<ul><li>Asset manager BlackRock has added a warning about quantum computing to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing, citing future risks of ultra-powerful machines cracking the math securing Bitcoin.</li><li>BlackRock, in its spot Bitcoin ETF paperwork, mentions quantum computing as a potential threat for the first time, acknowledging that quantum processors could decrypt private keys and compromise wallet security if they become sufficiently powerful.</li><li>Worries about quantum computing intensified last December when Google introduced Willow, a chip claimed to outperform current supercomputers significantly. Concerns were also raised by Microsoft's Majorana 1, sparking alarm within the crypto community.</li><li>Despite concerns, Bitcoin ETFs have seen record inflows of over $41 billion since their launch in January, indicating that mainstream investors are currently more focused on current market conditions rather than potential future quantum threats.</li></ul>

Quantum Threat? BlackRock Flags Future Risk In Bitcoin ETF Filing

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