# Quantum computers threaten exposed private keys, not blockchains, Europol warns

https://mins.news/en/item/89742

- CoinDesk, 2026-10-07 13:20 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/10/07/quantum-computers-threaten-exposed-private-keys-rather-than-blockchains-europol-warns

> EU law enforcement agencies are urging developers, exchanges and users to begin phased post-quantum migrations immediately to guard against future unauthorized fund transfers.

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