Quantum Computing Threatens Bitcoin: Is a ‘Q-Day’ Looming?

A looming threat from quantum computing could potentially dismantle Bitcoin’s encryption, prompting concerns about its future security. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, warns that powerful quantum computers might break Bitcoin’s encryption by 2027 or 2029, a timeframe dubbed ‘Q-Day.’ This timeline raises alarms among investors, developers, and security experts who fear major shifts in the cryptocurrency landscape within the coming decade.