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Ethereum already ‘20%’ of the way toward quantum resilience: Interview
27.1.2026
Ethereum has a “clear plan” for post-quantum security involving major upgrades to execution, consensus and even data blobs, explains researcher Antonio Sanso
Fixing BTC’s Quantum Issue Tops All Bitcoin Development Priorities, Says Willy Woo
27.1.2026
Quantum risk is emerging as a decisive hurdle for bitcoin’s institutional future as sovereign investors weigh long-term resilience, pushing gold and BTC into sharper focus amid debt cycles, macro uncertainty, and geopolitical realignment, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo. Willy Woo: Fix...
A16z Researcher Explains Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Different Quantum Risks Than You’ve Been Told
26.1.2026
A new deep-dive from A16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler pours cold water on breathless quantum panic, arguing that while quantum threats are real, the crypto industry is badly mismatching urgency to reality. Quantum Fear vs. Cryptographic Reality: A16z...
Ethereum Takes Formal Steps to Address Quantum Computing Risks
25.1.2026
The Ethereum Foundation has formed a dedicated post-quantum security team as the ecosystem moves from long-term research into active execution to address the growing risks posed by quantum computing. Ethereum Devs and Researchers Prepare for Quantum Future With Dedicated Security Unit...
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review
25.1.2026
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share...
Is Quantum Computing Stalling Bitcoin? Analyst Willy Woo Points to Surging Dev Activity
25.1.2026
An onchain analyst argues that Bitcoin developers are more actively addressing quantum computing risks than headlines suggest, with discussions accelerating in 2025 and highlighted by the first Quantum Bitcoin Summit in San Francisco. Data Shows a Shift in Focus Onchain analyst Willy Woo...
Ethereum prepares for quantum era with new security team and funding
24.1.2026
Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography
Ethereum Foundation makes post quantum security a top priority as new team forms
24.1.2026
EF researcher Justin Drake says a new post quantum team will drive wallet safety upgrades, research prizes and test networks as quantum timelines shorten
Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus
24.1.2026
Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure
Coinbase Forms Quantum Advisory Board as Post-Quantum Risks Threaten Blockchain Security
23.1.2026
Coinbase is moving early to protect digital assets from future quantum computing threats, assembling elite cryptography and blockchain experts to confront risks that could one day undermine bitcoin, Ethereum, and the security foundations of crypto markets. Top Cryptographers Join Coinbase...
Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slump
23.1.2026
Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue
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
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