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TLDR CoinShares says a practical quantum threat to Bitcoin is likely at least a decade away. About 8% of Bitcoin sits in older addresses, but less than 0.1% is realistically at risk. Breaking Bitcoin cryptography would need quantum machines far beyond current capacity. Bitcoin can adopt quantum-resistant upgrades if the…

The progress of quantum computing has raised new questions about the long-term security of Bitcoin, but digital asset manager CoinShares says the threat remains distant and manageable. According to the firm, while quantum computers could one day challenge certain cryptographic systems used by Bitcoin, the technology required to do so…

MIT engineers have turned a common electronic nuisance — waste heat — into a computational resource. In a study published in the journal Physical Review Applied, researchers revealed microscopic silicon structures capable of performing mathematical calculations using heat instead of electricity. The research team, consisting of undergraduate student Caio Silva…

This week saw four startups raise $39.2 million across mining, quantum computing, dating and education technology.  Four startups raised a combined $39.2 million this week, with Australian companies claiming two significant deals. CorePlan raises $5 million, led by EVP Perth-based CorePlan has raised $5 million in a follow-on funding round…

When Elon Musk’s Grok AI gave an aggressive long-term prediction for XRP, the market’s excitement was no accident. The assetization of computing power and structural reshaping are pushing the crypto world into a new “efficiency-first” cycle. London, UK, 6th February 2026, Smart capital doesn’t chase emotions; it positions itself strategically…

Alphabet is taking on OpenAI with a gusto that underscores Wall Street's perception that the Google parent is the leader in AI, a turn of events from a year ago when investors thought it was badly lagging behind rivals and punished its stock. Alphabet executives struck a more confident tone…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency…

Image: Kamrui If you’re fed up with laptops and desktop PCs that are overly pricey for the performance, then mini PCs are just what the tech doctor ordered for you. Mini PCs are the Goldilocks of home computing: the price, power, and size are all “just right” for anyone working…

Democracy Dies in Darkness Europe Trump said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later. Updated February 4, 2026 First responders in central Ukraine's Cherkasy assessed damages to civilian buildings as Russia pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure…

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