Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC for a 15-bit ECC break on IBM quantum hardware, but Bitcoin developers argue the result can be reproduced with random bits, leaving Bitcoin’s 256-bit security unaffected for now.

Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on IBM quantum hardware, but developers proved the result is reproducible with random noise, indicating no quantum advantage and leaving Bitcoin security intact.

Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC ($78,000) for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on IBM quantum hardware. Bitcoin developers reproduced the result with random bits, showing no quantum advantage. Bitcoin's 256-bit security remains intact.

A comprehensive guide to blockchain smart contracts: their self-executing mechanism, three main types (smart legal contracts, DAOs, ALCs), advantages over traditional contracts, real-world applications in law and economics, and the successful IBM Maersk TradeLens case, along with current limitations.

IBM has launched Digital Asset Haven with Dfns to help banks, governments, and large enterprises securely manage crypto and blockchain-based assets, with support for over 40 blockchains and integrated compliance tools.

IBM beat revenue and earnings expectations in the first quarter, but slowing software growth revived investor concerns over AI competition. Strong infrastructure performance offered support, while management maintained its outlook.

IBM beat revenue and earnings estimates in the first quarter, but slowing software growth and rising concerns over AI competition pushed its shares down 7% in pre-market trading.

IBM beat revenue and earnings expectations in the first quarter, but slowing software growth and rising concerns over AI competition pushed its shares down 7% in pre-market trading. Strong infrastructure demand offered support, while management maintained that AI remains a growth tailwind.