Google's quantum computing chip, "Willow," has demonstrated significant advancements in quantum error correction and computational speed. However, it is currently insufficient to compromise blockchain security mechanisms. While the potential of quantum computing is vast, practical applications capable of threatening existing cryptographic systems remain 15–20 years away. To address the potential risks posed by quantum computing, the blockchain industry must accelerate research and adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography to ensure future security.

This paper presents a pair of related arguments against the interpretation (and expansion) of Section 1960(b)(2) put forth by the government in the Tornado Cash prosecution.

This article analyzes funding trends across various verticals, focusing on capital flows in infrastructure, DeFi, and AI. Through an examination of the correlation between TGEs and market sentiment, it reveals how investors adjust their strategies to navigate current uncertainties.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency market, including the decline in market sentiment index, capital flows, and the performance of the DeFi and meme coin markets. It emphasises the leading position of DEX projects in the market and the rapid development of the SUI ecosystem. It offers an analysis of TVL growth rankings in the DeFi sector and insights into stablecoin market cap growth and increased liquidity.

Side Protocol is an extension layer for Bitcoin designed to enable decentralized, non-custodial applications and on-chain banking. It leverages Bitcoin's security features, such as Schnorr signatures and Taproot.

zkLink is a decentralized platform focusing on cross-chain and multi-chain interoperability for decentralized applications and DeFi solutions. It uses zero-knowledge proofs for security and scalability.

Story recently unveiled Agent TCP/IP, a trustless framework that enables agents to autonomously trade data, content, and proprietary knowledge while collaborating based on their unique expertise. This report explores the key features of Agent TCP/IP and its broader implications.

Igloo Inc., the creator of Pudgy Penguins, is launching Abstract, a consumer-focused Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain. It uses zero-knowledge (ZK) technology and offers an easy-to-use wallet and innovative governance system. The blockchain will host a variety of apps, including games, social platforms, and NFTs, with the mainnet scheduled.

Gate Research Daily Report: After experiencing a drop on Friday, the crypto market is consolidating at lower levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced at $95,349.2, while Ethereum (ETH) stands at $3,294.1. In December, Ethereum ETFs saw a massive inflow of $1.66 billion, accounting for 74% of the total inflows since inception, with institutional demand surging significantly. The NFT market saw a 35% increase in sales, with Ethereum leading the charge. Tether's net profit for 2024 is expected to exceed $10 billion, and the company has invested $775 million in Rumble. The Wormhole DAO is about to launch, driving W governance and staking incentives. DuckChain raised $5 million in funding, with investments from DWF Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, and others, aiming to bring billions of Telegram users from off-chain to on-chain.

This report explores the methodology of the HKEX Index Series, its potential to build market trust, and its implications for trading and investment strategies in Asia's dynamic cryptocurrency landscape.

This year has been one of the most constructive for the crypto industry, with significant progress in price action, market-structure milestones, and pivotal shifts in the regulatory and political landscape. From the passage of FIT21 and the election of the first pro-crypto president to the successful launch of ETFs, we're witnessing a powerful convergence of capital, innovation, regulation, and renewed optimism.

FXN is the connector for autonomous agent economies, creating a framework agnostic way for agents to share and monetize resources. This marketplace enables AI agents to become both resource consumers and providers.

This article analyzes the evolution of AI agents in the coordinated economy, explores how they may become the next logical evolution of large-scale coordination, raises the infrastructure issues needed to support this evolution, discusses the role of cryptocurrency in the agent economy, outlines the logical path of AI agent adoption, and investigates value capture points in the emerging agent economy.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of 10 predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2025, including new price highs for major crypto assets, capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, Coinbase's growth potential, an IPO boom among crypto unicorns, the application of AI agents in the Meme coin sector, shifting government attitudes toward Bitcoin, and the impact of emerging crypto companies entering stock indices.

This article analyzes the regional and geographical characteristics of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the "Kimchi Premium" phenomenon in the South Korean market, and how capital controls lead to price discrepancies. It also explores the time zone preferences of cryptocurrency exchanges and assets, as well as the growth of on-chain activity of established altcoins.