Author: Kryptonews

Bitcoin backers have minimized claims that fears around quantum computing being a threat to the cryptocurrency sooner than expected are dragging on its price. Glassnode lead analyst James Check said in an X post on Thursday that linking Bitcoin’s price to quantum computing fears “is akin to blaming market manipulation for red candles, and declining exchange balances for green ones.” Check argued that while quantum computing may be “keeping some capital away” from Bitcoin (BTC), the weakness in Bitcoin’s price performance has been driven far more by heavy selling from long-term holders. “Bitcoin saw sell-side from HODLers in 2025, which would have…

Researchers at the Pompeii Archaeological Park have utilized cutting-edge imaging technology to decipher centuries-old graffiti—both textual and figurative, some of it quite spicy!—written on the walls of a theater district corridor in the ancient city. The project, called Bruits de coulous (Rumors) was initiated by a team from the Sorbonne in Paris and the University of Québec in Montreal during two field campaigns, in 2022 and 2025. The goal of the project is to “restore these inscriptions to their spatial context, revealing through graffiti thematic/spatial clusters, interactions, and multiple forms of sociability within a public space.” The space, it turns…

21Shares, a renowned crypto ETPs issuer, is launching the exclusive Dogecoin ETF. This launch underscores a landmark development in the mainstream adoption of meme coins. As 21Shares disclosed in its official press release, the latest Dogecoin ETF, which is physically backed, offers $DOGE exposure. Hence, the investors can access $DOGE without any need to directly hold it. 21Shares Introduces New Dogecoin ETF ‘$TDOG’ to Bolster Global Crypto Adoption The 21Shares Dogecoin ETF will operate under the ticker symbol $TDOG at eligible brokerages. The launch denotes a significant shift in the way the conventional investors perceive digital assets. Once discredited as…

As Ethereum (ETH) kicks off the year with a recovery past the critical $3,000 threshold amid a broader cryptocurrency market rally in early 2026, it continues to struggle against a key resistance level at $3,400. Currently, the second-largest cryptocurrency is entering a consolidation phase below this significant mark. Technical analyst Ali Martinez has suggested that should the buying momentum observed in recent weeks persist, Ethereum could soon embark on a new rally that might bring it closer to reaching all-time high levels.  Ethereum Poised For Potential Price Breakout In a recent update shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter),…

Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board to assess how advances in quantum computing could affect the cryptography used by major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase introduced the advisory board formed by experts in quantum computing, cryptography, distributed systems and blockchain security from academia and industry, including senior researchers from major universities, the Ethereum ecosystem and Coinbase.The board will publish public papers assessing the state of quantum computing and its implications for blockchain systems, issue guidance for developers, organizations and users and respond to major advances in quantum technology with independent analysis. Independent quantum…

Within three to five years, billions of artificial intelligence agents that can work without human input will use crypto and stablecoins for everyday payments on behalf of users, says Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle.“Three years, five years from now, one can reasonably expect that there will be billions, literally billions of AI agents conducting economic activity in the world on a continuous basis,” Allaire said on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.“They need an economic system. They need a financial system. They need a payment system. There is no other alternative, in my view,…

US exchange Nasdaq has filed a rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to remove limits on options tied to spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds, in a move to align crypto ETF options with rules applied to other commodity-based funds.The proposal, filed on Jan. 7 and made effective on Wednesday, lifts the existing 25,000-contract limits on options linked to a range of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs listed on Nasdaq, including products from BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, Grayscale, ARK/21Shares and VanEck, according to the filing.The SEC waived its standard 30-day waiting period, allowing the rule change to take…

While the San Francisco 49ers may have blown their chance at a hometown Super Bowl win, that hasn’t stopped the Bay Area from getting into the festivities. On Thursday, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco announced that it will stage a major new public art commission by Jeffrey Gibson. The work—an adaptation of Gibson’s 2022 video installation THIS BURNING WORLD—will be installed on the façade of the former Bloomingdale’s building at San Francisco Centre over the next week, as the city hosts the 2026 edition of the FOG Design+Art Fair. The 433-foot-long vinyl mural spans an entire city block…

Key NotesBitwise’s new BPRO fund maintains minimum 25% gold allocation while actively adjusting Bitcoin, precious metals, and mining stock positions.The 0.96% annual fee undercuts competitor BTGD’s 1.05% expense ratio in the currency debasement hedge category.Partnership with Boston-based Proficio Capital brings $5 billion firm’s expertise to precious metals strategy component. Bitwise Asset Management launched the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF on NYSE Arca on Jan. 22. The fund combines Bitcoin BTC $89 422 24h volatility: 0.7% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $41.96 B with gold and other precious metals. It also invests in mining stocks. The fund trades under the…

Ethereum is trying to stabilize above the $3,100 level after failing to break the $3,400 resistance, as the broader crypto market struggles to recover momentum. While bulls managed to defend key support in recent sessions, price action remains fragile and highly reactive, with sellers still showing up on rallies. ETH is stuck in a tight range, and traders are watching closely to see whether this pullback turns into a deeper correction or simply a reset before the next move higher. Related Reading A report from Arab Chain highlights that Binance data is signaling a sensitive phase for Ethereum at the…