Crypto
Debate grows over freezing 5.6 million dormant bitcoins
A debate over bitcoins that have not moved for more than 10 years is spreading across the market, as some propose freezing vulnerable coins to prepare for quantum computer threats. The dispute centers on about 5.6 million BTC in long-dormant assets. Supporters cite pre-emptive security, while critics warn it could set a precedent for censorship and weaken property rights principles. Some say it could shake institutional investment assumptions and trigger sharp repricing.
