The question worth asking: Is Bitcoin actually at risk or just early in a transition cycle that has years to play out?

What Google Actually Said

“By doing this, we hope to provide the clarity and urgency needed to accelerate digital transitions not only for Google, but also across the industry.”

Why Quantum Computing Matters for Crypto

Classical computers solve mathematical problems sequentially. Quantum computers exploit principles of superposition and entanglement to process multiple solutions simultaneously, making certain problems exponentially easier to solve.

SHA-256, the hashing algorithm used in Bitcoin’s proof-of-work, faces a different and lesser threat via Grover’s algorithm, which…

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Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo said on Saturday that the bear market may drag on until April 2027, dismissing Wall Street Strategist Tom Lee‘s expectation of a recovery by April of this year.

Woo Trashes Lee’s Forecast

“I think it touched it to the penny. He thinks we just have to undercut it once more, and that’s the low. meaning we’re really close to the end,” Lee had said.

However, Woo, who is a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) maxi, completely dismissed the prediction, saying, “He’s high on hopium. April 2027 more likely.”

How Low Will Bitcoin Go?

Notably, just earlier this month, Lee said that the cryptocurrency market has moved past its winter phase and could move higher,…

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Jailed cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried praised on Sunday President Donald Trump’s foresight in recognizing the potential of both cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

SBF Praises Trump’s Crypto, AI Push

“It’s not just people who want to pay you in crypto, increasingly it’s AI agents. Crypto is the future of AI-native payments,” SBF brought in the agentic payments angle.

He added that Trump is the “first president” to foresee the strategic potential of both crypto and AI.

Interestingly, the remarks come days after the Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) launched a new payment infrastructure that will enable AI agents to manage funds and…

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Cryptocurrency punters ramped up expectations of a U.S. ground invasion of Iran, while lowering the likelihood of a diplomatic truce between the two nations.

Crypto Prediction Market Heats Up

The market remains one of Polymarket’s top draws, attracting $51.34 million in wagers so far. U.S. military personnel must physically enter Iran’s land territory to qualify. Operations limited to air or sea will not qualify.

Meanwhile, expectations for peace have declined. Bettors priced in a 32% odds of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire by the end of April, down from 40% last week.

US Boots On The Ground Likely?

These developments follow a report that the Pentagon is preparing for ground operations in Iran that…

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Michael Saylor may have gone all-in on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), but his path there, as he describes, was riddled with “despair” and self-doubt.

A Decade Of ‘Despair’

In an interview with Natalie Brunell on Nov. 18, 2024, Saylor revealed he had spent a decade trying to do “everything under the sun” at his firm, back when it was called MicroStrategy.

“I was in despair. I had spent 20,000 man-years attempting to do everything under the sun,” he said. “I could not get ahead.”

Saylo said his problem wasn’t that he was “stupid” or lacked work ethic, yet these setbacks sowed seeds of self-doubt.

“The most pernicious thing you can do to someone is you make them think that…

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This week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From a crypto exchange gaining unprecedented access to Federal Reserve services to Ethereum outperforming the S&P 500 during wartime, the crypto market has been buzzing with activity. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.

Maxine Waters Questions Fed’s Approval Of Crypto Exchange

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has sought further clarification on the decision to grant cryptocurrency exchange Kraken access to Federal Reserve services. This approval, a first in U.S. history for a cryptocurrency company, gives Kraken direct access to Fedwire, a core payment infrastructure used by thousands of…

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Venture capital legend Tim Draper has a one-line verdict on the future of banking, likening the evolution of the financial system to the historical shift from horses to automobiles.

Is the Horse Running Out of Road?

“After the automobile, people still ride horses for a while,” he told Benzinga, addressing whether AI will transform banking or replace it entirely. Draper argues that all major innovations follow the same pattern. The old system lingers even as the new one takes hold and everyone benefits from the change.

Evidence of this can be seen in the fintech world. In November 2025, industry executives at Benzinga’s Fintech Day and Awards confirmed that most firms remain in AI’s…

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