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Bitcoin faces outsized quantum threat as computing breakthroughs accelerate, Citi says

May 24, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Recent analysis highlights that quantum computing breakthroughs are arriving faster than expected, raising risks for cryptocurrency security systems. Bitcoin is seen as particularly exposed due to its slower governance and upgrade process. Ethereum and other proof-of-stake networks may adapt more quickly, but face their own quantum-related risks. The timeline for quantum threats to break current encryption is now considered significantly shorter than previously thought.

DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private

May 24, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

VerifiedX is developing a Bitcoin sidechain designed to enable programmable, privacy-preserving decentralized finance (DeFi) without relying on synthetic wrappers or custodians. The project aims to unlock native bitcoin for lending, trading, and yield generation while maintaining privacy. This comes as institutional interest in privacy-focused crypto infrastructure increases, with tokens like zcash gaining renewed attention.

Bitcoin faces outsized quantum threat as computing breakthroughs accelerate, Citi says

DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private

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