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## Paradigm's Quantum Protection Proposal Dan Robinson, a researcher at Paradigm, has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those potentially belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from future quantum computing threats. The proposal introduces "Provable Addr

On May 2, multiple German economists warned that proposed U.S. tariffs on European Union automotive exports could produce significant economic consequences for Germany. The statements came in response to threats by U.S. President Trump to raise tariffs on EU vehicles imported to the United

The year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing industry insiders to rethink risk, security, and market structure, according to CoinDesk. The incident, valued at $292 million, comes as Wall Street moves onchain, raising concerns about the sector's preparedness for institutional capital

A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics. Retail-Driven Market Expansion According to the report, retail traders are the primary

Tether, the stablecoin issuer, posted a first-quarter profit of $1.04 billion and reached a reserve buffer of $8.23 billion. The company noted that the crypto market was highly volatile during the first quarter.

Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, according to market data. The recovery coincided with the Senate's passage of a stablecoin yield compromise, which removed a key roadblock to crypto market structure

Ripple Prime has won the Best Prime Broker award at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards Europe, a recognition that market analyst Xaif Crypto argues signals the emergence of XRP's institutional era. The award comes from traditional hedge fund and institutional finance circles rather than the

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano founder and Ethereum co-founder, appeared as a guest on episode 701 of "The Breakdown" podcast hosted by David Gokhshtein to discuss the Midnight project, user experience challenges in crypto, and his vision for blockchain's future. During the interview, Hoskinson

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A $292 million cryptocurrency hack has become the year's biggest DeFi crisis, forcing industry insiders to reconsider risk management, security protocols, and market structure, according to CoinDesk. The incident is occurring as Wall Street continues to move onchain, intensifying scrutiny of

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a report that while stablecoin usage is growing rapidly, this may not translate to equivalent growth in total stablecoin market capitalization. The key factor is rising velocity—the frequency at which the same stablecoin is u

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have written to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino requesting information about loans made by the stablecoin firm to a trust

## Prediction Markets Reach $240 Billion Milestone According to a new report from Bitget and Polymarket, prediction markets have evolved into a $240 billion industry, with retail users emerging as the primary drivers of market activity. The report indicates that retail traders are increasing tradin

Adam Back has again denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, after weeks of renewed speculation. The New York Times reported in early April that Back was the most credible candidate yet for Satoshi Nakamoto after analyzing writings from the early cypherpunk era.

Canadian pension fund AIMCo has returned to an investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company Strategy, according to available reports. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from the position. Investment History AIMCo had previously exited its position in Strategy

Ripple is expanding its financial infrastructure beyond cross-border payments into corporate treasury management through Ripple Treasury, a platform developed in partnership with GTreasury. According to the company, Ripple Treasury operates as an on-chain corporate treasury system integrating fiat c

A Paradigm researcher has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from potential quantum computing threats. Dan Robinson introduced what he calls "Provable Address-Control Timestamps" (PACTs), a proposal that would a

CoinShares, a European crypto asset management company, recorded $165.7 million in full-year revenue for 2025 following its Nasdaq listing via a $1.2 billion merger with special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill earlier this month, according to the firm's first annual report since going public i

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz submitted an 18-page comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday, supporting the CFTC's position against state-level crackdowns on prediction

The United Arab Emirates formally withdrew from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ mechanism on May 1 (local time), according to reports. The move is viewed as a landmark event in which Middle Eastern oil-producing nations are reassessing security, market