Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is a technology journalist and digital media analyst with over 8 years covering AI, cybersecurity, and emerging tech. He has reported on major product launches, industry shifts, and policy developments for leading tech publications. Daniel holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh and is a member of the Online News Association.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Explained: What Every Organization Needs to Know in 2026

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Post-quantum cryptography NIST standards ML-KEM ML-DSA SLH-DSA explained 2026

Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The encryption protecting your bank transfers, medical records, and government communications will not survive a quantum computer. NIST finalized its three post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards in August 2024 — and as … Read more

Bitcoin $3.3B Options Expiry March 2026: Price Impact Guide

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Bitcoin $3.3B Options Expiry March 2026: Why This Event Could Trigger a Major Price Move

Bitcoin is trading between 71300 and 74000 dollars after recovering from a flash crash to 63000. A massive 2.3 billion dollar options expiry hits today with a bearish Put-Call ratio of 1.69. Meanwhile Ethereum ETFs see 157 million in inflows, Hong Kong issues first stablecoin licenses, and the CLARITY Act vote approaches.