Bitcoin developers are accelerating quantum-proof upgrades as new research warns future quantum computers could crack its core cryptography.
Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.
Schwab's crypto trading launch could accelerate institutional adoption, potentially boosting market confidence and driving crypto prices upward. Schwab to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026.
Bitcoin is showing signs of hesitation at the $66,000 level, with price action slipping into a tight, choppy range. Momentum on the upside continues to fade, and each attempt to push higher is met with weaker follow-through.
Charles Schwab has opened a waiting list for direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through a new Schwab Crypto account, with CEO Rick Wurster signaling a limited trial rollout in the second quarter of 2026 before broader expansion later in the year.
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U.S. media attention and a fresh push for regulatory clarity are reviving expectations that ‘institutional demand' for Bitcoin (BTC) could accelerate, even as the broader crypto industry wrestles with controversy around prediction markets and expands its tooling for AI-driven applications. On Friday ET, longtime Bitcoin historian and journalist Pete Rizzo said on X that Fox News told its audience of millions that ongoing efforts to formalize crypto ‘market structure' in the U.S. could make it easier for institutions to allocate capital to Bitcoin.
Adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum is poised to take a significant step forward as Charles Schwab introduces direct trading for both assets on its platform. As one of the largest financial institutions in the world, managing trillions in client assets, Schwab's entry into the crypto space represents a major bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.
The service will be unavailable in New York and Louisiana at launch, and fee structure and custody arrangements have not yet been disclosed.
After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin's difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty rose 3.87% at block 943488 as hashrate fell 60.45 EH/s; a 15.73% cut is projected. Miners face $30.
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