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Morning Minute: Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum

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What happened

Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.

Key facts

  • Reported by Decrypt and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:48:13 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Vitalik Buterin urges calm as AI raises new fears over Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography security

  2. Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto

  3. Greece Plans 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax, Down From 15% Floated in June

  4. BitMine’s Ethereum buying spree could end in six weeks

  5. Morning Minute: Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum

  6. EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda

  7. Here’s what happened in crypto today

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