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The Trump administration has unveiled a substantial $6 billion initiative dedicated to advancing science and technology research and development within the United States. A significant portion of this funding, specifically $215 million, is earmarked for a quantum computing competition.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a significant warning to the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing the urgent need to prepare for the potential impact of advanced artificial intelligence on encryption standards.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a call to action for the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing the critical need to develop and implement encryption methods that are resilient against both quantum computing and advanced artificial intelligence (AI).

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake issued a call on March 10, 2024, for cryptocurrency holders to begin "calmly planning for ‘Bunker Mode’" in anticipation of artificial intelligence potentially breaking current encryption standards before the advent of quantum computing.

Ethereum researchers have issued a stark warning that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially break the cryptographic signatures that secure Bitcoin, Ether, and the vast array of tokens built upon these blockchains.

Europol, the European Union's law enforcement agency, has issued a stark warning regarding the vulnerability of cryptocurrency wallets to future quantum computing attacks. The agency anticipates that as quantum computing technology advances, these wallets will become a primary target…

Real Vision founder Raoul Pal stated this week that a potential pause in the ongoing rally of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks could lead to a rotation of capital back into the cryptocurrency market.

Real Vision founder Raoul Pal has indicated that a potential slowdown in the artificial intelligence (AI) stock rally could lead to a rotation of capital back into the cryptocurrency market.

Ethereum's zkAPI has been launched, enabling users to prepay for artificial intelligence (AI) model queries using USDC stablecoins while maintaining anonymity. This new functionality allows individuals to interact with AI models without revealing their personal identity or the specific nature…

A security incident affecting the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet prompted a significant number of Ethereum (ETH) validators to exit their staking positions as a precautionary measure. While the direct financial impact on user funds is reported as minimal, the event highlights…

MetaMask, a widely used cryptocurrency wallet and gateway to decentralized applications, announced on March 14, 2024, that it has temporarily suspended its Ethereum validator operations. This precautionary measure stems from an ongoing internal investigation into a potential security incident.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has detailed a forward-looking plan for the blockchain's evolution, proposing a shift towards a 'cryptographic world computer' that would fundamentally alter its upgrade path. Buterin argues that the upcoming 'Hegota' fork will be the final 'normal'…

Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, has articulated a comprehensive vision for the network's evolution, aiming to transcend its current blockchain architecture by the year 2030. This ambitious roadmap focuses on significantly enhancing Ethereum's scalability and decentralization, enabling it…

The online cryptocurrency casino Duelbits has ceased operations after a significant security breach resulted in the theft of approximately $7 million from its hot wallets. The attack, which occurred recently, saw attackers drain funds across four different blockchains.

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has partnered with Securitize, a digital asset securities firm, to tokenize its ARK Venture Fund. This initiative aims to provide investors with on-chain exposure to private technology companies, a move that could democratize access…

European Union financial supervisors have issued a stark warning regarding the potential threat that quantum computing poses to the security of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The warning, detailed in a recent assessment, highlights that the advanced computational power of quantum…

Investor Kevin O'Leary has articulated a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, predicting it could reach the $1 million mark, provided the cryptocurrency sector successfully navigates the emerging threat posed by quantum computing.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated this week that artificial intelligence (AI) is unlikely to fundamentally doom cryptocurrency security, instead suggesting it could become a powerful tool for defense. Buterin, a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, articulated…

Cryptocurrency researchers have revised their estimates for the time it would take for quantum computers to break the encryption underpinning Bitcoin and Ethereum, suggesting it could take 50% longer than previously calculated.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a significant upgrade, identified as EIP-8288, intended for inclusion in the I-star network enhancement, which is slated to follow the Hegota upgrade. The primary objective of EIP-8288 is to make RISC-V the canonical instruction…