Tagged: quantum

September 11, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A collaborative research effort involving more than 100 participants and AI coding agents has sharply lowered a widely cited measure of the quantum resources needed for a core arithmetic step in a theoretical attack on the elliptic-curve signatures used by Bitcoin and Ethereum. The work,… Read More

September 8, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum’s core protocol teams have begun shaping the next major network upgrade, Hegotá, while setting a firm long-range goal: a Layer 1 that can withstand quantum computers by the end of 2029. The Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol cluster published its first unified assessment of the work… Read More

September 1, 2026 @ 2:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple is no longer treating quantum risk as a theoretical footnote. In late August 2026, Ayo Akinyele, the company’s senior director of engineering, said the XRP Ledger is being prepared now so that wallets, settlement, and institutional rails can change before a so-called Q-Day arrives—the… Read More

August 28, 2026 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum researchers have put forward an early draft that would rebuild the smart contract used to admit new validators, creating a path to quantum-resistant staking keys before today’s cryptography becomes a liability. The plan focuses on the deposit contract, the gateway through which operators lock… Read More

August 27, 2026 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Department of the Treasury has created a new public-private group to help banks, payment systems, market operators, and technology vendors prepare for a future in which quantum computers could undermine today’s encryption. Announced on August 24, 2026, the Quantum-Readiness Task Force follows President… Read More

August 27, 2026 @ 5:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s current transaction signatures rely on elliptic-curve cryptography. A powerful enough quantum computer could, in principle, derive a private key from a public key that has already appeared on the blockchain and then spend the associated coins. No one can say with certainty when such… Read More

August 27, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

StarkWare has reported that a Bitcoin transfer designed to withstand a future quantum-computer attack has been confirmed on the live network. The company said the spend used Avihu Levy’s Quantum-Safe Bitcoin construction, which was first described in a research paper in April 2026 and has… Read More

August 26, 2026 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A collaborative effort between the Responsible Fintech Institute and technology provider Safeheron has introduced a practical trial aimed at assessing post-quantum cryptography applications in digital asset transactions. Announced from Singapore on August 23, 2026, the program draws in chosen banking entities and supervisory bodies from… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantinuum and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) have formed a multi-year strategic alliance to integrate quantum computing into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Announced on August 11, 2026, the collaboration centers on deploying Quantinuum’s Helios system—a leading commercial quantum computer—inside a U.S.-based OCI AI data center. This will… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sui is advancing plans to integrate post-quantum cryptographic tools, aiming to shield user accounts from potential future threats posed by quantum computers. The Layer 1 blockchain will incorporate two signature methods standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These additions allow optional… Read More

August 3, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is moving steadily toward becoming a practical commercial technology rather than remaining primarily a research endeavor, according to recent comments from IBM’s (NYSE:IBM) top executive. The company’s chief executive indicated that the field is nearing a point where it will begin delivering tangible… Read More

July 26, 2026 @ 8:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has indicated that Bitcoin may not hold onto its position as the leading cryptocurrency indefinitely if its governance structure cannot effectively manage the challenges of quantum computing. Speaking in a recent live interview, he framed the potential vulnerability as rooted… Read More

July 25, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A coalition of major financial institutions and Bitcoin-focused firms has formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, committing substantial resources to bolster the cryptocurrency network’s long-term defenses. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and led by Michael Saylor as executive chairman, is among the nine… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) has introduced a comprehensive program aimed at addressing potential vulnerabilities arising from rapid progress in quantum computing. Announced on July 21, 2026, the Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative represents a significant commitment by the digital assets firm to support long-term resilience in… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The looming threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s security has long worried developers and investors. A sufficiently advanced quantum machine could use algorithms like Shor’s to derive private keys from exposed public keys, potentially allowing attackers to seize funds from vulnerable addresses. This risk is… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research report from NYDIG, titled “Quantum: Buy the Migration, Not the Machine,” argues that recent US government policy shifts have turned quantum computing risks into a near-term infrastructure spending cycle. The analysis, authored by Greg Cipolaro and released on June 26, 2026, centers on… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French hardware wallet maker Ledger is warning that rapid progress in artificial intelligence and quantum computing is creating an unprecedented shift in digital asset security. The company’s experts describe the current moment as a turning point where existing defenses may prove insufficient against evolving attacks,… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) independent Quantum Advisory Council underscores growing concerns over the long-term security of Bitcoin holdings as quantum computing technology advances. The report draws attention to the substantial portion of the Bitcoin supply—potentially up to 7 million BTC—that could become vulnerable… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) has unveiled its inaugural public report. Titled “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants,” the update offers a comprehensive yet neutral analysis of how quantum advancements could reshape the financial landscape. Released recently… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 5:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report states that quantum computing has shifted from a distant theoretical risk to a pressing consideration for the blockchain sector. While current quantum devices lack the capability to compromise major networks, industry professionals now generally warn that future large-scale, error-corrected systems could undermine… Read More