The estimated GPU cost to prepare a Quantum-Safe Bitcoin (QSB) transaction has fallen from about $320 to $59, an 82% reduction based on simulated workloads. QSB transactions enhance Bitcoin's security against future quantum computer attacks by using hash-based protection without needing protocol upgrades. However, QSB transactions remain nonstandard, requiring direct miner submission and substantial off-chain computation. The technology protects coins whose public keys are not yet exposed, but broader adoption would need changes to Bitcoin's consensus rules and miner cooperation.
As of Oct 13, 2026 22:02 WIB, Bitcoin trades at Rp1.496.247.047 on Pluang, showing a 1.52% increase over the past day. The market cap stands at Rp29.941,75 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of Rp558 trillion. Pluang users exhibit balanced order activity at 50% sell and 50% buy, with a typical holding period of 111 days, highlighting steady investor engagement despite the evolving technical landscape around Bitcoin security.
Bitcoin traded around $83,200, showing relative strength as major altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana fell between 1.3% and 11.9% over the week. This resilience is attributed to Bitcoin's regulated fund investor base, unlike altcoins which face f...
Strategy repurchased $368.7 million of its STRC preferred stock from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11, significantly more than the $50.2 million spent on buying 584 BTC during the same period. This aggressive buyback pushed STRC's price to $99.88, its highest sin...
Bitcoin has traded in a narrow range around $82,000 to $83,000 in mid-October 2026, showing limited momentum despite typical seasonal gains. A significant transfer of over 4,500 BTC from a long-dormant wallet attracted attention but did not trigger m...
Bitcoin gained 0.62% to $83,236 while most major cryptocurrencies like Ether, XRP, BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin declined on October 13. The total crypto market capitalization fell by 3.55% to $2.82 trillion, with trading volume reaching nearly $95 billi...
Bitcoin's price is currently around $83,266, struggling to break through resistance between $83,800 and $84,254 despite mostly bullish moving averages. Oscillators show neutral momentum, indicating indecision among buyers. A decisive move above $84,2...
