94 stories tagged #quantum computing

  1. Quantum Computing Threat Spurs Debate on Freezing Satoshi's Bitcoin Fortune
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    Quantum Computing Threat Spurs Debate on Freezing Satoshi's Bitcoin Fortune

    A Google AI report warns quantum computers could crack Bitcoin keys by 2029, sparking debate over a radical plan to freeze 1.1 million vulnerable BTC tied to Satoshi Nakamoto.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Quantum Computing Could Force Bitcoin Offline for Nearly a Year
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    Quantum Computing Could Force Bitcoin Offline for Nearly a Year

    New research indicates a powerful quantum computer could require 300 days of network downtime for Bitcoin to patch its security protocols.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Graphene Defies Physics: Magnetic Field Boosts Superconductivity
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    Graphene Defies Physics: Magnetic Field Boosts Superconductivity

    MIT researchers discovered rhombohedral graphene can host multiple superconducting states where magnetic fields enhance, rather than destroy, the phenomenon.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Quantum Computing Investment Surges Past $3.9 Billion Led by BlackRock
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    Quantum Computing Investment Surges Past $3.9 Billion Led by BlackRock

    Venture capital in quantum technology hits a record $3.9 billion in 2025, with major investments from BlackRock, Nvidia, and Temasek signaling a strategic shift.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Microsoft Quantum Claims Challenged: Nature Paper Falls Short of Proof
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    Microsoft Quantum Claims Challenged: Nature Paper Falls Short of Proof

    Scientists question Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip announcement, arguing the Nature paper lacks evidence of topological qubits. Past retractions and two decades of research raise doubts.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Microsoft’s Quantum Evidence Under Fire as Nature Critique Raises Credibility Questions
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    Microsoft’s Quantum Evidence Under Fire as Nature Critique Raises Credibility Questions

    New analysis by St. Andrews researcher Henry Legg suggests Microsoft’s Majorana zero mode findings may be statistical noise, adding to a series of setbacks for the company’s quantum ambitions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Trump Advances Quantum Computing and Cryptography Initiatives
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    Trump Advances Quantum Computing and Cryptography Initiatives

    Trump signs executive orders to bolster quantum computing and enhance security against quantum cryptographic threats.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. Trump Accelerates Quantum Computing Initiatives Amid Encryption Concerns
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    Trump Accelerates Quantum Computing Initiatives Amid Encryption Concerns

    U.S. executive orders push for quantum computer development and protection against quantum threats to encryption.

    3w ago 1 min read