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Coinbase Builds Post-Quantum Custody for BlackRock Assets
Coinbase is quietly building a post-quantum custody system for $250 billion in institutional assets, including holdings for BlackRock, after cryptographer Yehuda Lindell flagged a critical blind spot in today’s MPC security model. The move signals that quantum threats to crypto are being taken seriously at the highest levels of finance.
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Bitcoin Holds $86,000: 3 Key Drivers Preventing a Crash
Bitcoin is holding steady around $86,000, defying expectations of a pullback. Three major forces — nearly $1B in ETF inflows, record Nasdaq highs, and oil prices below $100 — are combining to support the rally and keep BTC stable.
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Bitcoin ETFs Near $1 Billion Inflows in One Day: What It Means
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in a single day, the highest inflow since October 2024, as BTC surged past $87,000. This record signals renewed institutional confidence and could have major implications for the broader crypto market.
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SoFi Settles $25B in Mastercard Transactions with Stablecoins
SoFi has become the first nationally chartered US bank to settle Mastercard card transactions using stablecoins, moving an expected $25 billion annually onto blockchain rails. This milestone signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins as real-world payment infrastructure.
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Russia Crypto Reporting: New Rules & Stablecoin Freeze Risks
Russia now requires investors to report foreign crypto transactions and is warning citizens about the risks of stablecoin freezes. The new rules highlight growing tensions between government oversight and crypto freedom worldwide.
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Chainlink Partners With Infosys to Bridge TradFi and Blockchain
Chainlink has announced a strategic partnership with global IT giant Infosys to help traditional finance institutions easily connect their systems to blockchain networks. The collaboration signals another major step in Chainlink’s ongoing institutional push and highlights growing TradFi demand for reliable oracle infrastructure.
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Solana’s New Upgrade: 150ms Finality Explained
Solana has begun testing a major upgrade that could reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds. Here’s what this speed boost means for users, developers, and the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Avalanche Surges 55% as Bitwise AVAX ETF Sees Strong Inflows
Avalanche (AVAX) rallied 55% after Bitwise launched its AVAX ETF and attracted strong early inflows. The move highlights growing institutional appetite for altcoin ETFs and could pave the way for similar products tracking other major cryptocurrencies.