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New quantum model slashes hardware needed to break bitcoin keys by 17 times

Alice & Bob's new model reduces the hardware required for a potential attack, bringing it closer to reality and increasing pressur...

coindesk Oct 16, 2026

Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum thr...

Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, but they disagree on when the threat w...

coindesk Oct 09, 2026

Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker...

The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealin...

coindesk Oct 08, 2026

‘Bunker mode’ is a far greater challenge for institutions than individual crypto...

As crypto debates whether holders should move funds before AI or quantum advances expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separat...

coindesk Oct 08, 2026

Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount

Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks...

coindesk Oct 07, 2026

Quantum computers threaten exposed private keys rather than blockchains, Europol...

EU law enforcement agencies urged developers, exchanges, and users to initiate phased post-quantum migrations immediately to preve...