Bitcoin's Oldest Wallets Face a Bigger Quantum Threat After Google's Willow Advance
Google reported that its Willow quantum chip cut errors about 40-fold when preparing the "magic states" needed for advanced calculations.
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Crypto Firms Unite as Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Grows
Nine blockchain companies launched the Quantum Alliance on 15 October 2026 to set shared post-quantum security standards for Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks.
Chinese Law Will Decide Who Gets the UK's £3.8 Billion Bitcoin Hoard
The UK High Court ruled on 13 October 2026 that Chinese law governs whether roughly 16,000 fraud victims can claim over 61,000 seized bitcoin.
Korea's First Bank Bitcoin Loans Go to Companies, Not Traders
Jeonbuk Bank has issued South Korea's first bitcoin-backed loan from a traditional domestic bank, lending Korean won to corporate clients against bitcoin collateral.
IMF Unlocks $138M for El Salvador as Bitcoin Buying Winds Down
The International Monetary Fund approved a US$138 million disbursement for El Salvador on 1 October 2026, completing two programme reviews.
Block Brings Bitcoin Lightning to x402 as AI Agents Start to Spend
Block has joined the x402 Foundation and contributed Bitcoin Lightning support to the open payment protocol.
Bitcoin ETFs Flip 2026 Flows Positive After Biggest Week Since October
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $2.4 billion in net inflows last week, their largest weekly total since October 2025.
Quantum Computers Could Crack Bitcoin Before They Even Work, EU Warns
The Joint Committee of EU financial regulators warned that quantum computing could break blockchain encryption before the technology becomes commercially viable.
Perpetual Swap Pioneer BitMEX Closes for Good After 11 Years
BitMEX halted all trading, deposits, and new positions at 04:00 UTC on 23 September 2026, ending the exchange's 11-year run.
Whitehats Return 3,400 BTC After Liquid Network Consensus Bug
An attacker exploited two Elements consensus bugs on 6 September 2026, minting about 4,000 unbacked Liquid Bitcoin and withdrawing the same value in BTC.
Circle Lets Institutions Borrow USDC Against Bitcoin Without Selling It
Circle launched Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing on 21 September 2026, letting eligible Circle Mint institutions borrow USDC against Bitcoin without selling it.
Bitcoin ETFs Take In $433 Million Friday as Ether Snaps Inflow Streak
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds took in $433 million on Friday, September 18, ending the week with a $6.2 million net inflow.
Corporate Bitcoin Demand Cools to 5,900 BTC as Treasuries Sit Underwater
Publicly listed companies added about 5,900 bitcoin over the past three months, according to Glassnode data.
Bitcoin's Sharpest Rally in Two Years Ran on Short Liquidations, Not Bulls
A Glassnode and Bybit report found Bitcoin rose 24.6% over five August days while active leverage fell 12.6%. Short liquidations supplied 89% of every liquidated dollar, meaning the rally ran on forced buying rather than new bullish bets.
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Bitcoin Holds Near $76,000
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75%-4% target range on 16 September 2026, its first hike since July 2023.
Liquid Network Reboots After $320M Exploit as Back Vows to Cover Peg
Liquid Network resumed block production on 10 September 2026, four days after attackers exploited a bug in its Elements software to mint roughly 4,000 unbacked Bitcoin tokens and drain about $320 million.
One Fake Government Email Exposed the Passports and Bitcoin Histories of Revolut's Wealthiest Users
Revolut disclosed customers' passports, addresses and full bitcoin transaction histories after a fraudulent request using a government agency email passed its security checks.
Block Applies for a Bitcoin Bank That Takes No Deposits or Loans
Block has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Builders Bank & Trust, an uninsured national trust bank.
White-Hat Hackers Return 3,400 Bitcoin to Liquid, $47M Still Outstanding
White-hat hackers returned 3,400 of the 4,000 bitcoin drained from Liquid Network's federation wallet during a 6 September 2026 breach.
Bitcoin Becomes an IOU as Better and Coinbase Reuse Mortgage Collateral
Better Mortgage and Coinbase made their bitcoin-backed home loan generally available, and Better may reuse the pledged bitcoin while promising to return an equivalent amount.
Liquid Halts as 'White-Hat' Hackers Take 4,000 BTC Worth $320M
Self-proclaimed white-hat hackers withdrew about 4,000 BTC, worth roughly $320 million, from the Liquid Network federation wallet on 6 September 2026.
IMF Confirms El Salvador Bitcoin Additions Came From Private Donations
The International Monetary Fund said El Salvador used no public money to grow its Bitcoin reserve after its first programme review.
G7 Sounds Quantum Alarm as Bitcoin and Ethereum Weigh Defences
The G7 Cybersecurity Working Group released a report on 3 September 2026 urging governments and organizations to begin moving to post-quantum cryptography now.
BlackRock's IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETFs to Their Biggest Day Since January
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew $730.9 million in net inflows on 3 September 2026, their largest single-day total since 14 January.
