Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 3.4% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 3.4% over the past 24 hours as risk sentiment softened ahead of key US inflation data, with traders de-risking and BTC retreating toward $78K, as noted by CryptoPotato. Adding to caution, The Block reported new research that significantly reduces the estimated quantum resources needed for a key operation relevant to potential Bitcoin/Ethereum attacks, which can weigh on near-term confidence even if practical risk remains uncertain.
Contributing Factors (3)
Researchers halve quantum resource benchmark for key operation in Bitcoin, Ethereum attack
The resulting benchmark is less than half Google's previously reported level, though the two approaches use different accounting methods.
PONS Plunges Further, BTC Retreats to $78K Ahead of First US Inflation Data: Market Watch
Big daily losses are also evident from LIT, DASH, ARB, PUMP, UNI, and many others.
Jack Dorsey's Block Applies for Bank Charter to Custody Bitcoin
Builders Bank would consolidate custody work Block now runs under more than 50 state money transmitter licenses.
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