Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo said Monday that fixing quantum computing risks is the most critical step for Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) global adoption and its emergence as a major force in macro geopolitics.

Are Investors Hesitant Due To Quantum Uncertainty?

In an X post, Woo argued that convincing nations and fiduciary organizations to invest in a “nascent” asset like Bitcoin is difficult. The quantum uncertainty, they added, makes it worse.

“I think the excuse of ‘it’s 20 years away’ does not cut it. The investors looking to allocate think in exactly these time horizons. So, time to get our ducks in a row,” Woo said, referring to estimates of when a computer — powerful…

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Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao recently shared his excitement about three emerging narratives in the cryptocurrency space.

Tokenization: The Next ‘Huge’ Things In Crypto?

During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos last Thursday, Zhao called real-world asset tokenization a “huge” opportunity.

“I’m talking with probably a dozen governments about tokenizing some of their assets because this way the government can actually realize the financial gains first and use that to develop those industries,” the cryptocurrency billionaire said.

There has indeed been an accelerating industry-wide shift toward tokenization. Last week, the New York Stock…

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The Official Melania (CRYPTO: MELANIA) coin overshadowed higher-value assets in the cryptocurrency universe Monday, fueled by hype around an upcoming documentary on First Lady Melania Trump.

MELANIA Makes A Strong Start To 2026

The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based memecoin lifted nearly 5% over the last 24 hours, with trading volume surging 23% to $23.85 million. In doing so, it outclassed heavyweights such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), and also the Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) memecoin, affiliated with President Donald Trump.

Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-YTD Gains +/-Official Melania+4.94%+45.48%Bitcoin+0.94%-1.04%Dogecoin+0.50%+4.60%Official Trump-0.73%-0.20%

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Economist Peter Schiff weighed in on Monday on why Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would never replace the dollar as the global reserve currency, despite the declining purchasing power of the greenback.

Bitcoin’s Value Depends On ‘Greater Fool’ Theory

Appearing on the Tucker Carlson show, Schiff said that the apex cryptocurrency lacks any appeal beyond what he often describes as the “greater fool” theory, a concept where people buy assets, not based on their intrinsic value, but with the expectation they can sell them for a higher price to a “greater fool” later.

“Central banks can’t hold Bitcoin as reserves against their own currency. If they had to sell it, the price would drop…

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Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks traded in the green on Monday, while the precious metal rally reversed, as investors increased risk appetite.

Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+0.93%$88,316.74Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)               +1.80%$2,924.02XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)                         +1.14%$1.90Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)                         +2.01%$124.09Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)             +0.03%$0.1222Crypto Sentiment Improves

Bitcoin pared Sunday’s losses, rallying to an intraday high of 88,743. Trading volume for the apex cryptocurrency increased 10% in the last…

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VanEck launched the VanEck Avalanche ETF (NASDAQ:VAVX) on Monday, further expanding its suite of ETFs focused on digital assets. The new fund is the first ETP listed in the U.S. to offer investors access to the price movements and staking rewards of Avalanche’s native token, AVAX.

According to the company, the new ETF is designed to provide a transparent, exchange-traded way to gain access to the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem, which the company believes will play a key role in the next phase of institutional blockchain adoption.

“Avalanche’s architecture is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the on-chain economy, focusing on verifiable, real-world…

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Bitcoin is holding stable around $88,000 as institutional demand continues to prefer metals over cryptocurrencies.

Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 129,968 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $569.98 million.       

In the past 24 hours, top gainers include, Pump.fun, River and Hyperliquid.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes: Cold Blooded Shiller noted that Bitcoin’s recent attempt at a range breakout has failed, putting the broader range under its most serious pressure in nearly two years.

Despite this, price remains in consolidation, and historically, similar setups have often preceded a major directional move.

Byzantine General echoed that view, adding that…

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