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Pardoned BitMEX Cofounder Pledges £20 Million to London Maths Institute

Ben Delo, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, has pledged £20 million to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS) to support curiosity-driven research in theoretical mathematics and physics. This follows a previous £10 million donation. The funds are intended to help LIMS reach a £60 million endowment target and will support research free from traditional academic constraints. Delo, a British billionaire previously convicted and later pardoned for Bank Secrecy Act violations, has a history of donating to scientific and free speech causes. The institute aims to use the funding to attract top researchers and expand its work in basic science, with the director noting growing interest from the tech sector in supporting fundamental research.

TheNewsCrypto03/03 12:58

Pardoned BitMEX Cofounder Pledges £20 Million to London Maths Institute

TheNewsCrypto03/03 12:58

New Bitcoin Post-Quantum Work Undercuts ‘No One Is Building’ Claims

Bitcoin core developer Matt Corallo refutes claims that no serious work is being done on post-quantum cryptography for Bitcoin, pointing to Blockstream's new proposal, OP_SHRINCSVERIFY. This opcode enables SHRINCS, a hybrid hash-based signature scheme combining stateless and stateful elements, aiming for efficient 324-byte signatures with static backups. The topic is gaining traction, with multiple sessions on quantum risks and solutions scheduled at the OPNEXT 2026 conference, featuring speakers from institutions like BlackRock and Coinbase. While SHRINCS offers significant size advantages over NIST alternatives, it remains an open research proposal with unresolved questions. The development underscores that Bitcoin's post-quantum efforts are advancing with concrete proposals, moving beyond theoretical discussion.

bitcoinist02/27 22:02

New Bitcoin Post-Quantum Work Undercuts ‘No One Is Building’ Claims

bitcoinist02/27 22:02

Nimiq Unveils SynapTrack AML Framework to Combat Cross-Chain Crypto Laundering

Nimiq has introduced SynapTrack, a next-generation anti-money laundering (AML) framework designed to combat cross-chain crypto laundering. Developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Birmingham, the system uses blockchain-aware pattern analysis and a self-improving algorithm to track illicit fund flows across multiple blockchains with high accuracy and significantly fewer false positives. During testing with real-world data from the 2025 Bybit breach, SynapTrack achieved a false-positive rate of less than 2%. The framework is now open for feedback and collaboration from developers, researchers, and the crypto community via https://synaptrack.co.uk/.

TheNewsCrypto02/25 15:28

Nimiq Unveils SynapTrack AML Framework to Combat Cross-Chain Crypto Laundering

TheNewsCrypto02/25 15:28

Bitcoin’s Fair Value Faces 20% Quantum Discount—And It’s Only Rising: Research

New research from Capriole Investments indicates Bitcoin's fair value is currently discounted by 20% due to the threat of Quantum Computing, a risk that could increase without a network upgrade. Quantum computers could potentially break into wallets with exposed public keys, compromising Bitcoin's core value propositions and risking up to 30% of its supply. Estimates suggest a 60% probability of a quantum breach ("Q-Day") by 2030. With an upgrade expected to take about two years, the discount could rise to 40% by 2027 and 60% by 2028 if no action is taken. Bitcoin is currently trading around $67,700.

bitcoinist02/21 17:29

Bitcoin’s Fair Value Faces 20% Quantum Discount—And It’s Only Rising: Research

bitcoinist02/21 17:29

Sentient Foundation Officially Established: Committed to Promoting Open Source AGI to Ensure It Benefits All Humanity

Sentient Foundation has officially launched on February 10 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) remains open-source, decentralized, and aligned with human interests. It aims to prevent AGI from being monopolized by a few corporations and instead advocates for a future where this transformative technology benefits all of humanity. The foundation emphasizes that current powerful models like ChatGPT and Gemini are controlled by private entities, risking the concentration of power. It highlights the success of open-source alternatives like DeepSeek and Qwen, which demonstrate that open AI can compete with and even surpass closed models. Sentient Foundation will act as a neutral guardian of the open AGI ecosystem, focusing on key areas such as value alignment and safety, global research collaboration, developer support, inclusive governance, and public advocacy. It draws inspiration from historic open-source successes like Linux, Apache, and Android. Working alongside Sentient Labs, which leads technical research on AI frameworks and models, the foundation ensures that innovations serve the broader goal of open and aligned AGI. It invites researchers, developers, institutions, and policymakers to join its global efforts in promoting transparent, equitable, and beneficial AGI development.

marsbit02/20 01:41

Sentient Foundation Officially Established: Committed to Promoting Open Source AGI to Ensure It Benefits All Humanity

marsbit02/20 01:41

How Much Bitcoin Is Quantum-Vulnerable? Researcher Says 6.9 Million BTC

Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden disputes a CoinShares report estimating only 10,200 BTC are quantum-vulnerable, arguing that approximately 6.9 million BTC—including coins in addresses that have signed transactions at least once—could be at risk if quantum computers advance faster than anticipated. He emphasizes that once a public key is exposed on-chain, any remaining funds in that address become vulnerable to quantum attacks. Pruden specifically highlights Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC as a large vulnerable target. He criticizes the notion that quantum threats are distant, citing evolving research and warning against complacency. The transition to quantum-resistant cryptography would be operationally complex for Bitcoin’s decentralized system, potentially requiring significant downtime and coordinated effort.

bitcoinist02/11 08:03

How Much Bitcoin Is Quantum-Vulnerable? Researcher Says 6.9 Million BTC

bitcoinist02/11 08:03

Ethereum Builds Team To Guard Against Quantum Threat

The Ethereum Foundation has formed a new Post-Quantum (PQ) team, led by Thomas Coratger, to prepare the network for potential quantum computing threats. The team, which includes cryptographers and engineers, is transitioning from research to practical testing on devnets. Their work involves developing quantum-safe tools and testing new algorithms while ensuring current transactions remain unaffected. A $2 million prize pool has been announced to encourage improvements in quantum-resistant solutions, including $1 million dedicated to enhancing the Poseidon hash function. Multi-client devnets are already active, with biweekly research sessions and a Post-Quantum Day planned for March 2026. Although the quantum risk is not immediate, Ethereum is proactively addressing it to ensure a smoother transition and better protect users and the network. Community reactions are mixed, with some praising the initiative while others express concerns about implementation and wallet upgrades.

bitcoinist01/25 20:01

Ethereum Builds Team To Guard Against Quantum Threat

bitcoinist01/25 20:01

Coinbase Announces New Board Of Experts To Combat Rising Quantum Computing Risks

Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board of external experts to address the emerging security threats posed by quantum computing. The board includes academics from institutions like Stanford and Harvard, as well as representatives from the Ethereum Foundation, EigenLayer, and Coinbase. According to Chief Information Security Officer Jeff Lunglhofer, quantum computers could potentially break the encryption protecting Bitcoin wallets and private keys, which currently rely on complex mathematical problems unsolvable by conventional computers in feasible time. Although this threat is not expected to materialize for at least a decade, the board will publish research and position statements to help the industry prepare. Initial defensive measures may include larger keys and added “noise” to obscure data. The first paper, focusing on quantum computing’s impact on blockchain consensus and transaction layers, is expected within months.

bitcoinist01/23 09:01

Coinbase Announces New Board Of Experts To Combat Rising Quantum Computing Risks

bitcoinist01/23 09:01

Bitcoin Policy Institute and Partners Launch Empirical Study on Financial Privacy

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi, and Cornell University's Brooks School Tech Policy Institute have launched a two-year empirical study to examine how Americans perceive financial privacy, the trade-offs they are willing to make, and how policy influences user behavior and developer decisions. The research combines nationwide surveys with qualitative interviews and aims to provide data-driven insights into privacy, security, and regulatory issues in digital finance. The first report is expected in April 2026, with findings intended to inform policymakers, developers, and the public. The study arises amid growing concerns over data privacy and increased regulatory scrutiny of privacy-focused tools in the cryptocurrency industry.

TheNewsCrypto01/22 14:29

Bitcoin Policy Institute and Partners Launch Empirical Study on Financial Privacy

TheNewsCrypto01/22 14:29

Falcon Finance Releases Research on Tokenized Gold, Matrixdock's XAUm Selected as One of the Top Five Gold Token Projects

Tokenized gold is emerging as a key asset class in the RWA (Real World Assets) sector, transitioning from proof-of-concept to structural development. Unlike other RWA forms, gold benefits from global pricing, deep liquidity, and established physical delivery standards, making it a critical test case for asset tokenization. Falcon Finance recently published a research report titled “The Digitalization of Bullion: A Deep Dive into Tokenized Gold and How to Earn from It,” which provides a comparative analysis of major tokenized gold projects. The study highlights five leading gold tokenization initiatives, including Matrixdock’s XAUm. XAUm, issued by Matrixport’s RWA platform Matrixdock, is backed by one troy ounce of LBMA-standard physical gold per token. The gold is stored in professional vaults in Singapore and Hong Kong, with ongoing disclosures and third-party verification to ensure transparency between reserves and token supply. The research underscores varied structural approaches in tokenized gold—covering asset backing, custody, and design—reflecting diverse use cases rather than absolute superiority. XAUm’s inclusion signifies its recognition as a structurally significant project in the global tokenized gold landscape, emphasizing real-asset backing and verifiability. As the market shifts from speculation to examining custody, structure, and long-term reliability, independent research like Falcon’s offers a framework for evaluating the evolution of tokenized gold.

marsbit01/14 09:55

Falcon Finance Releases Research on Tokenized Gold, Matrixdock's XAUm Selected as One of the Top Five Gold Token Projects