Financial regulators are already planning cybersecurity strategies to protect banks from future risks posed by quantum computing. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed substantial gaps in preparedness among the Hong Kong banking sector by developing the first Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI). The HKMA gave Hong Kong banks a
Institutional support for cryptocurrencies is continuing to grow as lawmakers find themselves with less and less time to pass legislation on digital assets. Franklin Templeton, which manages about USD 1.79 trillion in assets, has now added its endorsement to the CLARITY Act, another financial institution supporting the framework of US
The world of stablecoins is at a stage where usage seems to be more significant than the amount of supply of the coins. As mentioned in Forbes, the stablecoin sector has experienced its largest monthly fall in 2022 since the crash of Terra-Luna, although the level of transactions has never
Binance continues strengthening connections between traditional financial markets and cryptocurrency by distributing stock dividends directly in stablecoins. The exchange recently paid eligible holders of Orchid Island Capital (NYSE: ORC) a $0.50 dividend per share in USDC. It rewards investors who qualified before the July 10, 2026 record date. The distribution
Blockchain-powered decentralized cloud storage platform Storj Labs is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Even as it conducts business as usual on its cloud storage network. The firm has filed its petition to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia on July 26. The filing aims to
AI will help to foster cryptocurrency adoption by generating demand for programmable digital payments, according to Brian Armstrong. In his X post dated July 26, he contended that AI will make blockchain technology the backbone of finance for autonomous systems. AI agents will buy data, computing power, and digital services
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the internet at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities while also introducing complex challenges around digital trust and identity. As AI-generated content, autonomous agents, and deepfake technologies become increasingly sophisticated, distinguishing real humans from automated systems is emerging as one of the
India has become vigilant about decentralized communication technology after issuing an order to GitHub to disable Bitchat, an offline communication tool developed by Jack Dorsey. This happened when protesters were resorting to using Bluetooth mesh communication technology amid internet shutdowns in protest areas. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, issued the
Hackers focused on one of the biggest personalities in the world of cryptocurrencies due to rumors about the Robinhood Chain ecosystem. The official X account of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was hacked and then used to publicize the scam token. Hackers created a fake token called Vladhood ($VLAD) and falsely
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the U.S. has initiated deliberations that may completely change the way investors can enter equity market every day. Regulators announced a September 17, 2026, roundtable to discuss extended trading hours. The discussion will be held at the headquarters of the SEC, Washington D.C., and
