fund, opening the door for institutional participation in proof-of-stake yields. Pension funds, custodians and other big traders can now collect network fees that are paid to participants who lock up coins. Until now, those rewards were only accessible through unregulated wallets or offshore services, limiting participation from traditional finance.