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As quantum computing researchers celebrate breakthrough after breakthrough, Web3’s $4-trillion asset base faces a ticking time bomb. Last December, Google announced that their quantum Willow chip performed a computation in less than five minutes that would have taken a state-of-the-art super computer ten septillion years (about 100 trillion times longer than our universe is old). Drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, and optimization problems of all kinds will enter a golden age thanks to quantum. But most modern encryption, which relies on math puzzles that are functionally impossible for a classical computer to solve, could be cracked instantly by quantum.…

Key Takeaways Berkshire Hathaway acquired a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, marking its first major investment in the company. The firm trimmed its Apple holdings by about 15% but continues to hold a large position in the stock. Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, acquired 17.8 million Alphabet (GOOG) shares valued at around $4.3 billion in Q3 2025, according to a new filing. It’s the company’s first multi-billion-dollar stake in a core Big Tech platform whose primary value drivers are fast-changing areas like AI and cloud computing. During the quarter, Berkshire trimmed its Apple position by roughly 15%, though the…

A federal judge denied Apple and OpenAI’s motions to dismiss Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit Thursday, allowing X Corp. and xAI’s claims of market monopolization to proceed toward trial. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman rejected both companies’ attempts to dismiss the case, ruling that the allegations warrant further examination through summary judgment.  “This Order should not be construed as a judgment (or pre-judgment) on the merits of this litigation,” the ruling says.  The lawsuit, filed in August, targets Apple’s June 2024 decision to make ChatGPT the exclusive AI assistant integrated into iOS. “This is a procedural step.…

Stargate Finance, a cross-chain native asset transfer protocol, today announced that Beldex (BDX), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to execute public and private transactions, is available on the cross-chain liquidity protocol. The aim of the deployment of BDX on Stargate is to introduce the cryptocurrency into one of the most actively utilized blockchain networks in the world. Stargate, which is powered by LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) Standard, has rapidly become a foundation for cross-chain liquidity, linking more than 70 blockchain networks and facilitating real-time and safe transfer of crypto assets. Traditionally, transferring digital assets between blockchains involved multiple…

Crypto markets are under pressure, awaiting key U.S. economic data. The next 45 days will reveal delayed reports that could move markets. Positive data for risk-on assets could trigger a Bitcoin rebound toward new all-time highs in Q1 2026. Crypto markets have been volatile lately and traders are now eagerly waiting for clear signals from the economy as these reports will determine whether risk assets like crypto can rebound or continue to face pressure. With the U.S Government shutdown now over, the coming weeks could be a make-or-break period for the market’s next big move. According to Bull Theory, the…

SentismAI, a popular AI-led DeFi automation entity, has partnered with Anome Protocol, a multichain protocol for dApps and asset issuance. The partnership merges the AI-led ecosystem of SentismAI with the blockchain-based asset issuance and card game platform of Anome. As SentismAI’s official social media announcement discloses, the collaboration endeavors to offer unique engagement opportunities and utility for consumers. Thus, the initiative highlights a rising trend toward Web3-based cross-ecosystem collaboration. 💚SentismAI x Anome Protocol💚We are excited to announce our partnership with @Anome_Official, a blockchain-based card game and on-chain asset issuance platform that blends GameFi, NFTFi and DeFi on Base and BNB…

Turkish cryptocurrency exchange CoinTR is adding support for Tether (USDT) & USD Coin (USDC) on the Aptos blockchain. This move is a strategic expansion into a fast-growing Layer-1 ecosystem. CoinTR will be able to benefit from technical strengths that Aptos offers like transaction times taking under a second and gas fees being 100 times lower than other networks. The integration comes as Aptos has over 160 million daily transactions with 99.99% uptime. Turkey’s Crypto Market Embraces Aptos CoinTR is one of the most established cryptocurrency platforms in Turkey and provides services for markets where the adoption of digital assets increases…

Reddit is officially dismantling its NFT infrastructure. After years of attempting to mainstream “Digital Collectibles,” the platform will shut down its Reddit Vault, the in-app digital wallet, on January 1, 2026. The move cements the company’s pivot away from Web3 speculation, a shift that accelerated after its public listing in March 2024. Reddit Exits NFT Market Via Sunsetting Its Vault This exit has been a slow roll. Reddit first signaled plans to sunset the Vault four months ago, followed by the closure of its Avatar Shop on November 11, 2025. The final blow lands on New Year’s Day 2026, when…

Venezuela’s crypto adoption doubles annually, ranking second in Latin America with $100M monthly P2P volume. Stablecoins like USDT provide an inflation shield for 10% of Venezuelans in daily transactions. The use of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela is doubling every year, a direct response to the persistent erosion of the local currency. The country currently holds second place in crypto adoption in Latin America, a position only surpassed by Brazil. The volume of peer-to-peer transactions in the nation already exceeds $100 million monthly. One in ten people in Venezuela uses these monetary assets as a payment method for everyday transactions. Engineer Aníbal…

Greedy World, a decentralized meme gaming platform that combines Web3 gaming and crypto trading, allowing users to convert all meme coins into in-game assets, today announced a strategic partnership with Qitmeer Network, a Layer-1 blockchain platform that offers secure services for distributed applications and the decentralized financial ecosystem. This collaboration enabled the integration of Greedy World’s GameFi network with Qitmeer’s blockchain infrastructure to expand Greedy’s entertainment platform, innovate its decentralized gaming, and widen its adoption among mainstream users through efficient interoperability. Greedy World is a Web3 meme gaming platform that enables users to turn meme coins into playable in-game assets.…