Circle future-proofs Arc blockchain against quantum computing threats - CoinDesk

Markets Share Circle future-proofs Arc blockchain against quantum computing threats Circle’s Arc blockchain said users will be able to create wallets that withstand future quantum computer attacks from day one. By Omkar Godbole|Edited by Sam Reynolds Updated Apr 6, 2026, 6:38 a.m. Published Apr 6, 2026, 3:17 a.m. Make preferred on Circle's Arc to debut with quantum-resistant features. (Christopher Gower/Unsplash) What to know: Circle’s Arc blockchain said users will be able to create wallets that withstand future quantum computer attacks from day one. The blockchain plans to design its broader infrastructure, from cloud servers to encrypted connections, to withstand future quantum era. Circle More For You Encryption Supremacy: Zcash and Privacy in the Age of Scale By CoinDesk Research Mar 31, 2026 Commissioned byGenZcash Most crypto privacy models weaken as blockchain data grows. Encryption-based models like Zcash strengthen. CoinDesk Research maps the five privacy approaches and examines the widening gap. Why it matters: As blockchain adoption scales, the metadata available to machine learning models scales with it. Obfuscation-based privacy approaches are structurally degrading as a result. This report provides a comprehensive comparison of all five major crypto privacy architectures and a framework for evaluating which models remain durable as AI capabilities improve. View Full Report Bitcoin rallies on report of Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand extends gains By Francisco Rodrigues, Omkar Godbole|Edited by Sheldon Reback 1 hour ago If a ceasefire materializes, a relief rally could further benefit risk assets. For now, traders appear to be treating the headlines with skepticism. What to know: Bitcoin neared $70,000 as reports of potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks boosted risk appetite and triggered more than $270 million in short liquidations. Derivatives data show rising open interest and positive funding rates for bitcoin, ether and several major altcoins even as options markets remain cautious. Algorand’s ALGO token has jumped... Read Full Story Latest Crypto News Bitcoin has room to rally, but there's a catch 54 minutes ago Bitcoin rallies on report of Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand extends gains 1 hour ago IMF warns tokenization could bring crypto risks into global financial markets 2 hours ago Inflation takes center stage: Crypto Week Ahead 3 hours ago China orders Apple to pull Dorsey's Bitchat, the messaging app used during Iran protests 4 hours ago XRP drifts higher to $1.33, but range-bound trade still dominates 6 hours ago Top Stories Bitcoin meltdown to $10,000 remains likely unless prices reclaim $75,000, analyst says 7 hours ago A simple explainer on what quantum computing actually is, and why it is terrifying for bitcoin 16 hours ago Drift says $270 million exploit was a six-month North Korean intelligence operation 23 hours ago Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation' Apr 4, 2026 Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion security race: Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world's largest blockchain Apr 4, 2026 Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means Apr 3, 2026 In This Article USDT $0.9999 ◢0.01%