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Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat

CoinDesk·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat

Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, which could threaten 6.4 million bitcoin. Members disagree on when the threat will arrive and whether vulnerable BTC should be frozen. The alliance aims to coordinate defenses against future quantum computing risks.

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