Attacking bitcoin mining with a quantum computer would require the energy of a star, academics say
One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star. Another replicates every major “quantum factoring breakthrough” using a 1981 home computer and a dog....
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Trump secures two week ceasefire with Iran, Bitcoin reclaims $70k
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very far along” toward a “definitive” peace agreement, confirming that Washington had agreed to a two-week ceasefire to keep negotiations on track. “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…...
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Iran drone attack on Bahraini facility extinguished with no casualties
The incident underscores Iran’s strategic pressure tactics, impacting market perceptions of regime stability and regional conflict dynamics. The post Iran drone attack on Bahraini facility extinguished with no casualties appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Whale.io Launches the First AI Agent MCP for Crypto Casino
[PRESS RELEASE – Mont Fleuri, Seychelles, April 7th, 2026] Whale.io is announcing the launch of its AI Agent MCP (Model Context Protocol) – the first of its kind in the online crypto casino space – alongside a two-week campaign built entirely around it. The campaign kicks off soon and...
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Iran maintains regional influence despite military setbacks, complicating ceasefire
Iran’s sustained influence amid military setbacks complicates geopolitical stability, challenging ceasefire prospects and market predictions. The post Iran maintains regional influence despite military setbacks, complicating ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran agrees to 14-day ceasefire contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening
The ceasefire signals a potential shift towards diplomacy, impacting global oil markets and reducing speculative trading opportunities. The post Iran agrees to 14-day ceasefire contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin Taps $72K as Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran
Bitcoin prices tapped $72,380 in early trading in Asia on Wednesday morning, its highest level since March 18, three weeks ago. However, it has still not broken out of a two-month-long rangebound channel, so gains are likely to be short-term. The move followed an announcement by US President Trump...
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XRP zooms 5% on bitcoin strength, but trend reversal still unconfirmed
Breakout backed by institutional flows and whale buying, though broader downtrend and weak ETF demand cap conviction....
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Grayscale Highlights XRP’s Push To Counter Quantum Risk
Developers working on the XRP Ledger added a new type of digital signature to the network’s test environment in December 2025 — one designed to hold up against attacks from quantum computers. The upgrade, known as ML-DSA, replaces older cryptographic systems and produces signatures about 2,420 bytes in size....
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see $159M outflow, XRP ETFs gain $3.3M
Shifting trader sentiment and geopolitical tensions may drive volatility, influencing Bitcoin’s future trajectory and market dynamics. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs see $159M outflow, XRP ETFs gain $3.3M appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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