Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s quantum threat is becoming an economic problem
Stacks founder Muneeb Ali says uncertainty over quantum computing may already deter institutional Bitcoin investment. He argues Bitcoin needs meaningful progress on a quantum-resistant roadmap by 2028 and a completed transition by 2030, while upgrades and holder migrations could take years. Ripple received final US approval to establish a federally supervised national trust bank that will manage RLUSD reserves and provide custody, though RLUSD issuance remains with a separate regulated entity. Kaiko data show USDC has captured 56% of euro-denominated stablecoin trading, aided by MiCA-related restrictions on USDt in Europe; USDt still leads globally by supply. VanEck launched a multi-asset ETF targeting a 2% Bitcoin allocation through a spot Bitcoin product.
