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MicroStrategy STRC Dividend Holds Steady at 11.5%

MicroStrategy STRC Dividend Holds Steady at 11.5% 1

Strategy Maintains STRC Dividend, Pauses Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has maintained its Stretch (STRC) preferred share dividend at 11.5% for April 2026, marking the first instance since its inception that the company has not increased the dividend on a…

Quantum Threat Looms for Bitcoin: Caltech Warns

Quantum Threat Looms for Bitcoin: Caltech Warns 4

New research from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) suggests that the number of qubits required for fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptographic standards may be significantly lower than previously estimated. This development accelerates the timeline for potential…

Quantum Code Heist: Ex-Googler Claims He Can Rebuild It

Quantum Code Heist: Ex-Googler Claims He Can Rebuild It 6

Goertzel states his team possesses the capability to regenerate Google’s undisclosed quantum attack circuits. The ASI Alliance CEO emphasizes that maintaining quantum capabilities in secrecy provides only a minimal advantage. According to Goertzel, Google’s 41% Bitcoin attack model already indicates…

Quantum Battery Breakthrough: Size Boosts Speed

Quantum Battery Breakthrough: Size Boosts Speed 9

A groundbreaking development in energy storage has emerged from Australian research institutions, potentially redefining the limitations of charging and energy capacity. Scientists have successfully demonstrated the world’s first functional quantum battery prototype, a device that operates on the principles of…

Bitcoin Price Recovery: April’s Crucial Test

Bitcoin Price Recovery: April's Crucial Test 12

Bitcoin (BTC) concluded March with a 1.8% gain, breaking a five-month streak of negative returns. Analysts are forecasting a potential market bottom later in the current year. Ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to exert pressure on market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) concluded…

California AI Rules Clash With Trump Admin

California AI Rules Clash With Trump Admin 15

California is implementing stricter requirements for artificial intelligence companies seeking to secure state contracts, a move that intensifies the ongoing debate around AI regulation. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating that vendors demonstrate robust safeguards against the…

Quantum-Proof Bitcoin: A Glimpse, But Adoption Questions Remain

Quantum-Proof Bitcoin: A Glimpse, But Adoption Questions Remain 17

data-nimg=”1″ style=”color:transparent” width=”1778″ height=”1000″ decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high” srcSet=” 1x, 2x” src=”” alt=”Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency by market cap. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt”/> The quest for quantum-resistant cryptography in the blockchain space has taken a significant step forward with BTQ Technologies’ launch…

Nvidia GTC 2026: AI, Infra, Energy Insights

Nvidia GTC 2026: AI, Infra, Energy Insights 19

NVIDIA’s GTC 2026 event in San Jose attracted over 30,000 participants, focusing on the future trajectory of AI infrastructure through keynotes, panels, and product introductions. Discussions encompassed capital markets, energy sectors, enterprise AI applications, and hardware architecture. While many analyses…

Iran Conflict: Bitcoin & Stocks Face Uncertainty

Iran Conflict: Bitcoin & Stocks Face Uncertainty 21

During the Iraq war in 2003, stocks rose after the invasion began as uncertainty cleared, while oil prices fell and markets reversed pre-war fear. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, stocks were volatile but recovered quickly, while Bitcoin dropped sharply,…

AGI Still Distant: New Benchmark Reveals AI Limits

AGI Still Distant: New Benchmark Reveals AI Limits 25

fetchpriority=”high” alt=”Source: Decrypt” width=”1778″ height=”1000″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ class=”” style=”color:transparent” srcSet=” 1x, 2x” src=””> The ongoing discourse surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been sharply contrasted by the latest results from the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark, released concurrently with pronouncements of AGI…