Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)  CEO Brian Armstrong announced on Monday the formation of an advisory board to assess the implications of quantum computing for the blockchain industry and prepare for “future threats.”Coinbase Moves Against Quantum ThreatsIn an X post, Armstrong said the group will comprise “distinguished” researchers in quantum computing, cryptography and blockchain systems to ensure quantum threats are properly considered.“Security is our highest priority at Coinbase. Preparing for futu ...

🗞️ Need to catch up on the news? Here's our top 10 from today:🔸 Sen. Roger Marshall will not offer credit card swipe fee amendment during the Senate Agriculture Committee crypto market structure bill markup, per Politico.🔹 HIP-3 open interest hits all-time high of $790M, up from $260M a month ago, driven by surge in commodities trading activity.🔸 Coinbase launched an independent advisory board to assess future quantum computing risks to crypto security.🔹 Stablecoin market cap is falling, a bearish signal as ...

Core Viewpoint - Renowned investor Kevin O'Leary predicts that cryptocurrency market structure legislation will be passed before the midterm elections, specifically estimating May 15 as the potential passage date [2][3]. Group 1: Legislative Insights - O'Leary expresses optimism about the legislation, noting that staffers are dedicating significant time to the bill, which he believes is crucial for its passage [2]. - The stablecoin rewards issue is identified as the primary obstacle, causing 90% of the delays and uncertainty surrounding the legislation [3]. - O'Leary criticizes the current situation as unfair, particularly regarding a clause that may prevent cryptocurrency platforms from offering rewards on idle stablecoin balances, calling it "un-American" [3]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital Inc., shares a similar view to O'Leary, suggesting a compromise where rewards would apply to usage rather than balances [4]. - Coinbase's withdrawal of support for the bill led to an indefinite postponement of its markup, highlighting the fragility of legislative progress [4]. - Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, advocates for a "level playing field" for cryptocurrency companies and supports users' rights to earn a 3.8% yield on stablecoins [5]. - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse acknowledges the legislation as a "massive step forward" despite its flaws, encouraging the industry to remain hopeful about the delayed bill [5].

Core Insights - BlackRock launched its U.S. spot ETF linked to Bitcoin in January 2024, marking a significant moment for Wall Street's acceptance of cryptocurrency [1] - As of January 23, 2026, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has seen a net inflow of $62.9 billion, while its iShares Ethereum Trust has accumulated $12.5 billion [2] - BlackRock has filed to launch a new product, the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which will offer Bitcoin exposure and generate income through an actively managed strategy [3][4] Company Developments - The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF will track Bitcoin's price and sell call options on IBIT shares and other Bitcoin indices to generate premium income for investors [5][6] - Coinbase will serve as the custodian for the fund's Bitcoin holdings, while the Bank of New York Mellon will manage the fund's cash holdings [6]

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao predicts a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) super cycle in 2026, saying the four-year cycle “will probably break” as the U.S. goes pro-crypto.CZ Calls Bitcoin Super Cycle For 2026During an exclusive interview with CNBC at Davos last Thursday, Zhao said he has “very strong feelings” that 2026 will be a super cycle for Bitcoin—breaking the traditional four-year boom-and-bust pattern.He explained that Bitcoin historically follows four-year cycles with an all-time high followed by a drop. Bu ...