Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest.

Part one explained the physics of quantum computing. This piece explains the target — how bitcoin's encryption works, why a ...

Google's new whitepaper says it could take only minutes for a quantum system to crack Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has been the king of cryptocurrencies since its inception. And despite its high volatility, the token generally benefits from faith among investors that its underlying encryption is ...

Quantum hardware and software are advancing rapidly – and our online encryption systems need to change to stay ahead.

There is a number buried in a Google research paper from late 2024 that raised the ceiling on what computers can do. A ...