Google Marks 2029 Deadline for Post-Quantum Cryptography Upgrade

Monero has released an upgrade, Fluorine Fermi, to enhance protection against spy nodes in its decentralized peer-to-peer network. The update includes an improved peer selection algorithm to reduce connections to suspicious IP addresses, safeguarding user privacy.

Crypto salaries are decreasing industry-wide, with compensation falling for most roles and regions. The 2024/2025 Crypto Compensation Report by Dragonfly shows a general decline in cash pay and token incentives compared to previous years. The industry is transitioning from rapid growth to a more structured approach as regulatory frameworks mature.

Coinbase and Mastercard are in advanced talks to acquire U.K.-based fintech firm BVNK, specializing in stablecoin infrastructure. BVNK's potential sale could value the company between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, surpassing Stripe's previous acquisition of a stablecoin startup.

Arthur Hayes believes that the traditional four-year cycle of Bitcoin is over, as he argues that an increased money supply will benefit the leading cryptocurrency. He points out that historical patterns may not apply this time due to changing economic conditions and global factors.

Haralambos Ioannou, a rural English glass-fitting company owner, received a 22-month prison sentence for misusing Covid-19 loans on gambling and crypto investments. He illegally secured two £50,000 loans from the UK government during the pandemic, using the second loan for personal expenses.

Traders on Myriad predict Bitcoin to hit $140,000 before dropping to $110,000, while XRP is expected to reach $4 before falling to $2. Technical indicators suggest a bullish sentiment for both assets, with Bitcoin showing a slight bullish tilt.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao faced backlash for launching Meme Rush, a BNB Chain meme coin launchpad, and said that he does not endorse coins when he writes about them on X. Traders expressed disappointment over the negative impact on the speculative niche.

Luxembourg, led by Minister of Finance Gilles Roth, has invested 1% of its $811 million portfolio into Bitcoin ETF shares, making it the first Eurozone country to do so. The decision was made by the FSIL, Luxembourg's Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund, to balance risk and signal Bitcoin's potential.

Monad's long-awaited token airdrop will begin next week, with the claim portal opening on Tuesday. Details about eligibility, token supply, and release schedule are yet to be disclosed. The project, aiming to rival Ethereum and Solana, is expected to launch its mainnet alongside the token.

A Nevada federal judge denied Crypto.com's request for relief, following a similar case with Kalshi. The judge ruled against Crypto.com's argument that exclusive regulation by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission protects them from state regulators.