Back said the safest approach is to build optional upgrades that would allow Bitcoin to migrate to quantum-resistant cryptography once it's needed.
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The crypto conference organizer said tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled April 2027 event, with holders also able to transfer tickets to the Singapore event.
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Total NFT market capitalization dropped significantly in 2025, from about $9 billion in January 2025 to just over $2.7 billion in 2026.
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While leading blockchains are still hugely energy intensive, a panel presented Electroneum - an ultra-low-energy layer 1 blockchain that is taking off with brands.
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Bitcoin is the “perfect asset” for the next 1,000 years, but it needs far bigger flows to compete with the US dollar and gold, a Bitcoin OG said.
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Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.
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Kraken’s security team says that at crypto conferences, it’s seen unlocked laptops, phones left unattended and public discussions about personal wealth.
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Panama should allow ships wanting to transit the Panama Canal to skip the line if they pay in Bitcoin, says Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi.
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Many crypto startups are losing out on venture capital opportunities due to their valuation-to-revenue ratios being excessively high, an industry executive said.
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The vice president disclosed holding up to $500,001 in Bitcoin in August 2024, but seems to have taken a back seat to Donald Trump in pushing crypto policies at the White House.
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Crypto lawyer James Murphy has sued the US Department of Homeland Security to force the agency into disclosing whom it believes is Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
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It will be the first time a sitting president has spoken at a cryptocurrency conference, according to Blockworks.
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The Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan approval of the GENIUS Act means stablecoin legislation could arrive at the president's desk in a matter of months, according to Bo Hines.
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Despite recent volatility in crypto and traditional markets, “long-term innovation wins,” Wood said as she doubled down on ARK’s long-term bets.
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Despite the Trump administration being more crypto-friendly than its predecessor, it still hasn't addressed the issue of crypto debanking, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long said.
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