BNB Chain has announced the completion of its post-quantum cryptography migration testing for transaction signatures and consensus layers, according to ChainCatcher. The testing involved the adoption of the ML-DSA-44 (Dilithium) post-quantum signature algorithm and the pqSTARK aggregation scheme, both standardized by NIST. The report reveals that BNB Chain has replaced its transaction signature method from ECDSA to ML-DSA-44 and switched its consensus vote aggregation from BLS12-381 to pqSTARK. This move aims to counter potential threats posed by quantum computing to the current elliptic curve cryptography systems. However, the post-quantum signatures have significantly increased the on-chain data size, with individual transaction sizes growing from approximately 110 bytes to about 2.5KB. In scenarios with 2000 TPS, block sizes have increased from around 130KB to about 2MB, and TPS in the test environment has decreased by approximately 40%-50%. BNB Chain noted that the current network bottleneck is primarily due to the larger transaction data propagation rather than the consensus protocol itself. Meanwhile, the consensus layer aggregation remains efficient, with pqSTARK achieving a signature compression ratio of about 43:1, keeping the additional burden on validators within a manageable range. The report concludes that existing technology can achieve "quantum-resistant" blockchain deployment, but future challenges remain in addressing network bandwidth and data scalability issues.

The Ethereum Foundation is focusing on engaging younger generations with Ethereum, as highlighted by a recent post on social media. BitMine Chair Tom Lee posted on X, emphasizing the importance of involving young people in the Ethereum ecosystem. The initiative aims to increase awareness and interest among youth, which is seen as a crucial step for the future success of Ethereum. By fostering a connection with younger audiences, the foundation hopes to secure a strong and sustainable future for the platform.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party's Digital Society Promotion Headquarters has released a proposal to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology to automate decision-making, financing, and asset management, according to ChainCatcher. The proposal aims to establish finance as the '18th growth investment field.' Key measures include the tokenization of Bank of Japan's current account deposits, including wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with a goal to finalize discussions by the end of the year. Additionally, three major banks plan to issue stablecoins, targeting operational launch by March next year. The proposal also advocates for the tokenization of real-world assets such as receivables and real estate. On the international front, the proposal suggests creating an 'AI and Blockchain Finance Asia Policy Dialogue Framework' and advancing cross-border settlements using yen-denominated stablecoins, as part of a 'Global SC Corridor Concept.'

Bank of America has increased its holdings by acquiring 117,374 shares of Strategy stocks, valued at approximately $19.6 million. According to Foresight News, this acquisition raises the bank's total holdings to 3.96 million shares, worth around $664 million.

Three of Asia's most vulnerable economies are experiencing increasing pressure as their central banks face demands to tighten monetary policy. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the economic challenges exacerbated by the ongoing Iran-war oil shock. The situation is creating significant strains, with central banks needing to balance inflation control and economic stability. The oil shock has intensified existing vulnerabilities, prompting concerns over potential economic repercussions. As these economies navigate the complex landscape, the central banks' policy decisions will be crucial in mitigating further economic impacts.

Sony and Nintendo are facing lawsuits from gamers who say they raised console prices during Trump-era tariffs and may now receive government refunds for the same costs. Customers claim this means buyers paid more while the companies could recover the money again from the US government.

Goldman Sachs sharply reshaped its crypto strategy in the first quarter of 2026, completely exiting its exposure to XRP and Solana ETFs while maintaining massive positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products and aggressively expanding stakes in major crypto-related companies.

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CICC believes that due to better-than-expected US inflation data and a stabilizing job market, the full-year PCE is expected to be significantly higher than the 2% target, making it difficult for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year. New Chairman Warsh's primary task is to establish credibility in combating inflation, which may lead him to abandon guidance on interest rate cuts.

A new federal lawsuit in Manhattan is putting Tether’s controversial freeze controls under the spotlight after plaintiffs asked a court to force the stablecoin giant to surrender the 344,149,759 USDT (worth roughly $344 million) Tether has conviscated from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC).

Galaxy Digital received New York’s BitLicense and Money Transmission License to offer crypto trading and custody services in the state. The approval gives the firm direct access to major institutional investors under one of the strictest crypto regulatory systems in the US.

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