In a significant development for cryptocurrency security, StarkWare has executed what the company describes as Bitcoin's inaugural quantum-resistant transaction. This achievement demonstrates that safeguarding Bitcoin against quantum computing vulnerabilities can be accomplished without implementing a network fork.
Qualified homebuyers can cover their cash down payment by borrowing against bitcoin instead of selling it, keeping the main mortgage a standard Fannie Mae loan. Coinbase One members can also receive up to $10,000 in closing-cost credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better Mortgage, operated by Better Home & Finance Holding Co.
Bitcoin confirmed its first QSB transaction, testing quantum-resistant spending under existing consensus rules without a protocol upgrade.
An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.
Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against fiscal instability grows, potentially reshaping institutional investment strategies and portfolio diversification. BlackRock's Robert Mitchnick says Bitcoin's macro case strengthens amid fiscal concerns.
Michael Saylor is calling for Bitcoin to move beyond founder worship, mandatory self-custody, and hostility toward institutions. His “Bitcoin Reformation” envisions the asset operating across banks, corporations, securities, governments, and machines.
Bitcoin advanced approximately 24% during the week ending August 23, registering its largest weekly nominal gain since 2023. This movement lifted the asset from the $64,000 zone to a brief intraday peak of $81,265 on August 25, a level not recorded since May 2026.
Bitcoin has steadied around US$78,000 after this week's pullback. At the same time, a fresh US regulatory development has put institutional crypto adoption back in focus as the Securities and Exchange Commission moves ahead with an overhaul of digital asset custody rules.
Deribit's expiry concentrates reported call exposure at $75,000 and $80,000, where dealer hedging can pin or amplify a move.
Prediction market traders are throwing millions of dollars behind bitcoin price targets stretching from $50,000 to $150,000, and the money on the board shows just how divided the crowd remains over what comes next.
StarkWare's quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction highlights the urgent need for scalable, cost-effective quantum-resistant solutions in blockchain. StarkWare enables first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on mainnet.
Global brokerage and research firm Bernstein projected that the price of Bitcoin will reach a cycle peak of $300,000 by 2029. Analyst Gautam Chhugani explained that the pioneer cryptocurrency is positioned as the primary macroeconomic beneficiary of the debasement trade, fueled by the ongoing devaluation of fiat currencies amid high fiscal deficits across major economies.