Category: Crypto Currents

The U.S. Marshals Service disclosed holding 28,988 Bitcoin worth $3.4B, far less than the estimated 200,000 BTC believed to be in government custody. Additional holdings may exist with other agencies.

Bitcoin developers propose a phased retirement of quantum-vulnerable addresses to preemptively secure the network against future quantum computing threats, with a three-phase migration plan.

World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token, linked to Donald Trump, will become tradable after a 99.94% community vote. The move transitions the project from a closed ecosystem to broader market participation.

Mathieu Baril and Frédéric Fortier, known for a viral 2017 crypto photo, have built serious careers—Baril leads analytics startup Octav, while Fortier co-founded DerivaDEX, a decentralized exchange.

Google Search introduces AI tools to call businesses for price checks and availability, plus Deep Search for complex queries, available in the U.S. via Google Labs with expanded access for subscribers.

Matador Technologies plans to acquire 6,000 Bitcoin by 2027, starting with 1,000 BTC by 2026. The company aims to become a top corporate holder, leveraging a CAD $900M funding strategy.

Glok, founded by Alena Vranova, addresses rising kidnapping threats targeting Bitcoin holders. With increasing physical attacks, the company offers training and tools to enhance security for crypto owners.

A survey by Oobit reveals 91.8% of Brazilian crypto users hold stablecoins, mostly USDT, with 85% wanting to use them for daily payments. However, only 37% have done so, citing high fees and limited acceptance as barriers.