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Coinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchain
22.1.2026
The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users
Is Quantum Computing Casting a Shadow Over Bitcoin’s Price?
22.1.2026
Over roughly the past year, discussion has grown more pointed over whether the accelerating pace of quantum computing could eventually threaten the Bitcoin network. This week, prominent crypto advocate and Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter contended that bitcoin’s “underperformance,” which...
Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here
22.1.2026
Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration
What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk
19.1.2026
How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge
Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
19.1.2026
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
16.1.2026
Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case
Jefferies’ ‘Greed & Fear’ strategist cuts Bitcoin allocation to zero on quantum risk
16.1.2026
Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to BTC, Bloomberg reports
Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round
15.1.2026
The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures
The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws
14.1.2026
Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense
Vitalik Buterin lays out 'walkaway test' for a quantum safe Ethereum
12.1.2026
Buterin emphasizes the importance of quantum resistance and scalability, aiming for the Ethereum blockchain to handle thousands of transactions per second
Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense.
12.1.2026
Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency
Quantum threat to Bitcoin extends past wallet hacks: Coinbase analyst
7.1.2026
Cypherpunk Adam Back has frequently shot down claims that quantum computing will be a threat to Bitcoin anytime soon
Analyst Hints at Shadow Quantum Race Between China and US
6.1.2026
Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards suggested that the U.S. and China are engaged in a shadow race to achieve quantum superiority, and that it is likely that China is concealing its quantum capabilities. The U.S. Congress has recommended establishing a Quantum First goal by 2030. China...
Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026
30.12.2025
U.S. market structure legislation is poised to be the dominant force for digital assets, while near-term concerns about quantum computing are overdone
Quantum computing in 2026: No crypto doomsday, but time to prepare
25.12.2025
Quantum computing won’t break Bitcoin in 2026, but the growing practice of “harvest now, decrypt later” is pushing the crypto industry to prepare sooner rather than later
The Protocol: Aave community split
24.12.2025
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam, Bitcoin and quantum computing, and new Eigenlayer governance proposal
Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years
22.12.2025
Even if quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography are decades away, the work required to update software, infrastructure and user behavior would be measured in years, not months
Migrating Bitcoin to post-quantum may 'easily' take 5-10 years: Crypto exec
21.12.2025
Bitcoin is a decentralized software protocol that has a collective action problem, unlike centralized companies, according to Jameson Lopp
Nic Carter Says Bitcoin Devs Are ‘Sleepwalking’ Toward a Quantum Reckoning
21.12.2025
Bitcoin venture capitalist Nic Carter has reignited the debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security with a sweeping report on quantum computing risk, arguing that the real danger is not just cryptography, but how the Bitcoin community responds under pressure. Quantum Fear or Hard Truth? Nic Carter’s...
Quantum Event Horizon Ahead: Analyst Claims That Bitcoin Could Be Broken in 9 Years
21.12.2025
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, claims that the Quantum threat against Bitcoin grows every day, and there is a high probability that it might “break” Bitcoin in the medium term. Edwards warns that Bitcoin must upgrade to be quantum-resistant as soon as possible. Quantum Strikes...