Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 33 MIN

Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance

from Bitcoin.com News Weekly Update · host Bitcoin.com News

Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize.On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why Bitcoin’s real vulnerability isn’t cryptography, but coordination. Upgrading Bitcoin’s security could take years, and waiting until a true quantum threat emerges may already be too late.We also cover: • Why Bitcoin can’t “just flip a switch” to become post-quantum secure • Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable • The controversy around Satoshi-era coins • Why quantum attacks may happen silently • Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” • Prediction markets, state gambling laws, and the CFTC • Stablecoin yield loopholes after the GENIUS Act • Ripple’s RLUSD and its bank charter ambitions🎙 Hosts:Graham Stone & David Sencil📌 The Weekly recaps the most important stories shaping Bitcoin and crypto — separating signal from noise.⸻00:00 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin08:08 Governance Challenges in Bitcoin's Evolution13:55 Coinbase's Ambitious Expansion19:49 The Future of Stablecoins26:04 Ripple's Rise in the Stablecoin Market

Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize.On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why Bitcoin’s real vulnerability isn’t cryptography, but coordination. Upgrading Bitcoin’s security could take years, and waiting until a true quantum threat emerges may already be too late.We also cover: • Why Bitcoin can’t “just flip a switch” to become post-quantum secure • Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable • The controversy around Satoshi-era coins • Why quantum attacks may happen silently • Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” • Prediction markets, state gambling laws, and the CFTC • Stablecoin yield loopholes after the GENIUS Act • Ripple’s RLUSD and its bank charter ambitions🎙 Hosts:Graham Stone & David Sencil📌 The Weekly recaps the most important stories shaping Bitcoin and crypto — separating signal from noise.⸻00:00 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin08:08 Governance Challenges in Bitcoin's Evolution13:55 Coinbase's Ambitious Expansion19:49 The Future of Stablecoins26:04 Ripple's Rise in the Stablecoin Market

NOW PLAYING

Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance

0:00 33:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Bitcoin.com News Weekly Update?

This episode is 33 minutes long.

When was this Bitcoin.com News Weekly Update episode published?

This episode was published on December 22, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize.On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why...

Can I download this Bitcoin.com News Weekly Update episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!