{"id":69018,"date":"2026-01-23T15:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=69018"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:40:51","slug":"coinbase-prepares-for-quantum-threat-as-btc-usd-security-debate-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=69018","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase Prepares for Quantum Threat as BTC USD Security Debate Heats Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Coinbase has formed the Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain, convening leading experts in quantum science, cryptography, and distributed systems, to evaluate risks from future quantum computers to blockchain security and provide independent guidance to the ecosystem. All to protect our assets as BTC USD is trading at $89K, holding its support. For now.<\/p>\n<p>Announced on January 21, 2026, the board will publish position papers assessing quantum impacts, issue recommendations for developers, users, and institutions, and respond to major scientific advancements.<\/p>\n<p>This forms part of Coinbase\u2019s broader post-quantum security roadmap, which includes updating address handling, key management, and Bitcoin product enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: Coinbase announces a new quantum computing advisory board<\/p>\n<p>The board will:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Publish position papers on the state of quantum computing<br \/>\u2013 Issue guidance to users, developers, and institutions<br \/>\u2013 Respond in real time to major quantum breakthroughs <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eE8GqOVAiD\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/eE8GqOVAiD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BitcoinArchive\/status\/2014326397183918286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/presales\/uranium-stocks-surge-under-trump-best-investment-opportunity-of-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Uranium Stocks Surge Under Trump: Best Investment Opportunity of 2026?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Is The Quantum Threat A Reality? Is BTC USD Price Affected?<\/h2>\n<p>The quantum threat stems from algorithms like Shor\u2019s, which could efficiently break elliptic curve cryptography (ECDSA) and RSA used in Bitcoin and Ethereum signatures and keys. While large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers remain years away, experts estimate no imminent risk, the \u201charvest now, decrypt later\u201d strategy means encrypted data stolen today could be decrypted in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase Research notes that as of recent blocks, roughly 6.5\u20136.65 million BTC (about 32\u201333% of supply) in legacy addresses (P2PK, reused keys, certain multisig, Taproot) expose public keys on-chain, making them vulnerable to long-range quantum attacks. All outputs face short-range risks during spending, underscoring the need for migration to post-quantum signatures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330462\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398.jpeg\" alt=\"Bitcoin addresses\" width=\"1548\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398.jpeg 1548w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398-1024x646.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398-768x484.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398-1536x968.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1398-50x32.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1548px) 100vw, 1548px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Source:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinisdata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bitcoinisdata<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin is trading around $89,000. Prices consolidated after earlier volatility, holding key supports near $88,000\u2013$90,000 while facing resistance at $95,000\u2013$98,000. Institutional inflows into <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/etf\/bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BTC ETFs<\/a> continued strongly, supporting long-term demand despite macro pressures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070\" data-coin-id=\"bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_69738b1085070-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Securing your cryptocurrency is a lifelong commitment, a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">nd o<\/span>ver <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/btq-technologies-demonstrates-quantum-safe-bitcoin-using-nist-standardized-post-quantum-cryptography-protecting-2-trillion-market-at-risk-302585981.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">6.65 million BTC<\/a> sit in wallets that rely on older cryptography. That\u2019s a lot of long\u2011term savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/why-is-bnb-crypto-down-today-trade-war-fears-and-regulatory-hangovers-spark-5-sell-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is BNB Crypto Down Today? Trade War Fears and Regulatory Hangovers Spark 5% Sell-Off<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why Coinbase Is Taking This Seriously Now<\/h2>\n<p>Coinbase runs one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. The company said it is already updating address handling and key management systems. It also plans to publish a full quantum risk paper by 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the U.S. government approved new post\u2011quantum cryptography standards. <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/csrc.nist.gov\/Projects\/post-quantum-cryptography\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">These standards<\/a> now guide how banks and tech firms upgrade security.<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase\u2019s proactive stance aims to enable coordinated, gradual transitions, avoiding rushed network forks or wallet disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>This connects to broader <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/ethereum-targets-trust-me-wallets-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethereum security upgrades<\/a> and other <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/zksync-2026-privacy-roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blockchain security developments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The broader industry is advancing similar protections, with soft forks or layered solutions expected over the coming years to maintain cryptographic resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"http:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-binance-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/report\/state-of-crypto-q4-2025\/%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99Bitcoins\u2019 Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"\u201ctrue\u201d\">Follow 99Bitcoins on <\/span><\/a><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/99BitcoinsHQ%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">X<\/a> For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on <a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@99bitcoins%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">YouTube<\/a> For Daily Expert Market Analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/coinbase-quantum-btc-usd\/\">Coinbase Prepares for Quantum Threat as BTC USD Security Debate Heats Up<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coinbase has formed the Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain, convening leading experts in quantum science, cryptography, and distributed systems, to evaluate risks from future quantum computers to blockchain security and provide independent guidance to the ecosystem. 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