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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Dismisses Quantum Threat as ‘Solvable’ Engineering Challenge

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...

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Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack

Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack

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...

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Ethereum’s Tokenized RWA Market Surpasses $17 Billion as Solana Records 90% Monthly Surge

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...

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Abu Dhabi Funds Surpass  Billion in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Year-End 2025

Abu Dhabi Funds Surpass $1 Billion in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Year-End 2025

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...

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Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Driven Dramatic Sales Growth in Nine Months

Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Driven Dramatic Sales Growth in Nine Months

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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