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Asset manager Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term consideration for Bitcoin security but not an imminent threat.In a Wednesday report co-authored with Unchained, the investment manager said today’s quantum computers are far below the capabilities needed to break Bitcoin’s cryptography, which relies on elliptic curve encryption to secure wallets.“Today’s quantum systems lack the capabilities required to compromise Bitcoin,” wrote authors Dhruv Bansal, co-founder and CSO at Unchained; Tom Honzik, director of custody research at Unchained; and David Puell, research trading analyst and associate portfolio manager for digital assets at Ark Invest.Even if quantum systems eventually reach that level,…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Solana is drawing renewed market attention after on-chain data revealed fresh activity from Alameda Research wallets. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, Alameda recently unstaked approximately $17 million worth of SOL and transferred the tokens to its bankruptcy-controlled accounts. These movements are part of the firm’s ongoing asset management process, as funds recovered from the estate are periodically redistributed to creditors. Alameda Research was once one of the most influential trading firms in the cryptocurrency industry. Founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, the company operated as a quantitative trading…
XRP powers $1.3T in liquidity flows as 300+ institutions adopt RippleNet for faster cross-border payments and blockchain finance integration.XRP continues to expand its role in linking traditional finance with digital asset markets. Financial institutions are adopting Ripple’s payment network to improve cross-border transactions. The system aims to reduce delays and costs associated with global transfers. At the same time, Ripple is developing infrastructure that supports institutional participation in blockchain-based finance.Institutional Adoption Expands Across RippleNetRippleNet has attracted a growing number of financial institutions seeking faster payment systems. The network currently connects more than 300 banks and financial service providers worldwide. Participants…
Safe-haven asset? The action is volatile, but bitcoin BTC$69,873.58 for the moment is continuing to hold just above the $70,000 even as other risk assets sell off across the board.Helping to send stocks lower, crude oil prices are up more than 10% and nearing $100 per barrel amid concerns about the Hormuz Strait — a key shipping route for oil tankers. “Stopping Iran is of more concern to me than oil prices,” said President Trump on Thursday. Meanwhile, in his first public statement since being appointed Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed.”It’s becoming…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin has spent the past two weeks in a war zone; not literally, but functionally. Since US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28, crypto markets have been held hostage by geopolitical shock, energy price chaos, and a global risk-off mood that has kept institutional conviction firmly on the sidelines. Now, with Trump signaling he wants the conflict over soon, what happens to Bitcoin? The answer is based on current on-chain data and market structure, and ETF flows, for instance, are already leaning…
Ethereum posts $263M in DeFi fees for Feb 2026, leading Solana, Base and Hyperliquid as on-chain finance activity grows in 20226.Ethereum continues to lead decentralized finance activity as user engagement across blockchain applications grows in 2026. Data from DeFiLlama shows that Ethereum generated the highest DeFi application fees in February. The network recorded more than $263 million in fees from decentralized finance protocols during the month. The figures reflect continued usage of lending platforms, decentralized exchanges, and other financial services built on the Ethereum blockchain.Ethereum leads DeFi fees across blockchain networksDeFi application fees often show how much users interact with…
With fears growing over the economic impact of surging oil costs, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday evening that the Trump administration is taking steps to promote stability and lower energy prices.”To increase the global reach of existing supply, the U.S. Treasury is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” said Bessent in an X post.”The temporary increase in oil prices is a short-term and temporary disruption that will result in a massive benefit to our nation and economy in the long-term,” added Bessent, suggesting market fears about the rise in…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP continues to trade in a consolidation phase below the $1.50 level as the broader cryptocurrency market struggles to establish clear momentum. After experiencing sharp volatility earlier this year, price action has stabilized in recent sessions, with the asset moving sideways as traders reassess market conditions and liquidity flows. While the spot market appears relatively quiet, derivatives data suggest that underlying demand dynamics may be evolving. Recent analysis based on the XRP Binance Futures Taker CVD (90D) indicator points to noticeable shifts in the structure of buying…
Hyperliquid records $1.4B weekend volume and $1.3B open interest as RWA perps expand with HIP-3 markets for oil, gold, and stock indices.Real-world asset trading activity on Hyperliquid has increased rapidly during the past two weeks. Platform data shows weekend trading volume reaching $1.4 billion while open interest surpassed $1.3 billion. The growth reflects rising demand for continuous trading in commodities and financial indices. Hyperliquid operates as an on-chain derivatives venue that remains active when traditional markets are closed.Hyperliquid Weekend Volume Reaches New HighsTrading activity on Hyperliquid expanded quickly as real-world asset markets gained attention from global traders. The platform recorded…
A committee that advises the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recommended the agency move forward on a tokenized-securities policy that would allow traders to cut out the kind of go-between settlement that Wall Street investment firms have relied on for decades.The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee voted Thursday to recommend narrow exemptions for the blockchain-based innovation for the trading of stocks, as long as the activity comes with mandatory disclosures, routine outside supervision and “a requirement that the trading of tokenized equity securities seeks to ensure that all investors receive the best terms for their orders.”These crypto assets still meet the definition…