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EDUCATION, CRYPTO 101 Kesavan Govender EDUCATION, CRYPTO 101 Kesavan Govender

Is Bitcoin Built to Last? A Clear-Eyed Look at Its Future-Proof Credentials in 2026

Bitcoin has delivered near-perfect uptime for 17+ years since January 2009. As of April 2026, its fixed 21 million supply, ~995 EH/s hash rate, Lightning scaling, and rising institutional ETF inflows prove its resilience.Quantum threats and infrastructure risks persist, yet satellite solutions and conservative upgrades keep it adapting.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Ben Caselin ANNOUNCEMENTS Ben Caselin

Wyden Adds VALR to its Global Liquidity Network, Expanding Institutional Digital Asset Access in South Africa and Beyond

Wyden has integrated VALR—Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume—into its institutional trading network, giving global clients direct access to deep ZAR-denominated crypto liquidity in South Africa. The partnership expands institutional access to 100+ digital assets while supporting compliant trading under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

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