Blockstream researchers introduced SHRINCS, a new post-quantum signature scheme designed specifically for Bitcoin to resist quantum computer attacks while maintaining about three transactions per second capacity. SHRINCS uses the SHA-256 hash function already integral to Bitcoin and combines a compact stateful signing method with a stateless fallback to handle key management challenges. Although still in draft form with pending security proofs and unaudited software, SHRINCS represents a significant step in Bitcoin's post-quantum migration efforts, requiring a network soft fork and broad support for adoption. This development addresses concerns over quantum threats without drastically reducing Bitcoin's transaction throughput, unlike other proposed schemes.
Prosafe SE announced its Q2 2026 results highlighting a very safe quarter with nearly 100% commercial uptime across its accommodation units, except for a brief period during maintenance (SPSs) at the start of the quarter. The company operates five ac...
Prediction markets now see only a 10% chance that Stripe will acquire any part of PayPal in 2026, down from 70% earlier this year. Stripe and Advent International withdrew their $60.50 per share bid, valuing PayPal at over $53 billion, after PayPal's...
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $242.3 million on August 27, marking their ninth consecutive day of net inflows and bringing the total to about $3.04 billion since August 17. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust led inflows with $...
OpenSea has partnered with Perplexity Computer to provide live cross-chain market data covering over 25 blockchains. This integration allows Perplexity's AI to answer user queries about token and NFT trading activity using real-time onchain data from...
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) was upgraded to Strong Buy due to its strong Q2 results and a raised AFFO guidance of $1.219–$1.225 billion. The company maintains a solid balance sheet with 4.8x leverage and offers a highly attractive, sustainab...
