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Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed

Decrypt·October 17, 2026·1 min read
Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed

Nine crypto firms formed the Quantum Alliance to set open standards for testing quantum-resistance claims, modeled on the Internet Engineering Task Force. Forecasts place the first practical quantum attack in the late 2020s, potentially exposing 6 million Bitcoin. The group aims to preempt threats by establishing industry-wide benchmarks for quantum security.

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