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A new paper from Google Quantum AI has sharply reduced the estimated hardware required to crack elliptic-curve cryptography used by Bitcoin and much of Ethereum, moving a long-running security debate closer to market terms.At current market prices, the quantum computing risks could affect more than $600 billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.The paper, co-authored by Google researchers, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, and Stanford cryptographer Dan Boneh, says Shor’s algorithm for the 256-bit elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem can run with either no more than 1,200 logical qubits and 90 million Toffoli gates or no more than 1,450 logical qubits…

A new research paper from Google has intensified debate over whether Bitcoin can adapt in time to withstand advances in quantum computing, pushing developers and investors to confront a risk long treated as theoretical. Google’s quantum division said this week in a new whitepaper that future machines could break widely used encryption far more efficiently than previously estimated, including the elliptic curve cryptography that underpins Bitcoin wallets.  The research suggests attacks that once appeared decades away may arrive sooner, with some scenarios modeling the ability to crack encryption in minutes under advanced conditions. The findings do not imply an immediate…

March 31st, 2026 – Tel Aviv, Israel Playnance is bringing one of the world’s largest entertainment markets fully on-chain at scale, expanding its ecosystem into global sports and esports. Through its integration with SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, a leading global iGaming technology provider offering sportsbook and online casino solutions, Playnance will now provide access to more than 2.5 million live sports and esports events annually through its network of partnership platforms, spanning all major leagues, including the NBA, Premier League, LaLiga, as well as global esports tournaments, and a wide range of regional and niche sports events worldwide. The experience will go…

In brief Google said that future quantum machines may crack elliptic curve cryptography with fewer resources than previously thought. Researchers have urged a transition to post-quantum cryptography as timelines tighten. Experts warned of both real risks and rising fear-driven narratives around “Q-Day”. Google researchers warned Tuesday that advances in the field of quantum computing could threaten the cryptographic systems underpinning cryptocurrencies and other digital infrastructure sooner than expected.It has demonstrated that future quantum computers may be able to break elliptic curve cryptography—a cornerstone of modern digital security—using fewer qubits and computational steps than previously believed.”We want to raise awareness on…

In brief A U.S. has court barred KuCoin operator Peken Global from serving U.S. users without registration. The CFTC secured a $500,000 civil penalty in settlement, with the exchange required to exit the U.S. market for at least two years under a DOJ agreement. The order comes after the exchange pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business earlier this year. A U.S. federal court has permanently barred Peken Global Limited, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, from allowing U.S. participants to access its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade, following a settlement with the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Russia’s government has just approved a package of crypto regulation bills that make trading through regulated intermediaries the only legal route, highly limiting off retail access. An Authoritarian Crypto Restriction? On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Finance said in a press release that Moscow had greenlit a bundle of draft laws to legalize the circulation of digital currencies and digital rights inside Russia. Retail “non‑qualified” investors now face an annual purchase limit of about ₽300,000 (around $3,700) per broker or intermediary,and can only access a narrow list…

Bitcoin enters April with a price carrying the weight of macro conditions, corporate balance sheets, and the credibility of the public wrappers built around it.CryptoSlate has already laid out the broad structure: public equities created a new channel for balance-sheet demand, the premium on that demand opened the door to further issuance, and the cycle began feeding itself.Later coverage on slowing purchase volumes and the economics of being underwater on treasury holdings narrowed the focus to which companies could keep financing the trade once price and sentiment turned less forgiving.New disclosures around the Bitcoin treasury company, Nakamoto, sharpen that focus.Bitcoin…

In brief Uniblock has raised $5.2 million in new funding, bringing total capital to $7.5 million, with investors including SBI, AllianceDAO, Blockchain Founders Fund, NGC Ventures, Alchemy, and MoonPay. The platform manages infrastructure across more than 300 blockchains through 55 data partners with patented auto-routing technology. 3,000 projects and 4,000 developers use the service, including Plume Network, Stellar Blockchain, and Apechain. Blockchain infrastructure provider Uniblock has raised $5.2 million to operate a “managed infrastructure layer” across more than 300 blockchains, addressing a routing and failover problem that CEO Kevin Callahan said “should be solved once, not rebuilt by every team.”The…

In brief Bitcoin is hovering near $66,000 after Trump reportedly signaled his willingness to end the Iran campaign even with the Strait of Hormuz closed. The CME’s FedWatch tool puts a 97.4% chance on the Fed keeping rates unchanged on April 29, as oil is up 48% since the start of the conflict. A rapid de-escalation could unlock a “strong risk-on rally” above $90,000, Decrypt was told. Bitcoin is holding around $66,000, as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly pivoted towards prioritizing an exit from the Iran war.According to administration officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, Trump is willing to…

The first Form 1099-DA season is arriving for US crypto investors with a basic problem: many people are getting the new IRS form before they understand what it actually tells them.A Coinbase and CoinTracker survey of 3,000 US crypto users found that 61% were unaware of the new 2025 reporting rules, even though 74% said they knew crypto activity can be taxable and 56% rated their own knowledge of crypto tax rules as good or excellent.That gap comes as the IRS begins receiving more standardized data on digital-asset sales handled by brokers. Treasury and the IRS require brokers to report…

FTX will begin its fourth creditor distribution on March 31, with about $2.2 billion set to reach eligible customers through BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer within 1 to 3 business days.On paper, this might look like just another routine bankruptcy milestone. But in practice, this could be a fresh liquidity test arriving as Bitcoin trades through one of the harshest macro periods in the past year.The timing of the distribution is what has the potential to turn it into a major hurdle for the entire market.CryptoSlate warned earlier this month that the new wave of distribution could create short-term selling pressure…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Senators are poised to publish a revised draft of the CLARITY Act — the long‑anticipated crypto market structure bill — as early as this week, according to reporting from Eleanor Terrett of Crypto In America.  The timing comes amid an Easter recess that runs through April 13, but Terrett’s sources say lawmakers intend to unveil language resolving the politically sensitive dispute over the CLARITY Act stablecoin yield and rewards before members return to regular business. Industry Pushes Back On CLARITY Act Restrictions The latest draft reportedly aims…

In brief U.S. authorities have charged Jonathan Spalletta with exploiting Uranium Finance, draining tens of millions of dollars from the company that led to its collapse. Prosecutors say he allegedly abused smart contract flaws, later moving funds through mixers and buying high-value collectibles. About $31 million in crypto linked to the case was seized last year. An alleged crypto hacker who once described digital assets as “fake internet money” is now in U.S. custody, accused of carrying out a $53 million exploit that helped bring down a decentralized exchange, in a case an expert says shows courts are taking a…

In brief The proposal implements President Trump’s order last year to expand 401(k) access to alternative assets. Few retirement plans offer alternatives, and even fewer hold them, the Labor Department said. The rule clears a legal path but leaves operational hurdles and unresolved questions about demand, Decrypt was told. The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule that would give 401(k) fiduciaries a safe harbor when considering alternative investments, including funds that invest in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.Under the proposal, fiduciaries that undergo review for performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, benchmarking, and complexity would get a safe harbor…