FINNENCE ▪ THE WIRE FILE
THE WIRE · № 79084
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Coinbase, which holds 5% of all bitcoin, wants the quantum fix started now
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Quantum computing could eventually threaten bitcoin's cryptographic security, so Coinbase is pushing early defensive standards; this is a long-dated technical risk, not a near-term price driver.
Long-dated quantum risk framing, not a near-term catalyst
CATALYST TO WATCH
Concrete quantum-proof address standards or wallet adoption
MAIN RISK
Premature fear could spook holders without real threat
FULL DISPATCH
Coinbase says bitcoin should start preparing for quantum computers now, with flexible addresses, a backup quantum-proof key and a separate debate over lost coins.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 118,510,132 $USDC (118,614,421 USD) transferred from Coinbase to unknown wallet2026-10-13 21:04 UTC
🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 118,510,132 $USDC (118,614,421 USD) transferred from Coinbase to unknown wallet2026-10-13 21:04 UTC
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🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 133,880,000 $USDC (133,919,896 USD) transferred from Aave to Unknown Whale 12026-10-13 23:33 UTC
🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 133,880,000 $USDC (133,919,896 USD) transferred from Aave to Unknown Whale 12026-10-13 23:33 UTC
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Bonk Guy(@theunipcs)'s portfolio has dropped from a peak of $26M to $10.4M, losing over $15M. As Pons' revenue fell from a peak of $11.42M to only $103.6K, the $PONS price also dropped nearly 70%. His 10.9M $PONS holdings have dropped from $10.3M to $3.47M.2026-10-14 01:49 UTC
Bonk Guy(@theunipcs)'s portfolio has dropped from a peak of $26M to $10.4M, losing over $15M. As Pons' revenue fell from a peak of $11.42M to only $103.6K, the $PONS price also dropped nearly 70%. His 10.9M $PONS holdings have dropped from $10.3M to $3.47M.2026-10-14 01:49 UTC
→CORRELATIONshares Crypto
OTC whale 0x8c58 sold his remaining 9,996 $ETH ($25M) 7 hours ago. This whale bought a total of 52,001 $ETH ($112.4M) at an average price of $2,162 and sold them at an average price of $2,632, making a profit of $24.48M.2026-10-14 01:57 UTC
OTC whale 0x8c58 sold his remaining 9,996 $ETH ($25M) 7 hours ago. This whale bought a total of 52,001 $ETH ($112.4M) at an average price of $2,162 and sold them at an average price of $2,632, making a profit of $24.48M.2026-10-14 01:57 UTC
→CORRELATIONshares Crypto
💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 250,000,000 $USDC (250,072,124 USD) minted at USDC Treasury2026-10-14 02:09 UTC
💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 250,000,000 $USDC (250,072,124 USD) minted at USDC Treasury2026-10-14 02:09 UTC
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This mysterious whale continues to rotate from $BTC into $ETH. Over the past 3 days, the whale has sold 1,074.36 $BTC ($89.5M) and bought 36,159 $ETH ($90.6M).2026-10-14 02:16 UTC
This mysterious whale continues to rotate from $BTC into $ETH. Over the past 3 days, the whale has sold 1,074.36 $BTC ($89.5M) and bought 36,159 $ETH ($90.6M).2026-10-14 02:16 UTC
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