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Researchers Halve Quantum Attack Complexity for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Researchers have halved the estimated quantum cost for breaking Bitcoin and Ethereum's cryptography, reducing it from 3 billion to 1.5 billion conditional units.
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Coinbase CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $400K by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, asserting that the current downtrend has likely hit its lowest point.
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Analysts Identify Challenges for Bitcoin's Continued Growth
Analysts from Glassnode outline the hurdles Bitcoin must clear to sustain its growth, including overcoming key resistance levels and addressing liquidity concerns.
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Crypto Market Update: Hunter Biden's Memecoin Plummets
The crypto market saw declines as Bitcoin's price hovers around $77.8k, while Hunter Biden's memecoin LAPTOP experienced a dramatic crash.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
LayerZero and a16z Unveil Post-Quantum Proof System for Blockchains
LayerZero and a16z have launched Lattice Jolt, a post-quantum proof system that enhances verification speed and security for blockchains.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
HIVE Mining Company Achieves Daily Revenue of $1 Million
HIVE mining company has achieved a daily revenue of $1 million, producing an average of 12 BTC daily since August 21.
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Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Ethereum Proposal to Reduce Quantum-Safe Privacy Costs
Vitalik Buterin proposes EIP-8288 to significantly reduce costs for quantum-safe private transactions on Ethereum, aiming for over 99% savings.
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Hunter Biden's LAPTOP Meme Coin Plummets 99% After Launch
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP meme coin experienced a drastic 99% drop shortly after its launch, mirroring patterns seen in other political meme coins.
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Consensys Divides Into Two Distinct Entities as MetaMask Emerges
Consensys Software Inc. plans to restructure by rebranding to MetaMask and creating a new entity for its Ethereum and institutional operations by 2026.
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CoinW Introduces Hunter Biden's Meme Coin and Launches $100,000 Tournament
CoinW has launched the LAPTOP meme coin tied to Hunter Biden, along with a $100,000 trading tournament where users can earn rewards based on volume and referrals.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Venice’s VVV Token Rises Sharply Following OpenAI Controversy
Venice's VVV token surged 40% amid a public dispute involving OpenAI, highlighting privacy concerns in AI and cryptocurrency.
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First Tron-ETF with Staking Launches in the U.S.
The Canary Staked TRX ETF, the first of its kind in the U.S., will begin trading on September 9, allowing investors to benefit from TRX staking rewards.
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