Bitcoin may take 7 years to upgrade to post-quantum: BIP-360 co-author
BIP-360 co-author Ethan Heilman says making Bitcoin to quantum-secure could take 7 years. Recent breakthroughs suggest time is running out.
Day: 18 February 2026
ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026
The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month...
How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.The...
Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi
The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200,...
Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters...
Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash...
Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions...
Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA growth fuel optimism
Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi...
Brevan Howard’s Crypto Fund Endures Worst Year Since Launch, Down 29.5% in 2025
Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst annual performance since launching in 2021, as crypto...
Kraken Integrates OTC Desk With ICE Chat to Serve Institutional Traders
Kraken connects its OTC desk to ICE Chat, embedding crypto liquidity into institutional trading workflows. Kraken announces on February 17,...
Enso Launches Live Cross‑Chain Execution With Chainlink CCIP, Expanding DeFi Infrastructure
Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP, advancing decentralized finance ( DeFi)...
Quant Giant Jane Street Adds $276M in IBIT Shares During Q4 2025
Jane Street Group sharply increased its exposure to Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust in the fourth quarter of 2025, scooping up...
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake...
Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action
Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity...
Coin Center urges Senate not to axe crypto developer protection bill
Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be...
