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Article:
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s quantum threat is becoming an economic problem
Published: Oct 30, 2026
Bitcoin faces mounting quantum security concerns as Ripple secures a US banking charter, and VanEck adds BTC to a new ETF.
Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security:
The debate over quantum computing raises serious questions about Bitcoin’s long-term security. Muneeb Ali, founder of Bitcoin layer-2 project Stacks, believes quantum computing risks are already discouraging institutional investment.
Urgency of Quantum Resistance:
- Muneeb Ali warns that Bitcoin has only a few years to prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant security.
- He cites 2030 as the target for completing the transition, based on NIST guidance, but AI advancements could bring that forward.
- Implementing changes could take years, and holders would need time to move Bitcoin to quantum-resistant addresses.
Ripple’s Banking Charter:
Ripple has received final approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, clearing the last regulatory hurdle.
Key Takeaways:
- Uncertainty around quantum computing could undermine investor confidence in Bitcoin.
- A quantum breach could have broader market repercussions.
- Ripple’s banking charter and VanEck’s ETF move further integrate crypto into the traditional financial system.