This threat to your crypto wallet is even closer than you think, Google warns

Google published research indicating that breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought. This elevates security and custody risk for on-chain assets and could pressure crypto valuations, accelerate cryptographic upgrades or protocol changes, and attract greater regulatory scrutiny. Investors with direct crypto exposure or holdings in custodial services should reassess operational risk and contingency plans.

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Google published research indicating that breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought. This elevates security and custody risk for on-chain assets and could pressure crypto valuations, accelerate cryptographic upgrades or protocol changes, and attract greater regulatory scrutiny. Investors with direct crypto exposure or holdings in custodial services should reassess operational risk and contingency plans.