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TRON founder Justin Sun has set a 2026 timeline for the network’s move toward quantum-resistant security. The plan includes a testnet launch in Q2 2026. Sun said the mainnet rollout is planned for Q3 2026. He described the upgrade as part of TRON’s aim to become the “world’s first quantum-resistant network.” Meanwhile, Sun said blockchain networks must prepare for future risks linked to quantum computing. He said the technology may create new security concerns as AI systems become more advanced. “As the founder of a major cryptocurrency, we should, while focusing on the benefits of AI applications, pay close attention…

Bitcoin bull company Strategy announced today at its 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting, held online, that shareholders approved a proposal to change the dividend payment schedule for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC). Under the approved proposal, the current practice of monthly dividend payment and registration dates for STRC will end. Instead, dividends will be paid twice a month. In the new system, registration dates will be the 15th and last day of each month, and payment dates will be on the following registration day. Related News Markus Thielen: “Strategy’s BTC Sale Isn’t to Blame for Bitcoin’s…

Revolut is pushing its public market debut further out after securing a full UK banking license and restarting its push into the United States. Chief Executive Nik Storonsky said the company plans to go public in about two years, placing any listing in 2028. The updated timeline narrows earlier guidance of two to three years and signals that the fintech group is choosing to remain private for longer as it builds out its banking model. Storonsky said a stock market listing is not only about liquidity, but also about building trust and standing as a more established financial institution. That…

General Updates Neo Council activated three-second block times on Neo N3 MainNet after a governance transaction signed by 13 of 21 Council members was executed on-chain, reducing block intervals by 80% from their previous 15-second times. AxLabs launched the Neo Bridge Indexer, a public dashboard that tracks the live status of the native bridge between Neo N3 and Neo X, with both the frontend and backend codebases open-sourced on GitHub under the bane-labs organization. The tool gives users, developers, and dApp operators a validator-independent way to confirm whether the bridge is operating normally, delayed, or stuck, covering all three bridge…

In a groundbreaking move to improve system automation and user experience within cryptocurrency markets, Echobit Exchange, a digital asset trading platform, today entered into a strategic partnership with X-Agent, a no-code AI agent platform. This collaboration enabled Echobit to integrate X-Agent’s intelligence to build resilient and efficient financial operations within its cryptocurrency trading exchange. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @XAgent_official — the ultimate infrastructure bridging Web3 social networks and autonomous AI!X-Agent delivers a zero-code operational base designed for the next generation of AI-driven social ecosystems, solving… pic.twitter.com/E8kZVo501m — Echobit Exchange (@EchobitExchange) June 8, 2026 Echobit Supports…

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $630.4 million in net outflows on May 13, the largest daily exit in three months. BlackRock’s IBIT led losses with $284.7 million, followed by ARKB ($177.1M) and FBTC ($133.2M). The outflows reflect profit-taking and positioning shifts, rather than a structural drop in institutional demand, per analysts. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs bled $630.4 million on Wednesday, the worst single-day outflow in over three months, as back-to-back inflation shocks drove a sharp institutional retreat from risk assets. Farside Investors data show BlackRock’s IBIT bore the brunt with $284.7 million in redemptions, while ARK Invest’s ARKB…

The adoption of stablecoins in Brazil continues to grow, now reaching beyond the cryptocurrency sector. The main point behind this rise in adoption across several industries is that stablecoin payments are tax-free, while fiat exchanges are taxed. Key Takeaways: After hitting $6B in December, Bloquo notes stablecoins expedite B2B settlements to benefit from tax exemptions. Facing backlash, President Lula delayed a 3.5% stablecoin tax, shielding future crypto market adoption next. Rising inflation hurts Lula’s 4th term bid against Flavio Bolsonaro, threatening future crypto policies next. Protected From Taxation, Stablecoin Use Cases Keep Growing in Brazil Stablecoin adoption continues to advance…

Official Trump ($TRUMP) broke below a multi-week buy wall after an individual attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump on Saturday, April 25. President Trump’s official memecoin dropped more than 14% in the past three days, trading at about $2.54 on April 27. As a result, the $TRUMP memecoin shed around $100 million in market capitalization in the same timeframe, bringing its valuation to approximately $591.4 million at press time, according to metrics from CoinMarketCap. $TRUMP price 7-day chart. Source: CoinMarketCap Despite the Trump family’s unwavering support, investors’ appetite for this memecoin has dwindled. Furthermore, the token’s 24-hour average trading volume…

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals on Tuesday for their ties to organizations the agency characterizes as front groups for Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The designations target key figures in the Gaza flotilla movement and mark another expansion of Washington’s financial pressure campaign against networks accused of funneling support to designated terrorist organizations. The sanctioned individuals include Saif Hashim Kamel Abukishek, Hisham Abdallah Sulayman Abu Mahfuz, Mohammed Khatib, and Jaldia Abubakra Aueda. Their names have been added to OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, which means any…

The Russian government is poised to introduce fees and trade restrictions on cryptocurrencies issued by companies based in Western jurisdictions, a move that could shift billions of dollars in annual trading volume away from international exchanges and into domestic state-owned platforms. Russian Deputy Minister of Finance Ivan Chebeskov said that the new cryptocurrency bill will include “economic incentives, such as commissions or recommendations” to dissuade Russians from using tokens it views as “unfriendly,” namely those issued by entities that can lock up digital assets at the request of any foreign authority. The bill is expected to pass the State Duma…