Author: Kryptonews

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…

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.Authorities in France have started a preliminary investigation into a breach of cryptocurrency tax platform Waltio that could have compromised users’ personal data.According to a Thursday notice by French cybersecurity authorities, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and the country’s National Cyber ​​Unit were investigating the nature of the stolen data and identities of Waltio users. The notice warned that users affected by the breach could be targeted in an attempt to move their digital assets…

Shares of digital asset custodian BitGo Holdings (BTG) have swung sharply since the company’s public debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, with early gains quickly reversing as initial IPO enthusiasm cooled and investors moved to lock in profits.BitGo priced its initial public offering at $18 a share and it jumped about 25% in its first day of trading, reflecting strong early demand. While the stock closed only modestly higher in its first full session, the rally proved short-lived. Shares have since fallen below their IPO price, declining as much as 13.4% on Friday, according to Yahoo Finance…