Researcher Explains Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Different Quantum Risks Than You’ve Been Told

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.62B in Four-Day Negative Streak - Decrypt

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a four-day outflow streak, with investors withdrawing a net $1.62 billion. This trend is attributed to declining yields from the Bitcoin basis trade and macroeconomic uncertainties. The outflows, which began last Friday, have accelerated in recent days, with significant withdrawals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Market experts suggest that hedge funds are retreating from the basis trade due to its reduced profitability. The recent decline in Bitcoin's price and increased bearish sentiment among investors further exacerbate the situation. The future of these ETFs hinges on macro conditions and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policies.

Banks are grappling with the 'threat' of crypto industry advancement: Analyst

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao: 2026 will be a super-cycle for bitcoin

I'll believe that the 4yr cycles are over when they are over.

Bitcoin Bearish Sentiment Climbs as BTC Price Slips Under $89K

Bitcoin's failed attempt to recover above $90,000 has eroded investor confidence, sending bearish sentiment flying. Prediction market odds of Bitcoin falling to $69,000 have more than doubled in a week as BTC continues to trade below $90,000. The probability of a Bitcoin crash to $69,000 has grown from 11.6% last Thursday to 30% now, highlighting rising bearish sentiment. Geopolitical uncertainty and the influence of gold as a primary hedge have contributed to Bitcoin's choppy price action and lack of new capital.

Oklahoma Considers Bitcoin Pay Option For State Employees and vendors

Oklahoma introduced Senate Bill 2064 to allow state employees, vendors, and residents to voluntarily receive bitcoin payments. The bill establishes a legal framework for bitcoin as a medium of exchange without designating it as legal tender. If enacted, it would permit state employees to elect to receive salaries in bitcoin, and vendors to opt into bitcoin payments on a per-transaction basis. The bill also includes provisions to reduce regulatory friction for bitcoin-native businesses and requires the Oklahoma State Treasurer to select a digital asset firm to process bitcoin payments.

Coinbase Creates Advisory Board to Study Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin

Coinbase has established an advisory board to study the potential risks posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin and other blockchains. The board, composed of experts in quantum computing and cryptography, will assess how future quantum advances could affect blockchain security and outline long-term solutions. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the transition to post-quantum cryptographic standards as regulators move to formalize new standards.

Kansas Lawmakers Propose State-Run Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund

Kansas lawmakers have proposed a bill to create a state-run Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund, embedding digital assets into the unclaimed property framework. The fund would hold abandoned digital assets, allowing for staking rewards to flow into the reserve. Bitcoin would be treated differently, with 10% of other digital asset deposits sent to the state’s general fund, while Bitcoin would remain in the reserve fund. The bill raises questions about governance, custody, and transparency of managing digital assets on a public balance sheet.

Canada’s big banks have a new enemy: retirees - The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail reports on the conflict between Canada’s big banks and the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) over the banks' decision to stop selling third-party mutual funds in their branches. CARP has accused the banks of prioritizing profits over seniors' interests, while the banks argue that the decision was made to mitigate regulatory risks. The issue stems from a 2019 regulatory change by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that required in-branch investment advisers to have extensive knowledge of all the funds offered to clients. CARP is now framing the absence of third-party funds in bank branches as a seniors’ issue, and is calling on the OSC to force the banks to sell these funds. The OSC and other regulatory agencies are currently reviewing the matter.

Delaware Life, BlackRock Offer Bitcoin Exposure Through Fixed Indexed Annuity

Delaware Life Insurance Company has launched the insurance industry's first fixed indexed annuity tied to a Bitcoin-inclusive index, offering crypto exposure with principal protection. The annuity is linked to the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index, which combines U.S. stocks and Bitcoin and targets 12% volatility. The new index option will be available to policyholders for three of Delaware Life's products: Momentum Growth, Momentum Growth Plus, and DualTrack Income.

Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary on betting big data centers and why most crypto tokens don't matter

The Shark Tank investor is preparing shovel-ready sites for bitcoin miners and data centers, betting that infrastructure — not tokens — will drive the next wave of value.

Trump says he hopes to sign crypto bill very soon to beat China

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized the importance of American crypto leadership to counter China. He highlighted the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law last year, which regulates stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar. Trump also mentioned the strategic Bitcoin reserve established by an executive order and the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency without congressional approval. He expressed optimism about signing a contentious crypto market structure legislation soon, aiming to unlock new pathways for financial freedom and maintain U.S. dominance in the crypto space.

The 7 Levels of Understanding Bitcoin

The video 'The 7 Levels of Understanding Bitcoin' humorously critiques the various stages of understanding Bitcoin, targeting the seven common types of Bitcoin enthusiasts. It also promotes Abundant Mines for free Bitcoin mining and encourages viewers to use Bitcoin for purchases and support the show through crowdfunding.

Will Israel become a Bitcoin nation?

From the article/podcast: "Fried said the company was created to solve a practical problem facing Israeli investors. While Bitcoin adoption has expanded worldwide, Israeli banks remain cautious, often freezing accounts when customers attempt to move funds connected to cryptocurre

[Quantum Computing] This strategist and longstanding bitcoin bull exits his position and switches allegiance to gold

Bitcoin Magazine adds some nuance to the threat if you are interested. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/jefferies-bitcoin-over-quantum-computing

Led by Texas, New Hampshire, U.S. states race to prove they can put bitcoin on public balance sheet

Bitcoin should not be a partisanship issue. While you can argue that political parties fiddling with Bitcoin is not a good thing, it’s good to see now that both US parties are starting to leverage and accept Bitcoin. Most Democrats were anti Bitcoin and more and more that’s chang

Bitcoin vs. Gold 2025 retrospective

Here is a Bitcoin vs. Gold retrospective of the year 2025. Given the Bitcoin market especially after 10/10, gold outperformed Bitcoin overall. However, the most important thing for investors is that the correlation was still low at just 0.12 for 2025 between Bitcoin and gold. So

Inside Iran’s Growing $7.8 Billion Crypto Ecosystem

This Chainalysis blog post examines Iran's $7.8 billion crypto ecosystem, highlighting its correlation with political events, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' dominance, and Iranians' use of Bitcoin as a safe haven during protests.

Coinbase CEO Accuses Banks Of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has accused major U.S. banks of attempting to undermine President Trump’s pro-crypto agenda by lobbying for Senate legislation that would ban stablecoin rewards. In an interview with Fox Business, Armstrong argued that the proposed bill risks stifling innovation, banning entire categories of digital assets, and eliminating rewards on stablecoins. He praised the Senate’s broader efforts but expressed concerns about specific provisions that could lead to regulatory overreach and undermine recent bipartisan progress on crypto policy.

Bitcoin For Fairness (BFF): Bitcoin Flyer as Give-Away for Meetups etc.

This flyer is a beginner's guide to Bitcoin, designed for easy printing and distribution at meetups. It provides instructions for specific self-custodial wallets, emphasizing the importance of self-custody and open-source solutions. The flyer has been updated to recommend Misty Breez Wallet over Phoenix due to lower fees and ease of use for beginners.