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Galaxy Digital is investing $5 million into a multi-pillar initiative to protect the Bitcoin network from quantum computing attacks. The program focuses on developer grants, academic research, and advisory leadership to prepare for the eventual arrival of cryptographically relevant quantum computers.

President Trump signed executive orders to expedite U.S. quantum computing leadership and harden federal cybersecurity against future quantum threats. The mandate significantly moves up the deadline for implementing quantum-resistant encryption across government networks.

The Algorand Foundation has unveiled a multi-year plan to integrate quantum-resistant protocols into its blockchain ecosystem by 2027. This includes implementing Falcon-based accounts and hybrid signatures to protect against future quantum computing attacks.

Citi warns that advances in quantum computing present a significant, accelerating risk to the cryptographic foundations of cryptocurrencies. The report suggests Bitcoin is more exposed than Ethereum, particularly due to public keys already visible on the blockchain, necessitating rapid adoption of post-quantum cryptography.

Citi analysts warn that quantum computing advances threaten crypto assets, predicting that Bitcoin is structurally more vulnerable than Ethereum. The primary challenge for Bitcoin is not merely technical but involves difficult governance consensus required to implement quantum-resistant upgrades.