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While quantum computing poses a threat to Bitcoin’s security, banks have multiple defenses in place to prevent a widespread collapse, River’s Leishman says. The debate over whether quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin (BTC) is heating up once again, with River CEO Alexander Leishman arguing that Bitcoin is at greater risk than traditional banking systems. https://twitter.com/Leishman/status/1892685481357255036?s=20 In an X post on Feb. 21, Leishman explained that in case with Bitcoin, the security of funds depends entirely on the private key. Once a public key is exposed, a quantum computer could access the funds with ease. “There is no layer of protection…

An on-chain analyst has pointed out that the Realized HODL (RHODL) Ratio indicator is on the way down, a sign that may not be positive for Bitcoin. Bitcoin RHODL Has Been Losing Momentum Recently In a new post on X, analyst Checkmate has discussed about the latest trend in the RHODL Ratio of Bitcoin. The “Realized HODL (RHODL) Ratio” is an on-chain metric that calculates the ratio between any two given RHODL wave bands. HODL wave bands keep track of the percentage of the total BTC supply that was last moved inside a given age range. The RHODL wave bands…

Bitcoin is about to get a serious upgrade. Demand for Bitcoin Pepe, the first meme-centric layer-2 on Bitcoin, is through the roof, with $420,000 invested in the BPEP presale in 90 seconds, now at $2.8m. Set to combine Bitcoin’s reliability with Solana’s speed and low fees, it could unlock $2 trillion in dormant capital.  Will BPEP be the next 100x meme coin play? Let’s find out. Bitcoin Pepe: The New Playground for Meme Traders? Bitcoin has always been the heavyweight champ of crypto—secure, dominant, and untouchable. But being honest, it’s never been the fun one. That title belongs to Solana,…

Story Protocol, launched just over a week ago, joins top 10 AI projects by market cap, surpassing Virtual Protocol. Story Protocol (IP) is currently trading for $5.23, up 55% in the past 24 hours and 186% in the past week, with a market cap of over $1.2 billion. This makes it one of the top 10 AI projects by market cap, surpassing Virtual Protocol, according to CoinGecko.  Source: Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coins by Market Cap The price surge comes after the platform shared more details about its technical roadmap on Thursday. According to the roadmap, the network plans to…

Journalist Posted: February 21, 2025 Canary Capital Litecoin ETF filing could begin trading soon, per analyst.  Speculative interest in the altcoin has increased, with nearly $10B in on-chain volume.  Canary Capital’s proposed Litecoin[LTC] ETF has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), prompting analysts to speculate that the product could begin trading soon.  Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas maintained approval odds for LTC ETF at 90%. However, he noted that the DTCC listing was a preparation for an ETF launch, but not an outright approval signal.  Source: X LTC ETF speculation On his part, Nate Geraci of…

The difference between the US and EU approaches to crypto has become evident as the European Central Bank (ECB) is building a blockchain system to process CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) transactions. ECB President Christine Lagarde also nixed the idea of a European Bitcoin reserve due to $BTC’s volatility and frequent use in illicit activities (which isn’t entirely true–criminals prefer cash to crypto). In contrast, President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell are strictly against CBDCs, and 20 US states have proposed establishing crypto reserves (cries in European). Let’s unpack what the EU’s anti-crypto stance means for the market. Inside…

Musk shared a picture of himself standing in front of a chainsaw, with “The Dogefather” in the background. The nickname, tied to his support for Dogecoin (DOGE), became popular after his 2021 Saturday Night Live appearance.Following the post, several tokens with the Dogefather name saw huge price jumps. The Dogefather (DOGEFATHER) token surged 122% to $0.0015, its highest price since January 2025. Another token, The DogeFather (DOGEFATHER), climbed 137% to $0.0040. New Dogefather-themed tokens also emerged, quickly gaining value.Musk’s posts often trigger market reactions. Tokens associated with his social media personas, such as “Kekius Maximus” and “Harry Bōlz,” saw huge…

Will Shiba Inu Reach 1 Cent? That’s the golden question every SHIB holder keeps asking. The dream of turning a tiny investment into huge profits is what keeps the Shiba Inu community hopeful. But let’s be real: hitting one cent isn’t as easy as many people think. The cryptocurrency market moves fast, and waiting forever on one coin isn’t a winning strategy. That’s why smart investors are eyeing Dawgz AI, a new meme coin that actually does something. “I’ve never seen an altcoin stack my bags like this,” says Jake, a Dawgz early investor. Shiba Inu Coin: A Meme, A…

Homepage > News > Tech > Majorana 1 chip offers breakthroughs in quantum computing This post is a guest contribution by George Siosi Samuels, managing director at Faiā. See how Faiā is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements here. Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) recent unveiling of the Majorana 1 chip marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of quantum computing. This breakthrough, achieved after nearly two decades of research, leverages the unique properties of Majorana fermions to create more stable and scalable qubits. While practical, large-scale quantum computers remain years—if not decades—away, this development can potentially accelerate the timeline…

Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over $200 million. Per a recent filing with the Brooklyn federal court, Smith admitted to misleading investors about the status of SafeMoon’s liquidity pool, falsely claiming it was locked and inaccessible. Prosecutors allege he, along with CEO Braden John Karony and creator Kyle Nagy, diverted client funds for personal use, thereby engaging in securities fraud and wire fraud. In his recent court appearance before Magistrate Judge…