The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable
Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI.
South Korea proposes cryptocurrency law with bank-style rules for stablecoins
Draft bill outlines comprehensive framework for digital assets, including licensing, issuance and oversight
Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator
Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.
RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut
The company is building an “asset-native” network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.
Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg
While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and...
Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons
Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) rises 12.1%
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer, climbing 8.9% from Tuesday.
Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz, according to FT
Iran plans to collect cryptocurrency and other digital payments as transit fees from fully loaded oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, said...
Saylor’s solo act: JPMorgan says Strategy is practically the only thing keeping crypto flows alive
Digital asset inflows totaled $11 billion in Q1, as institutional demand and ETF outflows left corporate buyers and venture capital as the primary sources...