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Microsoft this week unveiled Majorana two, a quantum chip the company claims is one thousand times more reliable than its predecessors, with artificial intelligence accelerating its development. That milestone is sharpening a question the crypto world has been quietly dreading — how long before quantum computing can crack Bitcoin's underlying cryptography. There's no consensus on timing, but the gap is narrowing faster than many expected.
Speaking of Bitcoin, the currency slid to sixty-seven thousand dollars this week, and something interesting is happening in the wake of that drop. Rather than leaving crypto altogether, investors appear to be parking capital in dollar-linked stablecoins. Stocks and the dollar index stayed calm, suggesting this is a rotation within the crypto ecosystem rather than a broader panic — a sign of a maturing, if still volatile, market.
Meanwhile, Florida has filed suit against OpenAI and chief executive Sam Altman, alleging the company concealed serious risks associated with its technology. The lawsuit adds to a growing body of legal pressure on AI developers over transparency and accountability. It's a reminder that the governance conversation around artificial intelligence is no longer just academic — it's moving into courtrooms.
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