Nearly 10% of Bitcoin supply is ‘structurally unsafe’ from quantum breakthrough: Glassnode
Glassnode warns 10% of Bitcoin supply—1.92 million BTC—faces quantum computing vulnerability due to public key exposure in legacy outputs and Taproot addresses. The analysis highlights Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million coins among at-risk holdings. While quantum breakthrough remains years away, requiring advanced cryptography, experts recommend adopting BIP-360 and improving address hygiene to mitigate future threats for Indian hodlers.
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Trump Media scrapped its Truth Social bitcoin and ethereum ETF plans after withdrawing SEC filings, citing a crowded market with fees collapsing to 14 basis points. Analysts blame weak demand—the firm's existing ETFs attracted just $30 million—and fierce competition from major players like Morgan Stanley. The withdrawal signals challenges for new entrants in the saturated spot bitcoin ETF space.
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Bitcoin-backed loans are emerging as a legitimate capital-efficiency tool, not merely a crypto story. Offering competitive 5.5% rates with lower fees than HELOCs or hard money, they appeal to BTC-holding professionals managing existing debt. However, volatility risk demands conservative sizing and investor sophistication. Meanwhile, stablecoins are becoming critical settlement infrastructure for emerging markets struggling with cross-border payment friction.
