Researchers ran the IBM Nighthawk quantum processor through two applied tests: a simplified model from particle physics and the filtering of malicious traffic. The experiments were noted by Quantum Computing Report. In the first study, the team tried not just to "spin the qubits," but to compute an actual physics problem on the hardware — the interaction of a nucleon and an antinucleon…

We have collected the most important cybersecurity news of the week. A crypto clipper was distributed using fake reputation on GitHub and YouTube. A USB worm self-propagated through hidden Windows shortcuts to steal cryptocurrency. South Korean law enforcement dismantled a crypto-laundering network serving a Cambodian syndicate. Researchers discovered…

Several alarming signals have been noted at once for the financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone believes that gold looks overheated, while researchers at Global Markets Investor reported a record level of leveraged trading in the US markets. Together these observations create a fragile picture for risk assets, including bitcoin (BTC). Both theses…

The Algorand Foundation presented a roadmap for transitioning the network to "broad quantum resistance" by the end of 2027. The first protocol updates are planned for Q3 2026. The plan covers accounts, wallets, developer tools, multisig and individual consensus components. The foundation pointed…

Congressman Bryan Steil introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The bill bars members of Congress, their spouses and their minor children from wagering money on politics and government decisions using prediction markets. Steil is a Republican from Wisconsin who chairs the House Committee on Administration. The reason for…