Quantum computing in 2026: No crypto doomsday, but time to prepare

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Quantum computing has long been viewed as a threat

Quantum computing in 2026: No crypto doomsday, but time to prepare

Quantum computing in 2026: No crypto doomsday, but time to prepare

Quantum computing has long been viewed as a threat to cryptocurrencies, a technology that could one day crack the cryptography securing Bitcoin and other blockchains. In 2026, that fear is resurfacing as major tech firms accelerate quantum research and investment.

SEC reviews proposal to make crypto quantum-resistant. Source:
A quantum computer would be able to derive a private key from a public key. Source:
More than half of TLS 1.3 traffic is using post-quantum (PQ) encryption. Source:

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