Morning Edition · Thursday, July 2, 2026
Moody's Warns Quantum Computing Raises the Urgency of Rebuilding Crypto's Cryptography
The rating agency says new US executive orders on quantum computing accelerate the need for Bitcoin and the broader digital-asset industry to adopt quantum-resistant schemes.
Moody's warned that President Trump's new executive orders on quantum computing accelerate the need for Bitcoin and the wider digital-asset industry to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The concern is that a s…
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Quantum Risk Moves From Theory to Crypto Roadmaps
Over the next 3-6 months, quantum-resistance becomes a concrete design and custody concern across major chains and institutional custodians, driving opt-in post-quantum schemes and 'long-dormant coin' risk discussion.
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