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Finance

Algorand names former Chainlink executive William Herkelrath as CEO

The former Chainlink and Curv executive will lead the blockchain organization’s push into institutional finance and quantum-resistant security.

Algorand CEO William Herkelrath.

Tech

Ethereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline

The Foundation wants the network protected before a quantum computer capable of breaking today's cryptography could plausibly arrive, and says upcoming upgrades will be judged against that clock.

A screen of computer code. AI systems are increasingly finding flaws and loopholes in human-written code, with quantum attack remaining a big concern among bitcoin and crypto developers. (Chris Ried/Unsplash)

Tech

Ethereum developers propose first step to protect ETH staking from quantum attacks

A draft proposal would allow validators to deposit with quantum-resistant keys, then permanently stop accepting the format the network runs on today.

Graphic showing ethereum symbol on a grid with screens. (Ethereum)

Tech

Monad proposes wallet upgrade that could survive lost keys and quantum attacks

The Ethereum-compatible blockchain wants users to be able to replace the keys controlling an account without changing its address, opening the door to passkeys, recovery tools and post-quantum security.

A screen of computer code. AI systems are increasingly finding flaws and loopholes in human-written code, with quantum attack remaining a big concern among bitcoin and crypto developers. (Chris Ried/Unsplash)

Markets

Why Jim Cramer’s quantum panic isn’t rattling bitcoin as price holds steady around $64,000

Jim Cramer says he's dumping his bitcoin over quantum computing fears, but his track record of crypto and bank calls has buoyed the crypto community.

Jim Cramer (Getty Images)

Tech

Solana Foundation's new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing

Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns.

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Markets

Quantum computing nears commercial breakthrough, IBM CEO says

Arvind Krishna said quantum computing will begin generating meaningful revenue before the decade ends as investment in the sector accelerates, in an interview on CNBC.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Markets

Hong Kong’s central bank puts a number on lenders' quantum preparedness. It's very low.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a whitepaper on the quantum preparedness of Hong Kong’s banking industry and its first Quantum Preparedness Index.

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Markets

Crypto is the canary in the coal mine for the quantum computing threat, experts say

As estimates for “Q-Day” move closer, experts warn that crypto’s slow governance, not its cryptography, may be the biggest obstacle to defending against quantum attacks.

A perspex cube appears to radiate light across a surface designed with squares. (David Clode/Unsplash)

Tech

Galaxy sets up $5 million fund to help shield Bitcoin against quantum computing threats

The crypto financial services firm is funding developers to strengthen the blockchain's security before quantum computers become powerful enough to steal billions in crypto.

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