Breakthrough in Quantum Attack: Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Bounty
The threat of quantum attacks on cryptocurrency has become more tangible, as a researcher has successfully broken a 15-bit elliptic curve key, a crucial component of cryptographic security. Giancarlo Lelli, an independent researcher, has been awarded a 1 bitcoin bounty, valued at approximately $78,000, for his achievement. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential vulnerability of cryptographi…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.