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Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50%
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Crypto researchers have halved the estimated quantum computing resources required to attack Bitcoin and Ethereum, significantly lowering the previous benchmark for such attacks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3 and Quantum Computing, and 3 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 11 Sep 2026.
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Quantum threats to Bitcoin and Ethereum just became more urgent. If you build crypto security tools, accelerate quantum-resistant solutions to stay ahead of attackers.
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3 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 11 Sep 2026
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