Tom Zschach, SWIFT's chief innovation officer, resigns, citing a "trust gap" in financial tech that hinders AI and asset tokenization. He plans to work with scientists and entrepreneurs to address these issues.
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, said in a CNBC interview this week that his firm purchased approximately $17 billion in US Treasury bills at the latest auction. Is a stock market crash coming and what does it mean for Bitcoin (BTC)?
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Digital asset ETPs saw a peak of over $250B, ending 2025 with $184B AUM, mainly driven by Bitcoin products. The market is evolving, with over 125 new filings indicating a trend toward diversified asset offerings.
Recent reports suggest that Satoshi Nakamoto's dormant Bitcoin wallets may attract hackers, raising concerns about the catastrophic economic impact if quantum hacking occurs. With 1.1 million BTC at stake, the cryptocurrency community faces challenges in making the Bitcoin network quantum-proof and managing these coins.
Crude oil rose to over $100 a barrel while Bitcoin fell 2% after a national address by US President Donald Trump on the conflict in Iran, where he vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next few weeks.
Speaking at the White House on Wednesday during an address to the nation, Trump said the US