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Justin Sun sees Tron quantum-resistant shift in 2026; Ethereum, Solana also respond

Tron plans to shift to a quantum-resistant network in 2026, with a testnet launch in the second quarter and a mainnet rollout in the third, founder Justin Sun said. Sun called it the world’s first quantum-resistant network and cited quantum computing decryption as a key risk. Other players are also preparing: Ethereum has outlined post-quantum resources and a layer-1 upgrade plan through 2029, while Solana has deployed post-quantum signatures on its testnet.

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U.S. senator urges delay of CLARITY Act until May as bank-crypto split persists

A U.S. Senate Banking Committee review of the crypto market structure CLARITY Act is increasingly likely to slip beyond April. Punchbowl News, cited by Cointelegraph, reported that Republican Senator Thom Tillis urged Chairman Tim Scott to move the bill’s markup to May. The key dispute is a stablecoin interest provision, with banks warning of deposit outflows and the crypto industry seeking more flexible rules. A lobbying group urged swift action.

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HBO\'s John Oliver targets prediction markets, says manipulation is too easy and regulation is a void

HBO satire show \"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver\" criticised prediction market platforms, highlighting regulatory gaps and the ease of manipulation. Oliver cited Kalyshi and Polymarket and described betting on political statements or whether events occur. He also criticised the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for not adequately controlling contracts tied to risky events such as terrorism, assassination and war. The sector is growing fast, with forecasts it could reach $1 trillion by 2030.