Quantum computers are imminent, but cryptographers are working on crypto agility now
    15 Jun 2021
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    In ten years, quantum computers could be able to break into cell phones, emails, bank accounts, and Bitcoin wallets. Cryptography engineers are working on a new standard for quantum-safe encryption for the future. Hundred years ago, the quantum revolution in physics ushered the start of new science, which has made possible modern technological advances, such…

    Central banks are looking toward digital currencies (CBDC)
    15 Jun 2021
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    The U.S. is starting a national conversation about a central bank digital currency, while more than 60 central banks have been looking into CBDCs since 2014. Several countries worldwide have experimented with digital currencies or already released early versions of CBDCs. Such a turn could make banking and monetary policy more efficient and help the…

    Bitcoin jumped above $39,000 after Musk said Tesla might accept it again
    15 Jun 2021
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    Bitcoin jumped above $39,000 in the last 24 hours after Elon Musk said Sunday Tesla Inc could accept Bitcoin again in the future. According to Coinbase, Bitcoin’s price surged to $39,095 (9% up) at the start of Sunday trading. Before, Tesla CEO Elon Musk clarified in response to a tweet of Cointelegraph, one of the…