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How Quantum Computing Could Threaten Bitcoin’s Future

Category: Technology
Duration: 00:12:55
Publish Date: 2025-01-07 08:01:00
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Bitcoin is on a tear, and topped $101,000 per coin on Monday. So why are some researchers worried that an emerging technology could stop the Bitcoin rally? WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host James Rundle to talk about how quantum computing, which promises unparalleled calculation power, has the potential to break the encryption fundamental to cryptocurrency and enable theft on a global scale. Plus, how generative artificial intelligence could lead to more robots in more places.


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