Ethereum Drops Poseidon Hash for SHA and BLAKE in Future Upgrades
Ethereum is shifting away from the Poseidon hash function after new research made traditional hashes like SHA-256 and BLAKE more practical for future network upgrades, potentially impacting protocol design and post-quantum security planning.
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Norway's Sovereign Fund Hits Record Bitcoin Exposure Through Equity Stakes
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund now holds indirect exposure to over 11,500 Bitcoin, driven by its equity positions in public companies with large crypto treasuries-even as the fund itself does not buy Bitcoin directly
Non-USD Stablecoins Gain Ground as On-Chain FX Infrastructure Grows
As global businesses seek faster, cheaper cross-border payments, demand for stablecoins pegged to currencies beyond the U.S. dollar is rising. Decentralized FX protocols like Mento aim to address liquidity and conversion challenges for multi-currency settlements
Trezor Data Breach Exposes Crypto Wallet Buyers to Physical Risk
A breach at a Trezor shipping provider exposed thousands of customer names and addresses, raising concerns about targeted phishing and the potential for real-world attacks on crypto holders
