Bitcoin

Google warns quantum could crack bitcoin faster than thought
Google’s Quantum AI team released a new whitepaper revealing that Bitcoin’s security could be compromised with significantly less computing power than previously assumed. The report suggests that it might only take 500,000 to crack the network and Bitcoin’s own Taproot upgrade might have made it easier to target transactions in real time. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Why bitcoin miners are losing $19,000 per coin
Bitcoin's average production costs hit $88,000 but the price of BTC has dipped under $69,000. This means that the average miner is losing a staggering $19,000 on every block. The energy crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East is forcing miners to sell their Bitcoin just to keep the lights on. Plus, retail capital rotates out of crypto in Korea and Hyperliquid sees a shift in trading behavior. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts CoinDesk Daily.

Trump-Linked WLFI offers "direct access" for $5M stake
World Liberty Financial, the DeFi protocol backed by the Trump family, just passed a governance vote on a three-tier staking system that requires up to a $5 million WLFI lockup for top-level benefits, including guaranteed access to the project's team. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Un único operador de criptomonedas sostiene una apuesta de 194 millones de dólares a que bitcoin y ether seguirán subiendo
Las ballenas en Hyperliquid están acumulando posiciones largas apalancadas en bitcoin y ether mientras BTC repunta hasta $71,000, impulsando apuestas a que la criptomoneda superará los $75,000.

Bitcoin está superando a las acciones y al oro mientras el conflicto en Oriente Medio sacude los mercados globales
Bitcoin ha superado a los metales preciosos y a las acciones estadounidenses desde que comenzó la guerra en Irán, suavizando el sentimiento tras un inicio de año complicado.

American Bitcoin, vinculada a la familia Trump, registra una pérdida de 59 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre mientras el precio del bitcoin cae
La empresa de minería de bitcoin ahora posee más de 6,000 BTC, aproximadamente un tercio adquirido mediante minería y dos tercios a través de compras en el mercado abierto y transacciones estratégicas.

Trump tariffs send bitcoin lower to $66K
U.S. Google searches for "bitcoin zero" have hit a record high following President Trump's aggressive tariff announcements. As trade war fears rattle domestic and the crypto markets, traders are bracing for a further dip in Bitcoin. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

El colapso del rial iraní refleja la crisis de Líbano, impulsando a los ciudadanos hacia el bitcoin
Con la caída del rial, los ahorristas de clase media están evitando los bancos locales para trasladar miles de millones al ecosistema cripto nacional.

El beneficio operativo de Metaplanet aumentará un 81 % en 2026 tras dispararse 17 veces el año pasado debido a la escritura de opciones
La empresa registró una pérdida de valoración no monetaria en bitcoin de 102,2 mil millones de yenes (650 millones de dólares) debido a la caída del precio de la criptomoneda.

Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Greatest Challenge, Why Ethereum Will Fail and His $200M Bet on American Healthcare | CoinDesk Spotlight
Input Output CEO and co-founder Charles Hoskinson sits down with CoinDesk for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto and technology. He explains why he believes Ethereum is a "victim of its own success" and will not survive the next 10-15 years, and the "sleeping giant" of Bitcoin DeFi. Plus, his investments in revolutionizing the American healthcare system and bringing back extinct animals.
