# Crypto Related Articles

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Bitcoin’s Quantum Debate Heats Up As Adam Back Challenges Nic Carter

Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly criticized Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter for his support of Project Eleven, a startup focused on protecting crypto assets from quantum computing threats. Back argued that Bitcoin developers are already researching quantum risks quietly and called Carter’s public warnings "uninformed noise" that causes confusion rather than useful action. He believes the quantum threat is decades away. Carter defended his position, stating he became deeply concerned after discussions with Project Eleven’s CEO and disclosed his financial stake in the project. He warned that governments are preparing for a post-quantum era and called Bitcoin a high-value target if its cryptography remains unchanged. Experts are divided on the timeline. Some, like Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, warn the threat could emerge in as little as 2-9 years. Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin cited models showing a 20% chance of quantum computers breaking modern cryptography before 2030, with a median forecast of 2040. Others, including investor Kevin O’Leary, doubt attacking Bitcoin would be a priority for quantum technology. The debate highlights a split in the crypto community over the urgency of the quantum threat and the value of public warnings.

bitcoinist12/21 04:32

Bitcoin’s Quantum Debate Heats Up As Adam Back Challenges Nic Carter

bitcoinist12/21 04:32

Bybit Returns To UK’s Crypto Scene Following 2023 Exit — Details

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is relaunching its platform in the United Kingdom after halting operations in late 2023 due to stricter Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations. The new UK platform will offer spot trading on 100 digital asset pairs and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading. Bybit's return was made possible through a partnership with Archax, an FCA-approved digital asset exchange, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and financial promotion rules. The exchange aims to provide UK users with reliable access to global crypto opportunities within a transparent and compliant framework. This re-entry is strategic, aligning with the UK's growing crypto adoption, though recent FCA data shows a slight decline in ownership from 12% to 8% of adults over the past year.

bitcoinist12/21 03:01

Bybit Returns To UK’s Crypto Scene Following 2023 Exit — Details

bitcoinist12/21 03:01

Crypto Advocate Senator Lummis Set To Leave Capitol Hill In 2026 – Details

US Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), a leading cryptocurrency advocate, announced on December 19, 2025, that she will not seek reelection in 2026 and will leave the Senate in early 2027. Citing the exhausting pace of Senate work, the 71-year-old stated she did not have "six more years" of energy. Lummis has been a pivotal figure in digital asset regulation, chairing the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. She co-led efforts to craft a comprehensive crypto market structure bill and helped negotiate the landmark GENIUS Act, which established a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. In her final months, she plans to focus on advancing her crypto regulatory priorities, including the market structure bill that defines boundaries between the SEC and CFTC. Her open seat in Wyoming is expected to remain with the GOP.

bitcoinist12/20 23:01

Crypto Advocate Senator Lummis Set To Leave Capitol Hill In 2026 – Details

bitcoinist12/20 23:01

MEXC Under Fire Again After Users Flag Premarket Scams

MEXC faces renewed criticism as users report fund losses and premarket trading issues. Analyst Gautamgg highlighted two recent cases where the exchange allegedly violated its own rules. In one instance, a buyer purchased tokens at $0.40, but when the listing price reached $1.30, the seller defaulted. Instead of refunding the buyer as per Rule 10, MEXC retained the collateral. Another user reported canceled trades and frozen USDT for over 10 days with unclear support responses. This controversy follows previous accusations in late October when MEXC was accused of freezing over $3 million in user funds without justification. The exchange's CSO later apologized and released the funds. MEXC has since published Proof of Reserves and claims to combat fraud, having blocked over 70,000 fraud attempts recently. However, trust concerns persist as crypto scams surge industry-wide, with TRM Labs reporting a 456% increase in AI-related scams and $2.47 billion lost in the first half of the year.

TheNewsCrypto12/20 17:54

MEXC Under Fire Again After Users Flag Premarket Scams

TheNewsCrypto12/20 17:54

Blockchain and no-code tools challenge AWS' dominance: Crypto exec

The rise of AI-powered no-code tools and blockchain technology is challenging Amazon Web Services' dominance in cloud computing, according to Lomesh Dutta of the Dfinity Foundation. These tools democratize app creation and enable AI-driven, continuously updated user experiences without relying on centralized servers. Blockchain provides a secure, tamper-resistant infrastructure that operates without constant human intervention. Despite promoting decentralization, many crypto and Web3 projects still depend on AWS, as seen in multiple 2025 outages that disrupted major platforms like Binance, Coinbase, and MetaMask. Industry executives argue that true decentralization must extend beyond the ledger to infrastructure to avoid reliance on centralized providers.

cointelegraph12/20 17:44

Blockchain and no-code tools challenge AWS' dominance: Crypto exec

cointelegraph12/20 17:44

What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation

Key takeaways: Large market participants are reducing crypto exposure, macro tightening weighs on risk appetite, and buyer demand is weakening. BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) holds ~4M ETH, 193 BTC, an equity stake, and $1B cash, totaling ~$13.2B. With a market cap of ~$13B, its valuation is tightly linked to ETH's price due to the massive holding. However, dilution from financing activities (36M+ shares and warrants issued) means growing ETH doesn't automatically increase value per share. BMNR acts as a public proxy for ETH exposure but is also affected by dilution, liabilities, and corporate risks, making it an amplified yet distorted reflection of ETH's price.

cointelegraph12/20 15:58

What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation

cointelegraph12/20 15:58

Polish Parliament Slams The Brakes On Crypto Market Act After Controversial Revival

Polish lawmakers have halted discussions on the controversial Crypto-Asset Market Act until January. The lower house, the Sejm, recently passed a nearly identical version of a bill previously vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki, who expressed concerns about overregulation, threats to innovation, and potential startup exodus. Despite failing to override the veto, the ruling coalition reintroduced the bill with minimal changes, including a reduced fee for crypto intermediaries from 0.4% to 0.1%. The Senate has delayed its decision to carefully review the amendments, with further discussions scheduled for January.

bitcoinist12/20 13:02

Polish Parliament Slams The Brakes On Crypto Market Act After Controversial Revival

bitcoinist12/20 13:02

redphone 2026 Prophecy: The Silicon Era Dawns, Crypto Becomes the 'Last Free Harbor'

Cryptocurrency researcher redphone reflects on the technological and philosophical shifts defining the post-2022 era—dubbed the "Silicon Epoch"—where AI, crypto, and existential transformation converge. He observes that AI has fractured reality, making trust scarce; only market signals and prediction markets like Polymarket offer reliable truth. As machines replace human labor and thought, traditional economic and social structures collapse, leaving crypto as the last bastion of financial privacy and freedom. The essay explores themes of virtual alienation, the erosion of human purpose, and the silent cognitive war waged through digital misinformation. Redphone argues that curiosity and the will to question are now humanity’s most valuable traits. In a world of infinite synthetic content, crypto represents both a refuge and a tool for sovereignty—enabling open, unbreakable systems amid growing control and surveillance. The future, he suggests, is not to be predicted but created: through courage, love, and uncompromising self-determination.

marsbit12/20 09:42

redphone 2026 Prophecy: The Silicon Era Dawns, Crypto Becomes the 'Last Free Harbor'

marsbit12/20 09:42

Encrypted Prophet redphone: The Silicon Era Dawns, Crypto Becomes the 'Last Free Port'

In his essay "Encrypted Prophet redphone: The Silicon Era Arrives, Crypto Becomes the 'Last Free Port'," crypto researcher redphone reflects on the technological and societal shifts driven by AI and crypto, framing 2022-11-30 as the breakpoint between the old world ("Ante Carnem") and the new "Silicon Era" ("Anno Silicii"). He argues that AI has made information cheap and unreliable, leaving financial markets as the only trustworthy signal. This acceleration has led to human alienation, where virtual interactions replace real ones, and people feel disconnected from a reality that is increasingly simulated. redphone explores themes like the erosion of labor value due to AI, which could make capitalism obsolete as machine intelligence undercuts human metabolic cost. He warns of cognitive wars fought through information manipulation, where algorithms colonize minds and fracture relationships. In this context, crypto emerges as a critical sanctuary for financial privacy and autonomy—a "last free port" in a surveilled world. He emphasizes that curiosity and the willingness to ask questions become稀缺 resources in an age of abundant AI-generated answers. The essay concludes on a philosophical note: as machines solve scarcity, humanity must shift from a fear-driven existence to one centered on love and meaningful creation. Crypto, often dismissed as a joke, is likened to a Trojan horse—a tool for building freedom under the radar. redphone urges readers to embrace their agency, use open-source crypto systems, and remember that the future is not a predetermined fate but a "fire to be stolen."

Odaily星球日报12/20 09:40

Encrypted Prophet redphone: The Silicon Era Dawns, Crypto Becomes the 'Last Free Port'

Odaily星球日报12/20 09:40

Crypto Giants Battle Banks Over Stablecoin Reward Programs

A coalition of over 125 crypto companies is advocating for the protection of stablecoin reward programs amid opposition from traditional banks. The dispute centers on the GENIUS Act, which currently allows platforms—but not issuers—to offer rewards. Banking groups are pushing to extend restrictions to platforms, arguing that such programs carry risks similar to interest paid by issuers. The crypto industry, led by groups like the Blockchain Association, compares these rewards to credit card incentives and warns that limiting them would harm competition and innovation. They emphasize that stablecoin rewards offer significantly higher returns than traditional bank accounts, which yield minimal interest, and argue that restricting these programs would primarily benefit large banks at the expense of consumers and fintech firms.

TheNewsCrypto12/20 09:03

Crypto Giants Battle Banks Over Stablecoin Reward Programs