BIS Warns on Cryptocurrency Exchanges Turning into ‘Shadow Banks’ and Potential Risks
According to a report released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on Thursday, cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly offering services akin to those of traditional banks, such as lending and…
Admiral Advocates for Bitcoin’s Role in National Security
On April 21, Admiral Samuel Paparo addressed the Senate Armed Services Committee during a review of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) ahead of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget request.…
Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat: Manageable Rather Than Existential
Advancements in quantum computing have brought renewed attention to potential vulnerabilities in bitcoin (BTC), currently priced at $77,596.36. According to bitcoin analyst James Check, a sufficiently advanced quantum computer could…
XRP Experiences Decline Amid Bitcoin Profit-Taking and ETF Launch Delay
On Wednesday, XRP experienced a brief surge but failed to maintain its momentum as bitcoin fell due to profit-taking after reaching near $80,000 in Asian morning hours on Thursday. As…
New Legislation Seeks Warrant Requirement for AI-Driven Government Surveillance
A proposed bill aims to mandate warrants for federal agencies accessing Americans’ digital records, addressing concerns about the expanding use of artificial intelligence in surveillance. Introduced on Thursday by Kentucky…
Google Introduces New Tensor Chips in Bid to Rival Nvidia’s AI Dominance
At its Cloud Next 2026 conference held in Las Vegas, Google announced two new AI processors, marking the eighth iteration of their custom silicon aimed at challenging Nvidia’s stronghold on…
Uniswap (UNI) Declines by 3.9%, CoinDesk 20 Index Sinks Lower
In today’s market update from CoinDesk Indices, the performance of assets within the CoinDesk 20 Index is analyzed, showcasing both top performers and underperformers. As of now, the CoinDesk 20…
Web3 Gaming’s $15 Billion Collapse: Speculative Boom Fails to Attract Gamers
The Web3 gaming sector squandered up to $15 billion on a token-based vision that failed to resonate with gamers, according to data from Caladan. The firm reveals that around 93%…
Strategic Opportunity as Bitcoin Risk Indicator Signals Bullish Trend
Bitcoin has exhibited a robust bullish market structure over the last three weeks, signaling an extended rally, according to recent analyses. The Risk Index, Glassnode’s proprietary metric that gauges systemic…
U.S. Military Operates Bitcoin Node, Views Crypto as Strategic Asset Against China
Admiral Samuel Paparo, a four-star commander at U.S.-Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), revealed during a House Armed Services Committee hearing that the military is operating a live node on the Bitcoin network…