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Bitcoin (BTC) is the canary in the coal mine for the quantum computing threat

Quantum computing is a risk factor for every encrypted system on the planet, including major banks. But crypto, because of the way it works, may be the technology that gets tested first. “Cryptocurrencies are the canary in the coal mine,” said Eddy Zervigon, CEO of Quantum Xchange, in an interview with CoinDesk. Zervigon’s company builds

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South Korea’s trading giant POSCO puts receivables onchain in tokenization test with LG

POSCO International, South Korea’s largest trading company, has begun tokenizing trade receivables on blockchain in a test that could speed up commercial payments between its global subsidiaries. The company, which last year generated $22.2 billion in revenue from businesses spanning steel, energy and battery materials, is working with LG CNS, LG Group’s technology arm, to

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US regulators warn prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which has claimed a role as the leading regulator of prediction market businesses run by companies such as Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com, issued a notice on Friday reminding the companies not to cut corners with far-reaching contract certifications that should cover a wide range of events. The agency

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Europe’s high level of regulation could trigger a new wave of M&A in the crypto industry

“Since it uses existing rules, it will be much less of a stand-alone framework,” Lightstone said. “A crypto firm will be treated like any normal traditional financial institution,” adding that “it will still be difficult to get FCA authorization.” For established banks and investment firms that already operate under these rules, adapting to crypto can

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