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Dormant Bitcoin wallets sit vulnerable. Quantum computers could crack their exposed public keys, threatening billions in cryptocurrency holdings across thousands of inactive accounts that haven’t moved coins in years. The threat isn’t theoretical anymore. As quantum computing advances rapidly, Bitcoin’s elliptic curve cryptography looks increasingly fragile against machines that could break current security models. Dormant wallets face the biggest risk because they’ve already revealed their public keys through past transactions. Fresh wallets that never sent coins remain safer for now. But older accounts with exposed keys could get drained fast once quantum machines reach sufficient power levels. Market anxiety grows…

Pharos Network, the Financial Layer 1 blockchain built for RealFi, announced the launch of its “Stake Before the Stake” incentive campaign. Supported exclusively by OKX Wallet, this strategic initiative aims to establish a capital foundation and foster community alignment ahead of the upcoming Pharos Mainnet launch. Through a dedicated campaign supported by OKX Wallet, global users can participate in a structured staking framework to earn up to 16% annualized yield (APY) and qualify for future Pharos airdrops. The campaign provides a transparent and accessible entry point for early adopters to engage with the Pharos ecosystem as it moves toward its…

Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is one of the 9 Best QQQ Stocks to Buy Now. ​On March 25, Paychex reported its financial results for FQ3 2026, highlighting a 20% increase in total revenue to $1.8 billion. This growth was driven by the Management Solutions segment, which rose 23% to $1.4 billion, aided by the April 2025 acquisition of Paycor. Operating income for the quarter increased 14% to $792.0 million, while adjusted operating income grew 22% to $863.2 million. Diluted EPS reached $1.56, representing a 9% increase. Total expenses rose 24% during the quarter to $1 billion, primarily due to compensation-related costs…

Now almost a week old, the Bitcoin (BTC) recovery is “fragile” as the crypto market faces geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds from the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to Nic Puckrin, a crypto market analyst and founder of the Coin Bureau media outlet.“Even if the war ends now, its repercussions will likely be the story of 2026, and certainly the dominant narrative for Q2. I don’t expect to see a rate cut until late Q3 or Q4, if at all,” Puckrin told Cointelegraph. He said that he sees: “For a push toward $90,000, we would need to see a combination…

Wall Street is preparing for a volatile week ahead as investors navigate a complex landscape of geopolitical tension, major bank earnings, and critical wholesale inflation figures — the Producer Price Index.The corporate earnings schedule is packed, with quarterly reports expected from heavyweights including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, PepsiCo, and Netflix.Regarding economic indicators, market participants will prioritize upcoming home sales figures, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, and industrial production statistics.Also Read | Middle East conflict: How will US Navy clear mines in Strait of Hormuz?Energy markets are particularly sensitive right now due to the collapse of diplomatic negotiations…

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao admitted that too much transparency is hurting crypto users. Midnight, Aleo, Oasis Network, and Zcash are currently addressing the privacy dilemma that is preventing broader institutional adoption of blockchain and crypto. Transparency used to be one of the key selling points of cryptocurrencies. However, as it blurs the boundaries with traditional finance, many have found that too much of it poses a serious problem. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, recently confirmed that too much transparency is hurting crypto users. Ex-CEO Of Binance Confirms Privacy Is The Biggest Concern In Crypto In…

Episode 73 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with Tim Copeland, Kelvin Sparks, Sam Green, founder of Cambrian Network, and Austin Griffith, head of builder growth at the Ethereum Foundation.Listen below, and subscribe to The Crypto Beat on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Twitch, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [email protected]. In episode 73 of The Crypto Beat, Tim and Kelvin sit down with Sam Green and Austin Griffith to discuss how AI agents are already building smart contracts, managing capital, and interacting with onchain systems, while also introducing new risks around security and user control.OUTLINE02:01 – Introduction03:32…

While tech giants invest billions in AI, Apple (NASDAQ:) executives are quietly sitting on their hands and a mountain of cash. Given the massive growth in AI investments, as shown in the graphs below, executives of leading companies at the forefront of AI development must be ecstatic about the prospect of AI significantly boosting their bottom lines. The puzzling question, however, is why Apple isn’t following suit. Or could they be taking a different approach to winning the AI arms race? Apple Avoids The AI Spending BoomApple is one of the world’s most profitable companies. Over the last four quarters,…

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TD Cowen this week initiated equity research coverage on three public Bitcoin treasury companies (PBTCs) and one Ethereum digital asset treasury, publishing proprietary valuation models and KPIs specific to the sector.  The move marks one of the more concrete steps a major bank has taken to build formal research infrastructure around Bitcoin-focused equities. The firm’s analysts, led by Lance Vitanza, view Bitcoin as a long-term store of value — framing it in the tradition of digital gold — and project a price of roughly $140,000 by the end of 2026.  TD Cowen’s thesis holds that PBTCs, companies that accumulate Bitcoin…