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IonQ Reveals Quantum Computer Power Needed to Attack Bitcoin
IonQ has revealed that a quantum computer with around 20,000 qubits could break Bitcoin's secp256k1 cryptography in 26 days, while also announcing a $8.18 million contract for quantum data protection.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Strategy Misses Bitcoin Purchase, BitMine Nears 5% ETH Target
Strategy refrained from trading bitcoin while BitMine approaches its ETH target.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases After One-Week Resurgence
Strategy has paused Bitcoin purchases after a brief resurgence, opting instead to buy back its preferred stock, while increasing its repurchase program limit to $2 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Major Trading Activity in Crypto Markets This Week
This week's trading activity in the crypto market saw significant volume, marking the largest since the Trump era, alongside notable developments in Bitcoin and meme coins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden Launches LAPTOP: A New Meme Coin Aimed at TRUMP Investors
Hunter Biden announces the launch of LAPTOP, a meme coin aimed at investors from Donald Trump's TRUMP coin, set to debut on September 9, 2026.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Protecting Bitcoin Privacy After Address Disclosure
This article explores how to protect Bitcoin privacy after address exposure, including strategies for managing UTXOs and using anonymization services.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $80,000 Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin remains below $80,000 following ETF inflows, with mixed market signals and a shift in holder dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Brazilian Banks Boost Crypto Services Amid Regulatory Changes
Brazilian banks are expanding their cryptocurrency offerings, with Itaú, Nubank, and Banco do Brasil leading the way amidst a rapidly growing market and new regulatory frameworks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin Amid Skepticism
Hunter Biden is launching his meme coin, LAPTOP, but the crypto community's reaction has been largely skeptical and mocking, questioning the timing and motives behind the project.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Hackers Return $270 Million in Bitcoin After Liquid Network Breach
The hackers who stole Bitcoin from Liquid Network have returned $270 million worth of BTC after addressing security vulnerabilities, but nearly $47 million remains unreturned.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Transactions in the Middle East Expected to Exceed $350 Billion Amid Conflict
A report indicates that crypto transactions in the Middle East and North Africa are expected to surge to $350 billion by 2025-2026, driven by regional conflicts, particularly the situation in Iran.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Malone Lam Scheduled for Plea Hearing in $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Case
Malone Lam, accused of orchestrating a $245 million Bitcoin theft, will appear in court for a plea hearing following a series of fraudulent activities.
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