Blockstream has introduced a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) called SHRINCS, a post-quantum signature scheme designed to protect Bitcoin from potential quantum computing threats. SHRINCS is already tested on Blockstream’s Liquid sidechain but presents challenges such as significantly larger signature sizes and complex key management, which could impact usability and scalability. While it maintains current transaction speeds under Segregated Witness, broader adoption would require community consensus and further technical development. Blockstream is also exploring related technologies like lattice-based schemes and zero-knowledge proofs to improve performance and security, but implementation on Bitcoin’s main network remains uncertain and will involve lengthy governance discussions.
Corpay's CFO Peter Walker highlighted strong momentum in Q2, driven by solid sales, retention, and same-store sales, leading to an upward revision of their 2026 guidance. The company has delivered five consecutive quarters of double-digit organic gro...
Advantage Energy sold its Wembley leases for C$316 million to eliminate high-cost, non-core assets reliant on third-party processing. This strategic move strengthens cost control and operational integration while significantly improving the company's...
Shopify and Affirm have introduced Shop Pay Installments in Australia, allowing shoppers to split purchases into biweekly or monthly payments with options for interest-free or interest-bearing plans. This service, already available in the U.S., Canad...
A federal judge in California ruled that the Pentagon's decision to blacklist AI company Anthropic violated the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The judge vacated Anthropic's supply chain risk designation, which had ...
US President Donald Trump indicated potential sanctions on Chinese banks linked to Iran sanctions, while US and Chinese officials continue preparing for Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming US visit. Despite tough rhetoric, both countries focus on...
