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China's Quantum Leap: Is Bitcoin Really in Danger, or Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

When China unveiled yet another breakthrough in quantum computing, headlines followed a familiar script. "Bitcoin could be broken." "Cryptocurrency faces extinction." "Quantum computers will destroy blockchain." They make for excellent clickbait. But they also miss the bigger story. Because Bitcoin is not what should keep governments awake at night. The real question is what happens when someone builds the world's first genuinely useful quantum computer. If that day arrives, cryptocurrencies will simply be among the first dominoes. ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—”๐—น๐˜€๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ Bitcoin's security rests on mathematics. More specifically, two mathematical foundations. The first is SHA-256, the hashing algorithm securing Bitcoin's blockchain and mining process. The second is ECDSA, the digital signature system proving ownership of Bitcoin wallets. Today's computers would ne...

Blinken Calls Ruto to Accelerate Deployment of Kenya Police to Haiti


U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has engaged President William Ruto in discussions concerning the ongoing crisis in Haiti. The conversation highlighted their shared dedication to the multinational security initiative aimed at restoring stability in the region.

The State Department revealed that the dialogue emphasised a firm commitment to deploying the Multinational Security Support mission, addressing concerns surrounding the escalating violence in Haiti. Despite the absence of specific details regarding the talks' timeline or additional outcomes, the focus remains on resolving the crisis through collaborative efforts.

Kenya's pivotal role in leading the proposed mission underscores its commitment to regional stability. The developments come amidst Haiti's declaration of a state of emergency and Prime Minister Ariel Henry's diplomatic efforts to secure support for a U.N.-backed mission. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.

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