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Laurie • 1 day ago

Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Is Your Bitcoin Really at Risk?

Headlines are warning that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin wallets in just 62 minutes. But behind the alarming claims is a very different reality: the technology required to perform such an attack has yet to be demonstrated, and the latest research remains theoretical.Researchers at French quantum computing company Alice & Bob recently published a model suggesting that a future quantum computer could potentially break Bitcoin’s public-key cryptography using approximately 30,000 physical qubits.That’s roughly 17 times less hardware than an earlier Google estimate, although the two studies use different technical assumptions.The findings have generated attention across cryptocurrency news outlets, but some

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Laurie • 1 day ago

Strategy Reports Record $21 Billion Profit as Company Bids Farewell to CFO Andrew Kang

Bitcoin giant Strategy has reported an extraordinary $21 billion in quarterly operating income while announcing the departure of Chief Financial Officer Andrew Kang, marking a significant leadership transition for the world’s largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has delivered record third-quarter operating income as its Bitcoin treasury continues to expand. The announcement comes alongside news that CFO Andrew Kang will step down on November 5, 2026, following a period of substantial growth for the company. With 848,517 Bitcoin on its balance sheet and $21 billion in capital raised year to date, Strategy continues to establish

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Laurie • 5 days ago

Franklin Templeton Launches Two Bitcoin ETFs Combining U.S. Stocks and Bitcoin

Wall Street meets Bitcoin as Franklin Templeton introduces two new Nasdaq-listed ETFs that automatically reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure.Franklin Templeton is bringing a new twist to traditional investing with the launch of two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that combine U.S. stocks with Bitcoin.The Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FBEQ) and Franklin U.S. Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FIBT) introduce a simple concept: take dividends generated by major U.S. companies and systematically reinvest them into Bitcoin exposure.It’s another example of how Bitcoin is finding its way into the heart of traditional finance. How Does It Work? Both ETFs start

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Laurie • 6 days ago

Bitcoin Market Outlook: Galaxy Highlights Improving Conditions and Institutional Demand

Bitcoin’s recovery toward $80,000, continued ETF activity, and growing concerns over U.S. debt are shaping the latest developments in the digital asset market. Bitcoin’s Market Recovery Gains Attention Bitcoin is showing signs of renewed market stability, according to recent research published by Galaxy Digital. After experiencing a significant correction earlier this year, Bitcoin has recovered approximately 38% from its June lows below $58,000, returning to trade around $80,000. Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s head of firmwide research, suggests that June may have marked an important turning point in Bitcoin’s current market cycle. The firm’s latest analysis highlights improving technical indicators, changing investor

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