The quantum computing power required to break the encryption that secures blockchains continues to decline, at least in theory, raising the question of whether the industry can migrate to quantum-resistant platforms before they become vulnerable at an affordable cost.
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The "Mined in America Act" aims to strengthen domestic Bitcoin mining and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, reducing reliance on foreign hardware and supporting U.S. infrastructure leadership amid geopolitical concerns.
Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX (VIX) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.
New regulations in the U.S. aim to open the $8 trillion retirement market to cryptocurrency, allowing 401(k) fund managers to offer crypto-linked funds with enhanced legal protections.
BNP Paribas plans to launch six crypto ETNs linking to Bitcoin and Ethereum in France, catering to retail and private clients. These products offer indirect crypto exposure under MiFID II, aligning with blockchain strategies amid rising retail interest.
The global crypto market shows signs of cautious recovery with a 1.32% increase in market capitalization, reaching $2.33T. Bitcoin and Ethereum see slight gains, while leading gainers include $BPX and $TRUMP. DeFi TVL rises, but NFT sales drop significantly. Key developments include Nium's new stablecoin card and a proposed rule to open the retirement market to crypto.
Google 量子 AI 團隊的研究指出,破解比特幣所需的量子運算能力遠低於預期,可能低於 50 萬個量子位元。研究模擬顯示,駭客能在 9 分鐘內攔截正在進行的比特幣交易,且約三分之一的比特幣存放在已曝光的錢包中,增加量子攻擊風險。比特幣的 Taproot 升級雖增強隱私,但也使公鑰曝光,增加資產風險。