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A team from Caltech and startup Oratomic published research on March 31, 2026 demonstrating that a fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of running Shor’s algorithm could be built with as few as 10,000 physical qubits, dramatically reducing previous estimates that placed the requirement at one million qubits or higher.
MiniPay has announced an integration with WalletConnect, which is a big step toward making stablecoin payments a normal component of everyday life. The integration has a feature called WalletConnect Pay. This feature helps people pay merchants directly and easily using stablecoins.
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Australia has partnered with Anthropic to promote AI investment while ensuring safety and responsibility. The agreement focuses on research, economic data sharing, and infrastructure, signaling Australia's commitment to local jobs and innovation in AI development.
A Fed governor highlighted that the regulatory framework on stablecoins established by the GENIUS Act should be complemented by strict federal oversight.
The warning comes amid the scheduled markup of the Clarity Act, which aims to patch the regulatory gaps of the GENIUS Act on digital
Ripple Labs and Convera, the commercial payments firm formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, announced on March 31, 2026 a partnership to enhance global payments through stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure, utilizing a “stablecoin sandwich” model where payments begin and end in fiat while leveraging regulated stablecoins for settlement in between.
A consortium of 12 major European banks including ING, UniCredit, and BBVA is developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin through Qivalis, aiming to close the gap between the euro’s 20–25% share of traditional global finance and its near-absence on blockchain networks, where euro-denominated transactions account for approximately 0.2% of activity.
WisdomTree’s head of digital assets, Will Peck, stated on April 1, 2026 that pending US crypto legislation including the proposed Clarity Act is not a prerequisite for the asset manager’s digital-asset innovation and expansion plans, arguing that existing SEC tools are sufficient to support tokenized securities and funds.
Tether Holdings SA has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after recruiting them from HSBC Holdings Plc as part of the stablecoin issuer’s plan to build a world-class gold trading floor.
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned on April 1, 2026 that diminishing US credibility and accelerating de-dollarization could trigger higher interest rates, rising debt, persistent inflation, and recession, as gold surged above $4,700 per ounce following a 15% rally in just over one week.
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority has advanced plans for a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, earning a Ba2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service on April 1, 2026, two steps below investment grade.