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Nick Carter warns that Bitcoin is lagging in quantum resistance, emphasizing that its use of elliptic curve cryptography will become outdated and recommending a redesign of replaceable encryption technologies. In contrast, Ethereum has developed a post-quantum upgrade roadmap through 2029 and considers it a top priority. Google also predicts that quantum threats will become a reality before 2029, posing a risk to blockchain security.

Crypto entrepreneur and Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter warned on March 26, 2026, that Bitcoin developers have their “head in the sand” regarding quantum resistance, arguing that Ethereum’s active post-quantum planning could give it a competitive advantage as the threat of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) approaches within the next decade.

A federal judge in California certified a class action lawsuit against Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang on March 25, 2026, ruling that investors may proceed collectively with claims that the company concealed more than $1 billion in GPU sales tied to cryptocurrency mining between 2017 and 2018, causing significant stock price declines when the exposure was revealed.

Hedera has partnered with McLaren Racing to enhance global engagement and digital innovation in Web3 gaming. This collaboration aims to improve fan experiences through secure and scalable solutions, emphasizing transparency and innovation in the gaming sector.

US lawmakers have introduced a bill aiming to ban members of the US Congress, the president and other high-ranking government officials from wagering on prediction markets. The proposed bill, a bipartisan effort from US Representative Adrian Smith and Representative Nikki Budzinski, was introduced

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U.S. House Representatives introduce the "Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Trading Act" (PREDICT Act), aiming to ban the President, Vice President, and Congress members from betting on political events in prediction markets to prevent insider trading issues. The bill imposes fines on violators and requires the forfeiture of profits. Additionally, a legislative wave is accelerating, including actions in multiple states and other prohibition bills, reflecting public concerns about prediction markets.

Ernst & Young reminds that gains from cryptocurrency trading in Taiwan are now subject to taxation under current income tax laws. The National Taxation Bureau is auditing transaction data, and failure to report correctly may result in back taxes and penalties. Cryptocurrencies are classified by their nature: those with security characteristics are handled under securities laws, while non-security types are included in personal or corporate income tax filings.

Pudgy Penguins disrupts the $31.7B licensed toy market by using a "Negative CAC" model, achieving over 2M unit sales in 10,000 retail locations. It has gained cultural significance through partnerships and aims for $120M revenue in 2026 ahead of a possible IPO.

Swan Bitcoin requests the summons of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald to support an offshore lawsuit against 2040 Energy. Swan accuses Tether of inciting an "industry coup," leading to the breakdown of its partnership with Tether, and suggests Lutnick may be connected to Tether’s improper conduct. If the court approves the subpoena, it will help reveal relevant communications and financial relationships.

January 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST - BitGW, a cryptocurrency trading platform, announced that it has adopted a remote-first operating model designed to support its global operations and reflect the borderless nature

Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab

Pi Network (PI) is currently trading at approximately $0.1883, facing increased volatility and a decreasing correlation with Bitcoin. Recently, volatility has risen from 52% to 108%, indicating the end of the past seven months of compression and the potential for a significant move. However, the correlation coefficient between PI and Bitcoin has dropped to -0.30, suggesting that PI has not benefited from Bitcoin's upward trend. Technical analysis shows that if the price falls below $0.1894, it could drop to $0.1300, while holding above $0.2103 may lead to a rebound toward $0.2442.

In brief Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton has banned all congressional office staff from trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. The move comes as bipartisan lawmakers introduce the PREDICT Act, which would extend similar restrictions to senior government officials