Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Quietly Inches Closer to Breaking Bitcoin: NYDIG
The tech giant has achieved a 20-fold reduction in the computing resources required to break modern cryptographic algorithms, such as Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA). NYDIG Warns: Google’s Quantum Research Could Endanger Bitcoin Bitcoin innovation firm New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) published an article on Friday discussing Google’s recent quantum computing breakthrough capable of breaking RSA encryption […] Powered by...
Lightning Updates to Taproot Assets v0.6, Evolving Into a Multi-Asset Network Focusing on Stablecoins
Lightning Labs has announced the release of Taproot Assets v0.6, marking an advancement as the first multi-asset Lightning protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. This update allows for the minting of assets, such as stablecoins, which can be sent instantly via the Lightning Network at low fees, enhancing the network’s functionality and security. Notably, Tether is […] Powered by...
Massive Data Leak Exposes Password Problem — Is a Radical Fix Coming?
The recent data breach compromising 16 billion login credentials has raised questions about the relevance of passwords. Some experts argue it’s time to abandon reliance on centralized databases and embrace a privacy-first mindset that leverages decentralization. Call For Shift to ‘Privacy-First’ Mindset The bombshell revelation of a massive data breach, compromising 16 billion login credentials, […] Powered by...
BRICS Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion as Putin Highlights Global Role
BRICS nations have broken the $1 trillion trade barrier as Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized their expanding influence and ambitious projects reshaping global development. With trade volumes exceeding $1 trillion, BRICS members are intensifying collaboration across vital sectors such as nuclear energy, aviation, IT, robotics, and artificial intelligence. At last week’s St. Petersburg International Economic […] Powered by...
Top Regulators Forge US-UK Alliance to Oversee Digital Assets
U.S. and U.K. regulators are accelerating unified oversight of digital assets, stablecoins, AI in finance, and cross-border innovation, reshaping global markets and fortifying financial stability. US-UK Power Bloc Moves Aggressively on Digital Assets and Global Financial Stability The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Joint Statement on the U.S.-U.K. Financial Regulatory Working Group on […] Powered by...