Quantum computing is often framed as a broad threat to any system that relies on modern cryptography, from banks to government networks. Yet several voices cited in a recent report argue that crypto may be the first place where the danger becomes visible. The reason, they say, is not simply Bitcoin’s use of elliptic-curve cryptography, but the slower governance process required to coordinate a network-wide response. Quantum Xchange CEO Eddy Zervigon told CoinDesk that crypto is the “canary in the coal mine,” warning that the first real signs of a cryptographically relevant quantum machine may appear in decentralized crypto networks. He pointed to an industry timeline that places such machines around 2029, a view he said aligns with public comments from IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and with newer research from Google Quantum AI. That research suggested the hardware needed to break elliptic-curve cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum could be below 500,000 physical qubits, far less than older estimates. Other cited work says even under ideal conditions, migrating vulnerable Bitcoin UTXOs to post-quantum-safe addresses would take at least 76 days, while major upgrades require 90% miner consensus. Taken together, the concern is clear: post-quantum tools may arrive in time, but Bitcoin’s governance may struggle to move fast enough.

BIP 360 proposes a new P2MR output model for Bitcoin, removing key-path spending and aiming to limit public-key exposure on-chain as a defense against future quantum threats.

eCurrency says it has operated since 2018 as a payments-focused Layer-1 with a fixed supply of 333,333,333 ECR, 10-second blocks, UTXO-native PoS, and Falcon-based post-quantum security.

On-chain data shows whale wallets steadily buying TRX and moving tokens off exchanges, tightening supply. TRON network fundamentals: 3.2M daily active users, $826M quarterly revenue, T3 FCU froze $450M illicit crypto. Analysts predict May 2026 average price of $0.369.

A Coinbase-backed cryptography council says quantum computers are not yet a blockchain threat, but about 1.7 million BTC remain directly exposed. The group declined to choose how Bitcoin should handle abandoned coins, while urging technical migration work to begin now and communication to improve.

Dr. Awesome Doge releases the Chinese translation of Mastering Bitcoin, 3rd Edition, with three new chapters and expanded content on RGB and Taproot Assets, all free and open-source.

DSA said it took part in a PayCLT webinar and a Cornell Tech conference, where speakers discussed stablecoins, tokenized deposits, settlement, liquidity, and payment infrastructure.

A new report says quantum computers are still years, if not decades, away from threatening Bitcoin’s ECDSA. Older addresses are more exposed, developers are studying post-quantum options, and markets are still treating the issue as a distant risk.