Google has set 2029 as its target for post-quantum cryptography across its products, citing faster progress in quantum hardware and error correction. Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana are taking notably different paths in response to the same threat.
MegaETH has launched its MEGA token after a seven-day countdown, with Binance, KuCoin, and Bitget opening spot trading once the project’s first ecosystem KPI was met.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns that prediction markets remain vulnerable without secure oracles. He highlights risks of centralized oracles, financial incentives for manipulation, and proposes private attestation voting as a solution.
Coinbase reported $1.8 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and a $667 million net loss as weaker crypto prices slowed trading. Derivatives and newer business lines helped offset part of the pressure.
Brent crude climbed to $95.50 after renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Bitcoin traded near $74,335, down 1.6% on the day but still up 4.8% for the week.
Dogecoin moved back above $0.10 after a recent dip, gaining 1.47% in 24 hours while remaining down 8.13% on the week. Traders are watching key support levels and the May 25 beta launch of the Such payment app.
Interactive Brokers now allows clients to transfer crypto from external wallets directly into their accounts, enabling trading of BTC, ETH, SOL alongside stocks, options, and futures without liquidation.
Amazon is in negotiations to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar for roughly $9 billion, aiming to boost its Amazon Leo satellite network against SpaceX's Starlink. Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar makes the deal contingent on Apple's approval, adding a key uncertainty. Globalstar's stock surged 20% after hours on the news.
