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Europol Names Crypto Wallets as the Main Quantum Attack Risk

Europol has identified crypto wallets as the main point of exposure if quantum computers become powerful enough to break today’s cryptography. The EU’s law enforcement agency set out the find

AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
October 7, 2026
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Europol Names Crypto Wallets as the Main Quantum Attack Risk
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Europol has identified crypto wallets as the main point of exposure if quantum computers become powerful enough to break today’s cryptography.

The EU’s law enforcement agency set out the finding in a report from its European Cybercrime Centre, published on Wednesday. Its conclusion is measured: cryptocurrencies “will not collapse due to quantum computing,” but holders and developers need a “proactive defence.”

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