IonQ says 20,000 qubits could break Bitcoin encryption
UKPulse Money Desk
IonQ has estimated that a quantum computer with 20,000 qubits could potentially break Bitcoin's encryption. The claim was reported by Investing.com UK.
- IonQ estimates 20,000 qubits could break Bitcoin encryption.
- The estimate was reported on 8 September 2026.
IonQ has suggested that a quantum computer with around 20,000 qubits could be capable of breaking Bitcoin's encryption, according to a report from Investing.com UK.
The estimate highlights a potential future risk to cryptocurrency security, though no timeline or further technical details were provided.