Bitcoin Launches First Rated Public Bond Deal
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority plans to issue the first rated bitcoin-backed bond, receiving a provisional Ba2 rating from Moody’s, backed by $BTC collateral. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Quantum Transition Demands Urgent Action Now
Google Quantum AI’s new whitepaper reveals that a fast-clock quantum computer could derive Bitcoin private keys in nine minutes, posing an urgent risk to the entire Bitcoin supply. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Innovation Thrives Despite Clarity Act
@WisdomTree’s Will Peck states the proposed Clarity Act is not a gatekeeper for crypto innovation, emphasizing existing frameworks support digital asset growth. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Hoskinson Warns CLARITY Act Could Backfire
@CharlesHoskinson warns that proposed U.S. crypto legislation could take over a decade to implement, favoring established cryptocurrencies while disadvantaging newcomers. #Update #Crypto $ADA
Bitcoin Cash Gains 1.5% Amid Flat Index
The CoinDesk 20 Index trades at $1911.41, up 0.1%. Leaders include $BCH (+1.5%) and $NEAR (+1.9%), while laggards are $HBAR (-2.4%) and $XLM (-2.0%). #Update #Crypto $BCH
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Risk While Token Soars
Quantum computing poses a potential threat to $BTC, with research indicating that 26,000 qubits could break its encryption in about 10 days. $QRL surges 40% amid concerns. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto ETF Launches New Hedging Options
Options for @Hashdex’s Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) launched, allowing institutions to hedge risks and generate income on diversified crypto assets like $BTC and $ETH, enhancing investment strategies. #Update #Crypto $NCIQ
Uranium Finance Hacker Charged After $31M Seized
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, 36, has been charged with hacking @UraniumFinance in 2021, draining over $50M; authorities seized $31M in crypto linked to the case. #Breaking #Legal $BNB
Consensus Redefines Crypto Landscape for 2024
Consensus 2026 in Miami, May 5-7, will feature major players like @GoldmanSachs and @JPMorgan as institutional integration with crypto accelerates, highlighting a pivotal moment for the industry. #Update #Crypto $SOL $XRP
Prediction Markets Face Federal Warnings from Democrats
More than 40 Democrats, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, urged the CFTC to warn federal officials against insider trading in prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Unlocks Trillions in 401(k) Funds
The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule to allow 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies and alternative assets, potentially directing trillions into the crypto market. Critics warn of risks for workers. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Payments Enabled for Millions of Businesses
@Square has begun automatically enabling bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. small businesses, converting transactions to U.S. dollars instantly with zero fees through 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Hits 7000 BTC as Holdings Surge
American Bitcoin (ABTC) reaches 7,000 BTC in reserves, tripling since its Nasdaq debut; shares fall 2% to $0.84 despite increased satoshis per share. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Crypto Guidance Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
On March 19, the SEC issued new guidance on digital assets, acknowledging past regulatory overreach but leaving key ambiguities, particularly regarding the Howey test and investment contracts. #Update #Crypto