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Opinion Share The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer Google’s new research potentially puts the entire bitcoin supply – and the very foundation of digital trust – at risk, explains Pruden. By Alex Pruden|Edited by Betsy Farber Mar 31, 2026, 2:05 p.m. Make preferred on Google Note: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CoinDesk, Inc. or its owners and affiliates. 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 The time for clear financial privacy rules is now By Steve Yelderman|Edited by Betsy Farber Mar 31, 2026 Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman. Read Full Story Latest Crypto News Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026 4 hours ago Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC 5 hours ago What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out 7 hours ago CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise 10 hours ago U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added 11 hours ago Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target 12 hours ago Top Stories The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor Apr 2, 2026 CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts Apr 2, 2026 Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push Apr 2, 2026 Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats 14 hours ago Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route Apr 2, 2026 How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift Apr 2, 2026