Quantum-resistant tokens explained Quantum-resistant tokens use advanced cryptographic methods to protect against the powerful capabilities of quantum computers. Quantum-resistant tokens are a new generation of cryptocurrencies built to address vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing. Traditional cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, rely on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which is secure against classical computers but vulnerable to…
Bitcoin could benefit from more than $612 billion in new liquidity during the first quarter of 2025, potentially mitigating investor concerns over delayed crypto regulations in the United States. Bitcoin fell nearly 6% in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00 am UTC on Jan. 8, falling below the $100,000 mark, which has served as…
Key takeaways Cryptocurrencies significantly reduce the high fees and lengthy processing times associated with traditional remittance methods, offering near-instant transfers with minimal costs. Crypto enables seamless international money transfers, especially in regions with limited banking infrastructure or during crises like conflicts or economic instability. Using blockchain technology, crypto eliminates intermediaries, ensuring faster, securer transfers without…
Countries are expected to add Bitcoin into national strategic reserves in 2025, kicking off significant growth in the crypto market, Fidelity Digital Assets said in its latest research paper. “We anticipate more nation-states, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and government treasuries will look to establish strategic positions in Bitcoin,” said Fidelity Digital Assets research analyst…
Superseed, a DeFi protocol with self-repaying loans, inches closer to its mainnet launch and token generation event. Decentralized finance (DeFi) comes with the promise of an open, accessible financial system. Yet many protocols face a common lingering question: How to ensure every participant is included in the value created? Borrowers, for instance, may discover that…
GSR Markets UK, a subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency trading firm GSR, has received regulatory approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing the company to operate as a licensed crypto asset business. According to a news release, the approval makes GSR the first crypto liquidity provider to achieve dual regulatory authorization from both…