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Former SEC official calls quantum computers a ticking time bomb for cryptocurrencies

John Reed Stark, a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement lawyer, warned that fast advances in quantum computing are bringing a deadline for the cryptocurrency industry. He said the broader financial sector, including long-term Bitcoin holders, must take quantum risk seriously. Stark cited comments from IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Duke University’s Lee Reiners, and criticised the SEC for not responding properly to the risk.