Quantum Attack Estimates on Bitcoin and Ethereum Slashed by Half, Researchers Report
In a striking development that could reshape the conversation around the quantum vulnerability of major cryptocurrencies, a team of cryptographic researchers has announced a dramatic reduction—by roughly fifty percent—in the projected time required for a quantum computer to launch a successful attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum. The findings, detailed in a paper recently shared with CoinDesk, focus o…
Sept. 10, 2026, 1 p.m.