Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong characterized quantum computing as a manageable engineering challenge rather than an existential threat to blockchain technology.
The exchange recently established a Quantum Computing Advisory Committee featuring experts like Scott Aaronson and Dan Boneh to guide cryptographic migrations.
Industry leaders, including Vitalik Buterin, are accelerating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) research to protect networks...
Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack
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Base announced February 18, 2026, its evolution to a unified, Base-operated tech stack consolidated in the base/base GitHub repository.
The shift targets six hard forks per year—doubling the prior cadence—for quicker, lower-risk protocol upgrades.
Node operators must migrate to the Base client in coming months; users and developers face no immediate changes, with full OP Stack compatibility maintained short-term.
Optimism’s OP...
Ethereum’s Tokenized RWA Market Surpasses $17 Billion as Solana Records 90% Monthly Surge
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Ethereum’s tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market cap has exceeded $17 billion, marking a 315% increase from $4.1 billion a year ago.
The network now accounts for approximately 34% of the total on-chain RWA value across all blockchain platforms.
Solana is experiencing a rapid surge, with its RWA value jumping over 90% in the last 30 days to reach a new all-time high of $1.7 billion.
The landscape for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) is...
Abu Dhabi Funds Surpass $1 Billion in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Year-End 2025
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Mubadala Investment Company increased IBIT holdings 46% to 12,702,323 shares valued at $631 million.
Al Warda Investments held 8,218,712 shares worth $408 million.
Combined exposure topped $1.039 billion at December 31, 2025, during Bitcoin’s 23% Q4 drop.
Current estimated value: just over $800 million following additional 23% BTC decline in early 2026.
Reflects sustained long-term institutional interest in regulated...
Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Driven Dramatic Sales Growth in Nine Months
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Steak ’n Shake began accepting Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network in May 2025.
The company reports same-store sales have risen dramatically over the subsequent nine months.
All Bitcoin payments flow into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve used to fund Bitcoin bonuses for employees.
Steak ’n Shake, the American fast-food chain known for its Steakburgers and milkshakes, has credited its Bitcoin payment integration with...
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