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Europol urges early action to protect crypto and sensitive data from quantum threats

  • —Europol called for early measures against quantum threats to cryptocurrencies
  • —Cryptography securing crypto assets and sensitive data is at risk
  • —The agency recommends preparing ahead of powerful quantum computers
Why it matters: Quantum computers could eventually break the keys securing Bitcoin and Ethereum, making the shift to post-quantum cryptography critical for holders.
Source: Google News (crypto query)
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