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forklog.media Experts Question D-Wave’s Claims of Quantum Supremacy

Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University, supported by the Simons Foundation, have cast doubt on D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy. On May 21, a paper was published in Science, asserting that some problems previously deemed unsolvable by classical computers can indeed be tackled using traditional methods. In an accompanying statement, the Simons Foundation noted that earlier claims of quantum supremacy are now "in question." The discussion revolves around a D-Wave article published last year in the same journal. At that time, the company claimed its system had performed quantum dynamics simulations beyond the reach of classical algorithms. According to D-Wave, the largest configurations would have required the Frontier supercomputer nearly a million years to compute. This assertion is now being challenged. The Core of the Dispute The Flatiron team employed a combination of tensor networks and a modified belief propagation algorithm. The researchers claimed they were able to reproduce calculations for several lattices using standard equipment—some experiments were even conducted on a laptop. The conclusion: at least some tasks presented as demonstrations of quantum supremacy are not beyond the reach of classical computing. D-Wave disagreed. On May 26, the company acknowledged the progress of classical methods but stated that the researchers only tested limited modes and did not replicate the full set of problems from the original work. According to the firm, the new paper does not cover the entire range of geometries, system sizes, interaction parameters, and measurable quantities. The debate extends beyond academic circles. On June 1, D-Wave will hold an Investor Day at the NYSE, where it promises to present its strategy, roadmap, and commercial prospects. CEO Alan Baratz stated that the industry is entering a phase of proven results rather than promises. Financial Implications The financial picture is mixed. In the first quarter of 2026, D-Wave reported record contracts worth $33.4 million, up from $1.6 million the previous year. These include the sale of a system to Florida Atlantic University for $20 million and a two-year quantum computing as a service agreement with a Fortune 100 company for $10 million. However, quarterly revenue fell from $15 million to $2.9 million, as the previous year's base included a significant one-time equipment delivery. An additional driver is U.S. industrial policy. D-Wave plans to secure up to $100 million in funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop superconducting systems based on quantum annealing and gate architecture. In May, the U.S. Department of Commerce allocated $2 billion to American companies engaged in quantum computing.

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cryptobriefing.com Iran outlines draft agreement with US on sanctions relief, nuclear program, and reconstruction funding

The potential agreement could reshape geopolitical dynamics, impact global oil markets, and influence investor sentiment amid economic shifts. The post Iran outlines draft agreement with US on sanctions relief, nuclear program, and reconstruction funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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forklog.media Bitcoin Drops to $75,000 as Market Awaits ‘Golden Cross’

On May 27, the leading cryptocurrency fell to approximately $75,000, a decline of 2.5% over the day. Traders are monitoring the potential formation of a 'golden cross'—a signal where the 50-day moving average crosses the 200-day moving average from below. Meanwhile, ZEC emerged as the main underperformer among major crypto assets, losing about 9%.

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btcmanager.com AmericanFortress launches compliant privacy layer on Arbitrum for institutional DeFi

AmericanFortress has launched a beta privacy infrastructure on Arbitrum, promising compliant, mixer-free transaction shielding for institutional and high-volume DeFi users. AmericanFortress has rolled out its beta privacy infrastructure on Arbitrum, introducing a Send-to-Name system that uses human readable FortressNames and…

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bitcoinmagazine.com Fold Lands $150 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Credit Card Growth

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Lands $150 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Credit Card Growth Fold Holdings, Inc. secured a $150 million asset-backed revolving credit facility from Encina Lender Finance, LLC to scale its Bitcoin rewards credit card program without diluting shareholders. This post Fold Lands $150 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Credit Card Growth first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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news.bitcoin.com Streamex and Orca Build 24/7 Compliant Trading Pool for Gold-Backed Token GLDY on Solana

Streamex Corp. and Solana-based decentralized exchange ( DEX) platform Orca launched 24/7 secondary liquidity infrastructure for tokenized securities on Wednesday, with GLDY, a gold-backed, yield-bearing token, as the first asset to trade on the system. Accredited Investors Gain 24/7 Exit Liquidity as Streamex and Orca Launch GLDY Pool on Solana The two companies built the […]

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blockonomi.com NASA Grants Over $800M to Blue Origin, Firefly, and Partners for Permanent Moon Base Construction

NASA has distributed $800M+ in contracts to Blue Origin, Firefly, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost to construct the first permanent base on the moon's south pole. The post NASA Grants Over $800M to Blue Origin, Firefly, and Partners for Permanent Moon Base Construction appeared first on Blockonomi.

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themerkle.com DTCC And Stellar Push Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchain Infrastructure

In one of the most important institutional tokenization initiatives proposed this year, DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation announced their plans to enable asset tokens custody by DTC directly on the Stellar public blockchain. The announcement notes that token representations of assets to be issued through the Depository Trust Company will become open in the first half of 2027 on Stellar. It is part of a broader multi-chain initiative by DTCC to decouple crypto from traditional finance and repurpose the way financial assets are transferred, cleared, settled, and managed inside digital ecosystems. This partnership is the next step in the The post DTCC And Stellar Push Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchain Infrastructure appeared first on The Merkle News.

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bitcoinist.com A Single XRP Ledger Proposal Just Put The Entire DeFi World On Notice — Here’s Why

A new amendment proposal submitted to the XRP Ledger Foundation’s repository on May 26 would fundamentally redesign how liquidity pools function on the XRP Ledger — introducing multiple curve types, concentrated liquidity, and a future fully programmable AMM architecture that mirrors the most advanced decentralized exchange infrastructure currently operating on Ethereum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Institutional […]

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forklog.media Finland Allocates €2.8 Million for Quantum Projects

The state agency Business Finland has allocated grants totaling €2.79 million for the implementation of two industrial quantum projects. The funding was awarded to software developer QMill and shipping operator ESL Shipping. The funds were distributed as follows:  €1.09 million for the Smart Fleet Optimization project for ESL Shipping; €1.7 million for the Supernova research initiative by QMill. ESL Shipping is testing a hybrid model: classical computing and quantum algorithms for fleet optimization. This pertains to tramp shipping, where scheduling depends on cargo flows, power constraints, emissions, and commercial priorities.  The Supernova initiative focuses on creating algorithms tailored to the constraints of current noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) systems. The aim is to identify commercially significant tasks in the energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors where quantum computing can offer a practical advantage over classical architectures.  Supernova is a continuation of the QMill program, launched in 2024 with support from the same agency.  The investments are part of Business Finland's national program to strengthen the quantum hub in Northern Europe. The project aims to demonstrate how heavy industry and logistics can integrate quantum tools to reduce fuel consumption and comply with environmental standards.  In May, Quantinuum and BP initiated a joint project to apply quantum computing for subsurface sensing and mapping of the Earth's interior.

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cryptobriefing.com Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks

The successful implementation of Project Agor could reshape global financial systems, enhancing efficiency and influencing CBDC adoption timelines. The post Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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cryptobriefing.com Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter

Amazon's AI tech licensing to retailers could reshape retail dynamics, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies industry-wide. The post Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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cryptobriefing.com Edel Markets is building an on-chain perpetual futures exchange for equities and commodities on Canton

Edel Markets' move into on-chain perpetual futures could significantly enhance institutional adoption of tokenized assets and privacy-focused trading. The post Edel Markets is building an on-chain perpetual futures exchange for equities and commodities on Canton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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forklog.media DAOs, teal management and open source: genius trio or outcasts’ trilemma?

DAOs, open source and “teal” management grew out of a single ambition: to act effectively without a rigid hierarchy and bosses who decide everything for everyone. Yet each model, on its own, inevitably runs into crisis. Web3 researcher Vladimir Menaskop explains why the three approaches work only together. From the author A recent Habr article showed that many OS projects are kept afloat by one or two enthusiasts who, quite literally, work for free or for pennies. Reading it, I immediately recalled my many years in DAOs. Back in 2025 I crossed the mark of involvement in 100 such organisations, but by 2026 it had become clear I might never get close to the next milestone of 1,000. Why? Because the sector’s main analytics platform, DeepDAO, shut down, and many DAOs either folded or abandoned their foundational principles. Others, though, understood where the catch lay and opted for a planned, deep restructuring. Paradoxically, these were market leaders that had been the most conservative elsewhere: Ethereum, Uniswap, Aave. Looking back on 21 years in IT, I came to see that the three elements of self-organisation—DAO as a form, “teal” as a methodology and open source as a tool—form a single whole. But one thing at a time. DAO ForkLog has covered this topic at length, but a few less obvious points are worth highlighting. What is a DAO? Literally: a decentralised autonomous organisation. Yet even this short decoding hides an inner paradox. Consider the definitions: Decentralised: a system whose governance and structure are created without a single centre, with control and authority distributed among many independent participants. Autonomous: independent, acting on its own, without external control or dependence on broader networks. Organisation: a group of people working together to achieve shared goals and tasks. At first glance these terms sit uneasily together. The swan of decentralisation pulls skyward toward an ideology in which a centre is an unaffordable luxury. The crayfish of autonomy reinforces this stance, but focuses not on internal structure so much as non-subordination to an external system. The pike of organisation, by contrast, asserts that there is a centre after all—not in governance, but in the problems being solved and the goals set. Hence there is no such thing as a “DAO in general”. A limited-liability company exists “in general”; an open or closed joint-stock company, too; even a simple partnership or co-operative. But a DAO cannot exist in such an abstract form. One might object that platforms like Aragon or xDAO standardise the creation of decentralised autonomous organisations. They do, but only by providing a toolkit. They can stitch a body together, yet it may still be a corpse—formally alive, not a unified organism, and certainly not a full-fledged personality. Today the world is full of such Frankensteins, if not dominated by them. My experience in DAOs has long suggested this is wrong: we have let form substitute for substance. For a decade I have therefore practised building micro-DAOs: aimed not at success, but at transmitting DAO principles from person to person. It works, albeit slowly. And here we need the second element—“teal” management. “Teal” Frederic Laloux’s book “Opening the Organisations of the Future” appeared in my life long before I read my first piece on DAOs. Decentralisation, after all, predates blockchains by a long way. In our small five-person IT firm we embraced the approach from the outset; Laloux helped formalise our experience and distil general principles. Since then I have joined various “teal” communities, studied the experience of many companies (from offline sectors to gaming), written analytical pieces and tried to spread the word. Seven years ago I became an administrator of a Telegram channel dedicated to “teal” management. People there spoke about DAOs without using the word, worked in DAOs without knowing it and did many other things that in essence amounted to DAOs. I tried to bridge the two worlds, arranging several online meetings between those discussing “teal” and those already building DAOs. And… nothing much came of it. It turned out these were two largely similar but parallel universes. Another insight followed: each element (DAO and “teal” alike) demands a dramatic internal overhaul. How is it that there is no need for a boss? How is it that there is no external control? How is it that you work only in networked entities? That overhaul consumes vast resources: time, attention, understanding and even money. Each group simply could not switch to yet another process of comparable complexity. Even so, such a union would remain incomplete—at least without a third element. Open source Readers hardly need a primer on open-source software, but it is crucial to note that almost all DAOs use it by default. Here a synthesis of science, art and, if you will, magic is born: DAOs help organise business within the economy of doing (more precisely, the part I call the crypto-offshore), created by the tools and mechanics of Web 3.0 and Web3. The profits from this business (whether network fees or gains from successful liquidations) can be distributed as grants among different teams. Finally, to ensure both quantitative and qualitative growth in profit generation, you need “teal” management methods (the last 18–24 months of Aave’s evolution are exactly about that). But when open source is cut off from this triad, it does not live so much as survive: you end up hoping for donations from those for whom it is easier to fork you than to support you with hard cash. An open secret You might think this “discovery” is long understood. It is not. Each element is fairly developed: behind each stands, if not a neat, then at least a well-worked theory; each has its supporters and, crucially, practice. But separately. Together they work only in exceptional cases, when enthusiasts already immersed in each sphere draw the relevant conclusions. Something similar can be found, for example, in the assertion “1 BTC = 1 BTC”: everyone seems to understand, but in fact they do not. Hence such projects appear to have a future: uncertain, like any other, but a future nonetheless. All the more so as each of the three elements is now in crisis: DAOs—because of yet another crypto winter; “Teal”—because of a crisis in management ideas; Open source—because of a lack of financial support. In such times it is vital to focus not on fixing transient, recurring problems but on far more fundamental things. This may lead us to another trilemma, where you must back two of the three components to evolve effectively. Or perhaps there is a fourth, or even a fifth, to complete the set. If you came to crypto for more than the next hype cycle, this approach will serve you well.

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blockmanity.com MetaMask Wallet Mastery: How Beginners Can Set Up and Secure Crypto Assets

MetaMask Wallet Mastery: How Beginners Can Set Up and Secure Crypto Assets MetaMask stands out as a top choice for anyone entering the world of crypto. It helps millions handle digital money, connect to apps, and explore new blockchain tools […] The post MetaMask Wallet Mastery: How Beginners Can Set Up and Secure Crypto Assets appeared first on Blockmanity.

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forklog.media Economist Warns of Currency System Collapse and Dangers of CBDCs

German economist Richard Werner, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, declared the inevitability of a new global financial crisis and the authorities' plans to use central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool for total control. Asset Bubble and the End of the Dollar Era According to Werner, a massive bubble has formed in the United States, encompassing the real estate market, stock exchanges, and cryptocurrencies. He noted that current valuations are "somewhat overestimated," and the system is moving towards a change in the currency order. The economist drew parallels with historical milestones: the collapse of the gold standard and the "Nixon Shock" of 1971. He suggested that the current stage is preparation for dismantling the "petrodollar" system. "Every time major wars occur, they lead to a change in the global financial system. [...] We are in the acceleration phase before the next monetary system restructuring," Werner emphasized. The expert predicted a "second wave" of inflation, calling it a "good disguise" for changing the monetary model. He accused central banks of unwarranted issuance in 2020, which he described as a purely monetary decision without economic reasons. CBDCs as "Digital Control" The economist sees the main threat in digital identification and the programmability of money. Werner suggested interpreting the acronym CBDC as Central Bank Digital Control. In his view, the new system will allow authorities to micromanage citizens' lives: restrict spending by time and location; block transactions when purchasing "wrong" goods; control population movement. "This is the dream come true of a totalitarian dictator. It is about highly centralized structures whose goal is not productivity but control over us," he stated. Werner reminded that humanity has been using digital money from commercial banks for decades. The problem with CBDCs, in his opinion, lies precisely in the centralization of the tool in the hands of the authorities. Previously, similar concerns were expressed by other market participants. In 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to "never allow" the creation of CBDCs, calling them a "dangerous threat to freedom." Regulators like the ECB and the Fed deny plans for total surveillance. In Brussels, they insist that the digital euro will only complement cash, while the Fed emphasizes the need for congressional approval to issue a digital dollar. Back in April 2026, the European Central Bank selected payment standards for the digital euro.

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bitcoinmagazine.com DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) expanded its corporate Bitcoin treasury to 2,714 BTC on Wednesday with the purchase of 131 Bitcoin, the company announced. The New York-based company said the acquisition marks its second Bitcoin purchase in seven days, following a 200 BTC transaction on May 21. Together, the two deals added 331 BTC […] This post DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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blockonomi.com Best Crypto Presale 2026: $GRUNTLE at $0.000625 as NEAR Jumps 15% and Ethereum Crowds Longs

Ethereum broke below $2,100 on May 27, 2026. That level held for three consecutive weeks before failing today. ETH is now trading near $2,075. It is the sixth straight losing week. The break matters not just as a price event but as a positioning event – $250 million in leveraged long positions stacked at $2,243-$2,281 are [...] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: $GRUNTLE at $0.000625 as NEAR Jumps 15% and Ethereum Crowds Longs appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Mastercard Wins NY BitLicense to Advance Stablecoin Payments Push

TLDR Mastercard secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services to operate digital asset services. The license allows Mastercard to expand its blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure under strict regulatory oversight. Mastercard recently agreed to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK in a $1.8 billion deal to strengthen its position. Stablecoins are increasingly [...] The post Mastercard Wins NY BitLicense to Advance Stablecoin Payments Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin ETFs Lose $333M as HYPE and XRP Funds Continue Attracting Inflows

Crypto ETF flows were mixed on Tuesday, May 26, with bitcoin and ether ETFs losing a combined $368.75 million as both ETFs extended their outflow streaks. Altcoin products softened the blow, led by $20.45 million into HYPE ETFs and $1.55 million into XRP ETFs, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Pull $20M […]

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cryptobriefing.com Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter

Amazon's AI tech licensing to retailers could reshape retail dynamics, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies industry-wide. The post Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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cryptobriefing.com Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks

The successful implementation of Project Agor could reshape global financial systems, enhancing efficiency and influencing CBDC adoption timelines. The post Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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bitcoinmagazine.com Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA

Bitcoin Magazine Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive authorization to offer bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. This post Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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blockonomi.com South Korea Arrests CatFi Suspects in First Crypto Rugpull Case

TLDR South Korea prosecutors charged five individuals linked to the CatFi rugpull on Solana. Authorities applied the Virtual Asset User Protection Act for the first time in a rugpull case. The suspects allegedly abandoned the project after attracting thousands of investors. The group promoted CatFi using fake social media accounts and misleading claims. Prosecutors said [...] The post South Korea Arrests CatFi Suspects in First Crypto Rugpull Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Solana DEX Orca Rolls Out Tokenized Real-World Assets Platform

TLDR Orca has launched permissioned pools to support regulated trading on Solana. The new system allows only approved investors to access specific tokenized assets. Investors must complete KYC checks before buying or trading these assets. Streamex will launch the first tokenized gold-linked security called GLDY. Orca enables issuers to control investor eligibility through onchain rules. [...] The post Solana DEX Orca Rolls Out Tokenized Real-World Assets Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

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forklog.media Researchers Uncover Religious Bias in AI Models

Popular LLM exhibit a consistent religious bias, favouring Catholicism while neglecting spiritual aspects in everyday ethical scenarios. This conclusion was reached by the inter-university consortium CEFE-AI, which presented the results of the AllFaith benchmark study. Teams from Brigham Young, Baylor, Notre Dame, and Yeshiva universities participated in the project. Researchers analysed over 3,600 responses from 20 models, including GPT-5.5, Claude 4.7, and Gemini 3.1. Faith Asymmetry In the test on religious conversion, scientists used 13 transition scenarios for 14 different worldviews. Almost all systems demonstrated measurable biases. The models showed the most positive reaction towards Catholicism (with an "approval" rating of about 61%), Bahá'í, and Sikhism. The lowest ratings were recorded for Jehovah's Witnesses (3%), atheism, and agnosticism. The bias was evident not only in encouraging conversion to certain faiths but also in actively discouraging users from others. According to the project's dashboard, the model Grok 4.20 from xAI showed the strongest bias, while solutions from Anthropic and Meta proved to be the most neutral. Source: CEFE-AI. Exclusion of Religion from Moral Context The second part of the study — Omissive Bias in Religious Representation — focused on everyday issues: family, loss, guilt, honesty, forgiveness, and the search for meaning. An experiment on 27 models showed that artificial intelligence systematically offers a purely secular perspective. In situations requiring ethical advice, neural networks recommended consulting therapists, parents, or friends, but scarcely mentioned priests, rabbis, or imams. "We see a systemic pattern of religious omissions. AI encourages discussing life issues with a therapist, but not with a spiritual leader," noted Professor David Wingate. According to the authors, the topic of religious bias in AI is scarcely studied: only 0.2% of 12,000 scientific papers on AI bias address issues of faith. Parallels with the Vatican The publication of CEFE-AI's results coincided with the release of the first encyclical by Pope Leo XIV on artificial intelligence — Magnifica Humanitas. In the document, the pontiff warned that technology absorbs the values and biases of its creators. Despite the timing, researchers emphasize: the "Catholic bias" of neural networks is not linked to the Vatican's stance. It is more likely a consequence of the specificity of training data and safety filters embedded by developers. Earlier, on May 6, a Buddhist ceremony in Seoul saw a humanoid robot take vows and become a monk.

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blockonomi.com HTX Clarifies Entity Split After UK Sanctions Raise Concerns

TLDR HTX said user funds remain safe despite UK sanctions on Huobi Global S.A. HTX Molly stated that the sanctioned entity is separate from the trading platform operations. The UK sanctions target specific legal entities and do not apply to all HTX services. HTX confirmed that trading, deposits, and withdrawals continue without disruption. Blockchain firms [...] The post HTX Clarifies Entity Split After UK Sanctions Raise Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

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