This week in crypto, institutional momentum continued to build. Trump Media advanced its Bitcoin strategy with a $2.44 billion treasury raise, while the Panama Canal hinted at fast-tracking Bitcoin-powered shipping after the Bitcoin 2025 Conference. U.S. VP J.D. Vance underscored Bitcoin’s strategic role during the same event, and Russia’s Sberbank began offering crypto trading to select investors—signaling a broader global shift toward digital assets. But, that’s not all…
Emerging markets lead global crypto wallet adoption for real-world payments
Crypto usage is rising beyond trading—and emerging markets are leading the charge. A new Bitget Wallet report shows users in regions like South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia rely on crypto wallets for everyday transactions. These include sending money, accessing airdrops, and earning from Web3 services.
In contrast, users in Europe and North America still prioritise trading. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says this signals a deeper change in crypto wallet utility, turning them into gateways to decentralised finance and digital economies.
Crypto adoption is on the rise across the globe, with growing signs that digital assets are becoming a mainstream part of daily financial life.
El Salvador boosts Bitcoin reserves despite IMF pressure to halt crypto buys
El Salvador has quietly added eight more Bitcoins to its national holdings, defying the IMF’s ongoing push to stop government crypto investments. The Bitcoin Office now oversees nearly 6,200 BTC—worth over $674 million—while technically operating outside the fiscal sector defined by the IMF’s $1.4 billion loan deal.
The legal grey area allows daily Bitcoin purchases to continue without breaching formal terms. President Nayib Bukele remains publicly bullish on Bitcoin, even after the country dropped its legal tender requirement in line with IMF conditions.
Google warns Bitcoin’s encryption may fall to quantum computing faster than expected
Google’s quantum research team has revealed a major breakthrough that could threaten encryption standards protecting Bitcoin wallets and banking systems. Their findings show that cracking RSA encryption might require 20x fewer quantum resources than previously believed—pushing the crypto world closer to the era of quantum threats.
While current quantum machines lack the power to break Bitcoin’s 256-bit elliptic curve encryption, the rapid pace of development is a warning sign. Blockchain developers are already building quantum-resistant tools, preparing for future protocol upgrades.
The Bitcoin community is expected to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring the network evolves to defend itself against even the most advanced quantum attacks.
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Rodcas Consulting Group