Researcher wins 1 bitcoin (BTC) for largest quantum attack on elliptic curve yet

For years, quantum attacks on Bitcoin have been considered a problem of tomorrow, only becoming less theoretical. Quantum security startup Project Eleven says it has been awarded 1 Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,674.05 Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli won a Q-Day Award on Friday after cracking a 15-bit elliptic curve key on publicly accessible quantum hardware, deriving a private…

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Ethereum news: Bitmine (BMNR) to buy 10,000 ETH for $23.8M from Ethereum Foundation

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) said it is purchasing 10,000 ether (ETH) from the Ethereum Foundation, which will solidify its position as the largest digital asset finance company after Bitcoin-centric Strategies (MSTR). The terms of the over-the-counter transaction, worth $23.87 million, were finalized on Friday, the Ethereum Foundation said in an X post. ETH is currently…

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Mysterious golden orb discovered on the ocean floor near Alaska is identified over 2 years later

Hurrah! The mystery of an unidentified golden object discovered on the seafloor off Alaska’s Pacific coast in 2023 has now been solved. While scientists often encounter unfamiliar creatures in the deep sea, these mysteries are often quickly solved as experts exchange ideas and knowledge. But even a week later, researchers are still not sure whether…

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Trump’s DOJ drops probe that stood in way of president’s pick to run Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump may be one step closer to taking control of U.S. financial and economic policy as the Justice Department dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, meaning his nominee to succeed Powell may now have an open path to confirmation. Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh, who owns a massive fortune…

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