EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 3 MIN
Google Quantum Breakthrough Could Crack Bitcoin Security
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Google’s new Willow quantum chip just solved in 5 minutes what would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years—putting Bitcoin’s security on notice. While quantum cracking sounds terrifying, Coinbase is doubling down with a $375M bet on crypto’s future, banking on developers to outpace the quantum threat before it turns real.
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