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EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing poses imminent threat to blockchain encryption

Published

24 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Crypto & Web3

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

EU financial regulators warn that quantum computing poses an imminent threat to blockchain encryption, including Bitcoin security, potentially materializing before quantum tech reaches full commercial viability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to rethink blockchain crypto security in Europe immediately because quantum computing risks breaking current encryption well before the tech is fully commercial. Update your cryptographic roadmap now or face stranded assets when quantum attacks start.

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1 source · 24 Sep 2026

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