Google's Quantum Advances Signal Easier Breakthroughs for Bitcoin and RSA Encryption

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Google's Quantum Advances Signal Easier Breakthroughs for Bitcoin and RSA Encryption
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A Google research paper reveals that quantum computers could break RSA encryption 20 times faster than previously estimated, raising concerns about the security of cryptographic systems like those used in cryptocurrencies, although current quantum technology is not yet capable of such feats.

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