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TechEuropol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now

Europol is urging the crypto industry to prepare wallet and protocol upgrades against future quantum threats, warning that a coordinated migration could take years. It recommends a phased move to quantum-resistant cryptography. Computers capable of breaking the relevant encryption do not yet exist, and when they might arrive is uncertain.

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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 18:40Original

Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now
Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start nowTech