Coinbase advisory board says quantum computing threat is on the horizon, crypto needs a plan - CoinDesk

Tech Share Coinbase advisory board says quantum computing threat is on the horizon, crypto needs a plan The 50-page paper concludes that while today’s blockchains remain secure, a future “fault-tolerant quantum computer” capable of breaking widely used encryption is increasingly plausible, and preparation must begin now. By Margaux Nijkerk|Edited by Sheldon Reback Apr 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Make preferred on Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk) What to know: A Coinbase-backed report warns that while quantum computers aren’t an immediate threat to crypto, the industry must start preparing now for a future where they could break current encryption. Although post-quantum solutions exist, switching will be complex and costly, pushing major crypto ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana to begin exploring gradual transition strategies. Coinbase Quantum Computing More For You North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit By Margaux Nijkerk|Edited by Nikhilesh De 18 hours ago More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state. What to know: The Kelp exploit shows North Korea’s Lazarus Group is evolving beyond isolated hacks, rapidly shifting tactics from social engineering to exploiting structural weaknesses in crypto infrastructure, suggesting a sustained, state-driven campaign rather than one-off incidents. The attack did not break cryptography but exploited known design choices and weak configurations, exposing... Read Full Story Latest Crypto News Aave’s core markets hit 100% utilization at once, and that's not a good thing 20 minutes ago AI slop has created a search problem crypto companies can’t ignore 28 minutes ago Bitget exchange brings pre-IPO tokens to masses starting with SpaceX on Solana 47 minutes ago Cut the red tape: 39 financial giants demand an emergency fast-track for Europe's blockchain pilot 1 hour ago UK invites crypto giant Bybit to London to win over some of UAE’s innovation shine 1 hour ago European banks are at risk of losing customers to rivals with better crypto tools 1 hour ago Top Stories Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying 6 hours ago Bitcoin trades above a make-or-break level ahead of Warsh hearing 4 hours ago North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit 18 hours ago Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos 19 hours ago Crypto scammers offer ‘safe passage’ through Hormuz. At least one ship may have been conned. 5 hours ago Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit 10 hours ago