Charles Hoskinson Challenges Vitalik Buterin’s AI Cryptography Warning
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disputes Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s AI cryptography warning, saying delays to post-quantum migration could weaken internet security.
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Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used to power transactions and operations across the network. It functions as “gas,” meaning it pays for transaction fees and computational work required to execute smart contracts and decentralized applications. Beyond its utility role, Ether is also widely traded as a digital asset and investment. Its value is closely tied to activity on the Ethereum network, including DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. As Ethereum evolves, Ether remains central to securing and operating the entire ecosystem.
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Nasdaq CEO Says Tokenization Could Free Tens of Billions in Capital
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization could free tens of billions in collateral as institutions build infrastructure for always-on markets.
Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 as Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1B
Bitcoin recovered to about $81,545 after breaking below $81,000, while Ether stayed under $2,500 and 24-hour crypto liquidations topped $1.1 billion.
Starknet Weighs L1 Move as Quantum Security Concerns Grow
Eli Ben-Sasson says Starknet could become an L1 to control security upgrades, with quantum resistance possible in 2027.
Buterin Warns AI Could Weaken Cryptography, Urges Calm
Vitalik Buterin warns that AI-driven mathematical advances could weaken cryptography, but says rushed wallet migrations can create risks of their own.
Grayscale Sees Crypto ETFs Expanding Beyond Bitcoin and Ether
Grayscale sees room for more crypto ETFs as Zcash demonstrates demand and filings outline tokenized Bitcoin and Ether covered-call funds.
Robinhood Chain Adds Confidential Swaps Through NEAR Intents
Robinhood Chain is live on near.com with ETH, USDG, PONS and CASHCAT, adding confidential transfers and access to liquidity across more than 30 networks.
Justin Drake Warns AI Could Threaten Wallet Keys Within Months
Ethereum’s Justin Drake urges calm preparation for possible AI-driven attacks on wallet signatures, without presenting a demonstrated key-recovery attack.
Tom Lee Sees 25x Ethereum Upside as BitMine Nears 5% Supply Cap
Tom Lee links Ethereum’s potential upside to tokenization and AI as BitMine approaches its 5% ownership ceiling, with more than 6 million ETH already held.
Polygon’s Shutdown Joke Draws Backlash as Nailwal Clarifies Intent
Polygon says it is not shutting down after a mock closure notice drew backlash. Nailwal says the joke targeted its critics, rather than Abstract's team.