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Tech CEO warns quantum computing could break Bitcoin encryption

Original: Tech CEO warns quantum computing threatens Bitcoin encryption

A technology chief executive has warned that advances in quantum computing could eventually threaten the encryption that secures Bitcoin, raising concerns about the safety of holdings on the world's largest cryptocurrency. The claim has fueled ongoing debate about whether blockchain networks need quantum-resistant cryptography and how soon such a threat could realistically materialize.

Why now: Quantum computing progress has renewed fears that current cryptographic standards protecting cryptocurrencies may not remain secure long term.

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