With threats from quantum computing and growing cross-chain demand, QRAMP offers a non-custodial approach to protect and project Bitcoin. The 21-million Bitcoin limit is one of the most iconic features of the protocol — a hard-coded cap that defines its scarcity, value proposition and appeal as “digital gold.” But what happens if that system is threatened from two sides: by powerful quantum computers on one end and by increasing demand for cross-chain Bitcoin utility on the other? Short for quantum-resistant asset mapping protocol, QRAMP is a framework proposed in early 2025 by Bitcoin developer Agustin Cruz. It’s designed to do two things at once: protect Bitcoin from future quantum attacks and unlock a safer way to extend Bitcoin into other blockchain ecosystems without compromising custody or supply limits. Read more
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting its retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), signaling a shift toward broader crypto market access. Update (June 6, 2025, 1:20 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add commentary by Kraken’s UK General Manager, Bivu Das. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed lifting its ban on offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail investors. In a June 6 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the FCA said the proposed change would allow individual consumers to access crypto ETNs, provided they are listed on an FCA-recognized investment exchange. Read more