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Researchers halve quantum resource benchmark for key operation in Bitcoin, Ethereum attack

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What happened

The resulting benchmark is less than half Google's previously reported level, though the two approaches use different accounting methods.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Block and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 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.

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