Crypto news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Crypto on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Quantum chip threatens Bitcoin's oldest wallets. Also: Convicted 'Crypto King' misused $16.3 million of investor funds on luxury spending; WSJ reports Trump crypto advocate drafted favorable legislation while company earned millions from crypto firm.

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Google's Willow quantum chip increases vulnerability of Satoshi-era Bitcoin addresses.CoinDesk · Oct 17, 2:30 AM

Convicted 'Crypto King' misused $16.3 million of investor funds on luxury spending.CBC · Oct 16, 10:28 PM
WSJ reports Trump crypto advocate drafted favorable legislation while company earned millions from crypto firm.WSJ · Oct 16, 4:40 PM

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