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The privacy coin slid hard on Wednesday but then regained ground. Hayes has been outspoken on a range of digital asset topics.

IBM targets quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant systems by 2029 with new processors and faster error correction, advancing the race toward quantum computing. Technology company IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced new developments in its quantum computing research, including advances in processors, software, and error correction. At its annual Quantum Developer Conference in New York on Wednesday, the company outlined plans to achieve quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant systems by 2029. Quantum advantage refers to the point at which a quantum computer can solve a problem faster or more efficiently than any classical supercomputer. IBM said its new “Nighthawk” processor will play a central role in reaching that milestone, delivering circuits 30% more complex than its previous generation while maintaining low error rates. Read more

Polymarket said data from its prediction market platform will be integrated into Yahoo Finance, expanding its product to more people.

LunarCrush has shown clustered XRP activity around the ETF narrative, with mentions and engagements up and AltRank off mid-October lows. Reports have cited a Form 8-A by Canary Capital toward a Nasdaq listing, while XRP has hovered near $2.35; AltRank has not forecast price on its own. The post XRP Social Buzz Surges On ETF Chatter, Latest Data Shows appeared first on Cryptonews.

The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America is expanding to Hong Kong, citing growing global demand for cash-to-crypto access. Bitcoin Depot (Nasdaq: BTM), the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, is entering the Asian market with a new launch in Hong Kong, marking the company’s first international expansion into the region. According to an announcement on Wednesday, the expansion reflects a strategy to reach markets with strong demand for easy cash-to-crypto conversion. Bitcoin Depot aims to be among the top five Bitcoin ATM operators in Hong Kong, it said. “Hong Kong is quickly becoming a global center for crypto, with the right mix of regulation, demand, and momentum,” said Scott Buchana, Bitcoin Depot’s president and chief operating officer. Read more

Washington has long wrestled with who should police digital assets. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 passed the House this summer, but the Senate had not acted. Now, two Senate committees have released competing drafts, each promising regulatory order. These drafts create a new jurisdictional map poised to reshape everything from Bitcoin spot […] The post SEC vs CFTC Rematch Booked Over Who Polices US Crypto—and Your Coins appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The founder of the prediction marketplace spoke at Cantor Fitzgerald’s crypto, AI and blockchain conference in Miami.

The incident at the Massillon, Ohio, facility followed the company's Q3 earnings report on Monday, showing a net loss of over $266 million. Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer confirmed that a fire broke out at its facility in Massillon, Ohio, on Tuesday, with no reported casualties. The fire affected two of 26 buildings under construction at the Massillon site, which does not have any mining rigs installed, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Bitdeer said it “does not expect” the incident to impact the company’s operational hashrate, a measure of the total computing power commanded by its mining operations. Read more

New data shows stable altcoin speculation despite Bitcoin’s price drop, hinting at early signs of risk re-entry and a more mature altcoin cycle ahead. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) 10% decline in October, Capriole Investments’ Altcoin Speculation Index has remained flat around 25%, suggesting that speculative activity in the altcoin market is holding steady rather than collapsing alongside BTC. This relative stability could indicate an early phase of re-entry among market participants, as investors selectively rotate into higher-risk crypto assets despite macroeconomic caution. Key takeaways: Altcoin speculation remains stable despite Bitcoin’s October slump to $100,000. Read more

Deaton barely mentioned crypto in his new campaign, unlike his crypto-focused approach during the race against Warren last year.

Ethereum is bouncing today, but ETH is still a long way off from its August high. Can bulls turn things around? Here's what the charts say.

Solana Company intends to tokenize shares on Superstate’s Opening Bell, a regulated platform enabling companies to move stocks on-chain.

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Abdul Rafay Gadit writes about how DATCO’s are reshaping corporate finance. Then, we take a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown, with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.

Bolivia has trialled Solana to host its presidential election ballot – Solana price predictions now eye new highs with real-world adoption. The post Solana Price Prediction: Bolivia Just Used SOL Tech in a Presidential Election – Is This the Start of Real-World Adoption? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The exchange used an “EmergencyLock” function.

After a jury deadlocked on a verdict for two brothers accused of perpetrating a $25 million exploit on Ethereum, prosecutors are looking to retry them in 2026. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, two brothers indicted for their alleged role in money laundering and fraud involving a $25 million exploit of the Ethereum blockchain, could face a second trial as early as February. In a Monday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, lawyers representing the US government requested a federal judge schedule a retrial for the Peraire-Bueno brothers “as soon as practicable in late February or early March 2026.” The request came about three days after a judge declared a mistrial in the case, following the jurors’ inability to reach a verdict. Read more

The THETA price has been inching upward but still feels like it is missing that extra push. Theta continues to find stability in a market currently battling to hold ground as it consolidates near $0.47. Meanwhile, investors are closely monitoring the token to see if the quiet movement hints towards a possible breakout. In another […] The post Theta Price Update: THETA Moves Near $0.45 — Why EV2 Presale Is Capturing Investor Attention Across Crypto and Gaming Communities appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.

Matt Hougan has said the next crypto uptrend may be led by regulated ICOs. Coinbase has reopened U.S. token sales with monthly listings, USDC bidding, pro-small allocation rules, anti-flipping penalties, strict issuer vetting, and disclosure, which he has said could shape markets by 2026. The post Bitwise CIO Declares ‘Compliant ICOs’ Will Power Crypto’s Next Bull Run – Here’s Why appeared first on Cryptonews.

‘Blockchain is the money of AI,’ said the 50T founder, who’s betting 20% of his next fund on startups that don’t yet exist.