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Europol Says 6.9 Million Bitcoin (BTC) in Exposed Wallets Face Quantum Risk
COINOTAG·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Europol flagged 6.9 million Bitcoin in addresses with exposed public keys as facing quantum risk. The agency urges a phased move to quantum-resistant wallet security to protect these funds. This warning highlights the potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin's cryptographic foundations and the need for proactive security upgrades.
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