👀Are Satoshi's BTC Vulnerable To Quantum Attacks?

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The founder of Avalanche is warning that Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash of 1.1 million Bitcoin could be particularly vulnerable to quantum computing attacks in the future. The Ava Labs CEO controversial proposed freezing Satoshi’s coins.

Ethena’s USDe is the third-largest stablecoin by market cap after overtaking DAI. USDe now boasts a $5.5 billion capitalization.

Bitcoin mining firms are shadowing MicroStrategy by issuing debt to fund Bitcoin accumulation. The move follows record inflows to spot crypto ETFs last week.

Also, Flashbots adopts decentralized block production infrastructure, governments from around the globe move to embrace crypto, Optimism unveils SuperchainERC20 standard, Farcaster plots bespoke Layer 2, MOVE debuts at $1.5 billion market cap, and Azuki NFTs soar amid token anticipation.

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Could quantum computing threaten Satoshi’s Bitcoin holdings?
USDe becomes third-largest stablecoin
Bitcoin miners become BTC buyers
Crypto ETF inflows surge
Flashbots migrates to BuilderNet software
Lawmakers across the world move to support crypto
Optimism launches ERC-20 token for Superchain ecosystem
Farcaster unveils plans for Snapchain L2
MOVE debuts as top 100 crypto
Azuki NFTs fly on token speculation

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💻Avalanche Founder Suggests Freezing Satoshi’s BTC Holdings To Protect Against Quantum Attack

Emin Gün Sirer, the founder of Avalanche, is warning that an outdated format could render Satoshi’s massive Bitcoin stash vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. However, Sirer noted that quantum computing threats to cryptocurrency are still “a long way off.”

📈Ethena's USDe Flips DAI to Become Third-largest Stablecoin

USDe is now the third-largest stablecoin after overtaking DAI with a $5.5 billion market cap. USDe’s capitalization is up 129% since mid-October amid heightened yields fueled by soaring short funding rates.

💰Bitcoin Conviction at All-Time High As Corporate Investments Rise

Bitcoin mining firms are emulating MicroStrategy’s aggressive BTC accumulation strategy, with Mara Holdings, Hut 8, and Riot Platforms issuing debt instruments to fund wholesale Bitcoin purchases. Other corporate entities are getting in on the action, with Semler Scientific, a healthcare firm, Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, and Boyaa Interactive, an investment holding company, also getting in on the action.

💵Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead Record Weekly Inflows While Solana Faces Outflows

Digital asset exchange-traded products hosted a record inflow of $3.85 billion last week. The performance was marked by spot Ethereum ETFs posting their strongest week on record and Bitcoin ETFs enjoying their second-largest weekly inflows. Solana products were left out of the party, with the segment suffering outflows.

🤖Flashbots Migrates To Decentralized Block Production Software, BuilderNet

Flashbots, a leading MEV research team, has abandoned its centralized block building infrastructure in favor of decentralized software. The move comes after just two block proposers accounted for 88% of Ethereum blocks.

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🌐️Governments From Across The Globe Move To Embrace Crypto

An increasing number of nation states are moving to introduce crypto-friendly regulations. Iran wants to regulate crypto, the Czech Republic eased digital asset taxation, Argentina greenlit virtual asset ETFs, and a Russian opposition party proposed a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

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