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Coinbase advances Bitcoin’s post-quantum readiness while holding about 5% of BTC

The Cryptonomist·October 13, 2026·1 min read
Coinbase advances Bitcoin’s post-quantum readiness while holding about 5% of BTC

Coinbase is advancing Bitcoin's post-quantum readiness, a multi-year transition involving wallets, custody systems and network validation. The custodian holds about 5% of all BTC. Quantum computing poses a potential future threat to the classical cryptography securing Bitcoin, and the transition must also address funds whose owners cannot move them.

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