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Slow Blockchain Governance Leaves Crypto Exposed to Quantum Threats

17 hours ago | coindesk.com | Sam Reynolds

Quantum computing poses a real threat to crypto, and slow-moving governance processes risk leaving blockchains vulnerable, according to Colton Dillion, a co-founder of Quip Network, which provides quantum-proof vaults for storing digital assets.
VeChain’s Sunny Lu Wants to Tokenize Sustainable 'Human Behavior' Like Driving a Tesla

1 day ago | coindesk.com | Sam Reynolds

When real-world assets (RWAs) finally became the crypto industry's narrative du jour, Sunny Lu, the founder and CEO of VeChain, could only smile. “I mean, we were doing this back in 2017,” Lu told CoinDesk in an interview ahead of Consensus 2025 in Toronto. “Back then, no one cared about RWAs."STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today.
New York Mayor Eric Adams to Crypto Industry: Come Build an Empire in NYC

1 day ago | coindesk.com | Cheyenne Ligon

NEW YORK, NY — New York Mayor Eric Adams is making a pitch to crypto companies returning to the U.S. or expanding their presence in the country: set up shop in New York City. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. “This is the Empire State,” Adams said at a press briefing at Gracie Mansion on Monday.
Here's Why ICON Rebranded to SODAX and Abandoned its Layer-1

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Sam Reynolds

The last time ICON (ICX) was making headlines, it was at the height of the ICO bubble when it was competing with Tron and Filecoin to buy BitTorrent in a high-profile bidding war. ICON, once heralded as the “Korean Ethereum,” peaked early in 2018 but later struggled to retain relevance amid fierce competition and a changing narrative. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today.
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Jesse Hamilton

The crypto industry has been desperate for U.S. regulation as the last major piece in its global maturity puzzle, but sector veteran and compliance expert TuongVy Le, a former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, argues that what Congress and the regulators are working on isn't just for today's digital assets space but for the core of the future financial system. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today.
Ethereum’s Next Upgrade ‘Fusaka’ Could Cut Layer-2 and Validator Costs

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Margaux Nijkerk

After the successful deployment last week of Pectra, Ethereum's biggest upgrade in more than a year, the network's core developers are already shifting focus to the next major chain upgrade: Fusaka. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the The Protocol Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Tariff Cut Lifts BTC Price as Options, Futures Position for Further Gains

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Jamie Crawley |James Van Straten |Omkar Godbole |Shaurya Malwa

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Tariff developments remain at the forefront of global economic news, with bitcoin (BTC) surging past $105,000 for a while following the surprise announcement that the U.S. will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% for 90 days. In return, China will lower tariffs on U.S. goods to 10% from 125% over the same period. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today.
This Chart Shows Bitcoin's (BTC) Bull Run Against Gold (XAU) Expected to Accelerate as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ease

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Omkar Godbole

Over the past two weeks, bitcoin (BTC) has significantly outperformed gold (XAU), and the bullish trend could intensify further. This outlook is supported by bullish developments in the bitcoin-to-gold ratio, which measures BTC's USD price against gold’s USD price per ounce and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto for Advisors Newsletter today.
Solana Block Traders See SOL Token Extending Gains, Topping $200

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Omkar Godbole

SOL, the native cryptocurrency of the Solana programmable blockchain has staged a sharp four-week rally, surging 85% since April 7 — more than double the pace of bitcoin (BTC) — and large options traders are positioning for further gains. The token climbed to around $176 in recent days as crypto and traditional markets embraced a greater degree of risk. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, has climbed 40%, CoinDesk data show.
Breakout Alert: Zcash (ZEC) Tops Key Supply Zone. What Next for the Privacy-Focused Token?

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Omkar Godbole

The cryptocurrency had been trading in a narrow range since February, with resistance above $40 and support near $25. By Omkar Godbole|Edited by Parikshit Mishra May 12, 2025, 6:46 a.m. This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Prices for privacy-protecting digital currency Zcash (ZEC) have moved past a key resistance or supply zone, hinting at bigger gains ahead.