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03/21/2026 06:25 AM

BTQ Technologies Launches BIP 360 Testnet, Pushing Bitcoin Toward Quantum-Proof Security

TLDR: BTQ Technologies launched testnet v0.3 of Bitcoin Quantum, marking the first live implementation of BIP 360. BIP 360 introduces Pay-to-Merkle-Root outputs that hide public keys, reducing exposure to future quantum attacks. Bitcoin’s current ECDSA encryption could be broken by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer targeting private keys. Moving BIP 360 to Bitcoin’s mainnet requires [...]

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03/21/2026 06:00 AM

Kraken’s Parent Payward Backs White House AI Framework to Strengthen U.S. Financial Infrastructure

TLDR: Payward supports the White House AI framework to establish a clear, consistent federal AI policy across the U.S.  Co-CEO Arjun Sethi warns that regulatory fragmentation becomes a chokepoint on deployment and capital allocation.  Kraken backed the framework on X, stating AI will shape the next generation of financial and economic infrastructure.  Payward sees the [...]

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03/20/2026 10:00 PM

DraftKings and ZunaBet: Two Platforms, Two Directions for Online Gambling

The online gambling conversation used to revolve around a small group of major operators. DraftKings, along with a few other household names, dominated headlines, advertising, and player sign-ups. That has not changed entirely, but something else is happening alongside it. A growing number of players are actively searching for crypto-native alternatives, and platforms like ZunaBet [...]

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03/20/2026 08:29 PM

Eid Crypto Trends: Bitcoin Holds Near $70K as Seasonal Patterns Reappear

TLDR: Bitcoin trades near $70K ahead of Eid 2026, aligning with recent consolidation ranges. Historical Eid periods show mixed outcomes despite recurring increases in trading activity. Market participation often rises during Eid due to higher liquidity and festive spending. Price movements during Eid reflect broader cycles rather than fixed seasonal direction. Bitcoin is trading near [...]

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03/20/2026 08:14 PM

Ledger Appoints John Andrews as CFO, Opens New York Office Amid U.S. Expansion Push

TLDR: John Andrews joins Ledger as CFO, bringing 25+ years of finance experience and Circle’s IPO background. Ledger opens a New York office as part of a multi-million-dollar investment to grow its U.S. institutional base. Ledger secures over 20% of the world’s crypto and more than 30% of retail-held dollar stablecoins globally. Ledger is reportedly [...]

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03/20/2026 07:46 PM

DarkSword iPhone Exploit Threatens Crypto Wallets: What Every Holder Must Know Now

TLDR: DarkSword exploits six iOS vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, requiring no user clicks to execute. Around 270 million iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7 remain exposed until users update to iOS 26.3. Three threat actors, including Russian group UNC6353, are linked to the DarkSword exploit campaign. Apple has patched all six vulnerabilities; updating immediately is [...]

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03/20/2026 07:03 PM

Roblox (RBLX) Stock Dips as Platform Introduces Revenue Share on Brand Sponsorships

Roblox (RBLX) stock drops 1.2% after announcing plans to take a cut of sponsorship revenue and adding gaming industry veteran Dennis Durkin to its board.

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03/20/2026 07:02 PM

GameStop (GME) Stock: Analyst Predictions Ahead of March 24 Earnings Release

GameStop (GME) reports Q4 2025 earnings March 24. Analysts project $0.37 EPS and $1.47B revenue. Stock up 14% YTD with $8.8B cash and $519M in Bitcoin.

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03/20/2026 07:01 PM

Coinbase (COIN) vs Robinhood (HOOD): Top Crypto Stock Investment Comparison 2025

Compare Coinbase (COIN) vs Robinhood (HOOD) earnings, analyst ratings, and price targets to find the better crypto stock investment for 2025.

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03/20/2026 06:14 PM

NIO (NIO) Stock Plunges 6.5% as Shelf Registration Sparks Dilution Worries

NIO (NIO) stock dropped 6.5% after shelf registration filing sparked dilution concerns, reversing momentum from first quarterly profit report.

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