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CoinShares Assesses Quantum Threat to Bitcoin as MinimalQuantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin, CoinShares reports.

The advancement of quantum computing poses no immediate threat to the leading cryptocurrency, according to a report by CoinShares.

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ByteDance Unveils Advanced AI Video Generator Seedance 2.0ByteDance releases Seedance 2.0, an AI video generator supporting eight languages.

ByteDance has released a new version of its AI video generation model, Seedance 2.0. It supports eight languages, including Russian and English.

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Bernstein Labels Current Bitcoin Correction as ‘Weakest in History’Bernstein calls current Bitcoin correction 'weakest in history'.

The current downturn is the "weakest bear scenario" in the history of the leading cryptocurrency, analysts at Bernstein stated.

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Capital Outflows from Crypto Funds Slow Amid Record Trading VolumesCapital outflows from crypto products slowed to $187 million, hinting at a market correction's end.

Capital outflows from crypto investment products have slowed to $187 million. Analysts at CoinShares interpret the reduced pace of withdrawals as a potential sign of the market correction nearing its end.

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Elon Musk Shifts Focus from Mars Colonization to Building a Lunar CitySpaceX shifts focus to building a lunar city, aiming for completion in under 10 years, says Elon Musk.

SpaceX has redirected its efforts towards constructing a "self-growing city" on the Moon, a project expected to take less than a decade, according to the company's CEO, Elon Musk.

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First Government Debt, Then Equities — and Now OilRWA moves from bonds to equities to oil, as tokenised commodities and compute finance take shape.

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Silicon Tanks: “Stay hungry, stay foolish” — Stewart BrandStewart Brand’s ideas that foreshadowed bitcoin and the Lindy logic of maintenance.

How the creator of the Whole Earth Catalog anticipated bitcoin’s principles, the information-price paradox and the primacy of perpetual maintenance.

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Block to Cut Workforce as Tether Expands GloballyBlock plans to cut 10% of staff amid restructuring; Tether expands globally.

Fintech company Block, led by Jack Dorsey (Cash App, Square, Afterpay), is preparing to cut up to 10% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring.

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Sharpe Ratio Signals Final Stage of Bear MarketSharpe ratio for Bitcoin hits -10, indicating final bear market stage, says analyst.

The Sharpe ratio for the leading cryptocurrency fell to -10, which analyst Darkfost believes signals the final stage of a bear market.

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Crypto.com CEO Acquires AI.com for $70 Million to Launch AI Agent PlatformCrypto.com CEO buys AI.com for $70M, launches AI platform.

Co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, has acquired the domain AI.com for $70 million in crypto assets and launched a consumer AI platform.

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Vitalik Buterin Criticizes DeFi’s Dollar Dependence, Supports Algorithmic StablecoinsButerin supports algorithmic stablecoins, urges DeFi to reduce dollar reliance.

Buterin classifies algorithmic stablecoins as "genuine" DeFi. He suggests the industry gradually move away from the US dollar peg.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Week in review: Bitcoin’s slide to $60,000 and billion‑dollar losses for crypto treasuriesBitcoin hit $60k, miners squeezed, crypto treasuries logged big paper losses, WLFI drew scrutiny.

Bitcoin tested a local bottom near $60,000, mining difficulty fell 11%, crypto treasuries posted hefty paper losses, reporters uncovered a secret Trump deal, and more from the week.

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Bitwise CEO Sees Bitcoin Correction as an ‘Opportunity’ for InvestorsBitcoin's drop below $70,000 seen as an opportunity by new investors, says Bitwise CEO.

The decline of Bitcoin below $70,000 is perceived differently by long-time holders and new investors. The former feel uncertain, while the latter see a 'second chance,' stated Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley.

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Bullish CEO Predicts Surge in Crypto Industry AcquisitionsCrypto market to see more acquisitions, reducing fragmentation, says Bullish CEO.

In the coming months, the crypto market is expected to see an increase in project acquisitions by larger companies, potentially leading to a significant reduction in fragmentation, stated Bullish CEO Tom Farley.

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops by 11%Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 11.16% to 125.86 T.

Following the latest adjustment, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency decreased by 11.16% to 125.86 T.

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Tether Freezes $544 Million in Illicit Funds at Turkey’s RequestTether froze $544M in illicit funds at Turkey's request, aiding a major investigation.

In late January, Istanbul's prosecutor announced the seizure of $544 million in digital assets linked to illegal betting and money laundering. The operation was conducted with the assistance of Tether, according to Bloomberg.

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ENS Labs Abandons Namechain L2 Network in Favour of EthereumENS Labs halts Namechain L2 development, focusing on Ethereum.

ENS Labs, the company behind the Ethereum Name Service, has announced the cessation of its own L2 solution, Namechain.

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Bithumb Error Causes Bitcoin Price Drop on ExchangeBithumb admitted to mistakenly paying users large amounts in bitcoins, causing a price dip.

The team at South Korean exchange Bithumb admitted to mistakenly paying some users "abnormally large amounts" in bitcoins. Several accounts immediately sold the assets, causing a price dip.

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XRP Surges 18% Following Ripple’s DeFi Expansion AnnouncementRipple unveils DeFi plans for XRPL, boosting XRP by 18%.

Developers at Ripple and XRP Ledger (XRPL) have unveiled a plan to introduce new DeFi options to the network, enhancing the utility of the native token as an intermediary and settlement asset. XRP responded with a rise.

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