Category: Cryptocurrency news

BlackRock loads up on over $1.5 billion of these two cryptocurrencies in 5 days

Although the crypto market capitalization surged by more than $260 billion between September 17, 2026, and September 24, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has accelerated its cryptocurrency acquisition, with over $1.5 billion during the same period.  Over the past five stock-trading days, BlackRock’s three cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – including iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), iShares […]

EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing poses imminent threat to blockchain encryption

European financial authorities warned that an advanced quantum computer could undermine cryptography used to secure blockchains, saying the threat could emerge before the technology has a viable commercial application. The warning from the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), which includes the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and […]