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Iran Sanctions: Oil Prices Surge on Port Blockade Fears

Iran Sanctions: Oil Prices Surge on Port Blockade Fears 1

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is set to implement a comprehensive blockade on all maritime vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports, commencing April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, following a recent presidential proclamation. This measure targets all ships, irrespective…

Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: No Fork Needed, Say Researchers

Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: No Fork Needed, Say Researchers 3

A novel transaction design has been proposed that could offer Bitcoin users a defense against potential future quantum computing threats, all without necessitating changes to the network’s underlying protocol. This innovative approach, detailed by StarkWare researcher Avihu Mordechai Levy, aims…

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Buys Outshine STRC Dividends

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buys Outshine STRC Dividends 5

MicroStrategy requires an annual Bitcoin growth rate of just 2.05% to perpetually cover its preferred stock dividends. The company currently holds 766,970 BTC, with a total valuation approximating $58 billion. Michael Saylor’s recent social media activity may indicate an impending…

Quantum Mining Arrives, But Not for Bitcoin

Quantum Mining Arrives, But Not for Bitcoin 7

Postquant Labs, in collaboration with quantum computing firm D-Wave, has unveiled a novel blockchain testnet named Quip Network. This development marks a significant departure from traditional blockchain mining paradigms, introducing a system designed to be compatible with both quantum and…

Sun Alleges Trump-Affiliated Project Hides Secret Feature

Sun Alleges Trump-Affiliated Project Hides Secret Feature 9

Justin Sun has accused World Liberty Financial of concealing a blacklist function within its smart contract, enabling wallet freezes. Sun expressed that the World Liberty Financial team was exploiting the crypto community for financial gain. This accusation surfaces amid ongoing…

Bitcoin Dips Amidst US-Iran Tensions

Bitcoin Dips Amidst US-Iran Tensions 11

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable downturn, shedding over 1.8% and falling below the $72,000 mark following the unsuccessful conclusion of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. Bitcoin (BTC) declined over 1.8% after diplomatic efforts between…

Bitcoin Dips Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Bitcoin Dips Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty 14

Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, nearing $74,000, driven by initial optimism surrounding US-Iran diplomatic talks. The cryptocurrency saw a subsequent pullback below $73,000 following the conclusion of the first round of talks without a finalized agreement. The continuation of negotiations…

AI Vibe Coding in Crypto Gets Safer with New Tools

AI Vibe Coding in Crypto Gets Safer with New Tools 18

The integration of artificial intelligence into blockchain development is accelerating, bringing both unprecedented efficiency and new security challenges. To address these evolving risks, the Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance and the developer platform Matterhorn have launched a new initiative focused on…

World Liberty Repays Loan Amid WLFI Record Low

World Liberty Repays Loan Amid WLFI Record Low 20

World Liberty Financial has repaid $25 million of its loan from Dolomite. The WLFI token reached an all-time low amidst community concerns regarding its collateralization strategy. The project asserts it is not facing liquidation and plans to introduce a phased…