Author: Kryptonews

The Ethereum Foundation has made post-quantum security a central focus of the network’s long-term roadmap, announcing the formation of a dedicated Post Quantum (PQ) team.The new team will be led by Thomas Coratger, a cryptographic engineer at the Ethereum Foundation, with support from Emile, a cryptographer closely associated with leanVM, according to crypto researcher Justin Drake. “After years of quiet R&D, EF management has officially declared PQ security a top strategic priority,” Drake said in a Saturday post on X. “It’s now 2026, timelines are accelerating. Time to go full PQ.”The researcher described leanVM, a specialized, minimalist zero-knowledge proof virtual…

The art market is heading into 2026 in a better mood than it’s been in years, according to a new Global Art Market Outlook report from research firm ArtTactic. After a long hangover following the 2022 peak, confidence is back, selectively, cautiously, and with clear favorites. More than half of art market participants now expect the market to grow this year, up sharply from last year. Auction sales are already reflecting that shift: combined fine art sales across major houses rose 11 percent year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by trophy works and single-owner collections that finally tempted sellers off the sidelines. Related…

Bitcoin’s recent price weakness has revived the quantum-computing debate, with one high-profile investor arguing it’s already shaping market behavior — and on-chain analysts saying the real driver is more old-fashioned selling pressure.Gold and silver kept ripping on Thursday, with gold up 1.7% to a record $4,930 an ounce and silver jumping 3.7% to $96, while bitcoin slipped back to just above $89,000, roughly 30% below its early-October peak. Since just after Trump’s November 2024 election win, bitcoin is down 2.6%, versus gains of 205% for silver, 83% for gold, 24% for the Nasdaq and 17.6% for the S&P 500.Castle Island…

BTC price faces pressure as markets brace for a sustained rise in long-term yields driven by economic deficits, particularly in Japan.The gap between the United States’ longer-dated and shorter-dated bonds has widened to its highest level since 2021, signaling potential trouble for Bitcoin (BTC) in 2026.Key takeaways:A wider gap means long-term yields are rising, which can pressure Bitcoin.Japan’s long-bond sell-off is driving the move and pulling US yields higher.Rising yield gap can hurt equities (and Bitcoin)Bitcoin’s market outlook looks increasingly bearish, if an assessment made by David Roberts, head of fixed income at Nedgroup Investments, on the global equity market…

The Ethereum Foundation (EF), a nonprofit organization that supports Ethereum’s development, is turning its long running post quantum research into a public engineering push, forming a dedicated Post Quantum team and calling the effort a top strategic priority for the network.EF researcher Justin Drake said the new group will be led by Thomas Coratger, with support from Emile, who Drake described as a key talent behind “leanVM.”Drake framed leanVM as a core part of Ethereum’s broader approach to post quantum security, arguing that timelines are accelerating and that Ethereum should move into a build phase rather than keep work in…

The world’s biggest global wealth manager, UBS, is reportedly exploring a move to open crypto trading to its wealthiest clients. Bloomberg reported Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that the Swiss banking giant aims to let select private banking clients in Switzerland trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) first, with a possible rollout to the Asia‑Pacific region and the United States later. The person also reportedly said that UBS was currently selecting partners for its crypto offering, although the bank has not publicly confirmed the details.UBS already runs tokenization pilots such as the uMINT tokenized US dollar money market…

196 FIFA, the global governing body for association football, has selected the Avalanche network to develop its own Layer-1 blockchain for its non-fungible token (NFT) platform, FIFA Collect. The news was shared in a blog post published by Avalanche yesterday. The new FIFA Blockchain is a custom Layer 1 (L1) network built to support digital collectibles and enhance fan interaction on a global scale. FIFA chose Avalanche for its ability to handle high transaction volumes, low delays, and full governance control. It also offers low fees and stability during high traffic periods. This new blockchain will serve as the base…

The crypto market is moving fast, and the conversation about the best crypto to invest in 2026 is being shaped by two clear signals: momentum and access. Solana (SOL) is showing resilience around the $127 zone, with buyers still watching support closely as volume stays active and selective inflows keep the network in the spotlight. On the other side, TRON (TRX) is expanding through distribution rather than drama, with a meaningful accessibility push: TRON integrated with WalletConnect, connecting to 600+ wallets and 70,000+ dApps, making it easier for users to move through payments, DeFi, NFTs, and everyday on-chain activity with…

Bitcoin (BTC) may remain pinned below $100,000 for the first half of 2026 as the market lacks bullish catalysts amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Key takeaways:BTC price has a less than 10% chance of retaking $100,000 before Feb. 1, according to prediction markets.Traders predict that Bitcoin is unlikely to see $100,000 before June.Bitcoin’s price will likely drop below Strategy’s cost basis. Less than 10% chance BTC hits $100,000 before FebruaryThe majority of traders on Polymarket and Kalshi don’t expect Bitcoin to return to a six-figure price over the next seven days. As of Thursday, Polymarket bettors are pricing in about 6% odds of BTC…

76 Bucharest, Romania – March 1-2, 2026 – The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated crypto events in Europe. Crypto Expo Europe returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest for its 4th edition—bringing together the brightest minds in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets for two high-impact days of innovation, networking, and opportunity. Recognized as Eastern Europe’s premier crypto and blockchain conference, Crypto Expo Europe continues to attract top-tier talent, industry-leading platforms, and fast-growing Web3 startups from across the continent and beyond. Book your pass today using the code CRYPTOFLIES30 for 30% discount. A powerhouse of insight…