Is Crypto Safe? The Rising Threat From AI And Quantum Tech
A major concern is rising in the crypto world: artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing could one day break the very technology that makes cryptocurrencies secure. What was once thought to be “unhackable” may not stay that way for long. Experts are warning that if action is not taken soon, billions of dollars in digital assets could be at risk.
The discussion reached new urgency in October 2025, after an op-ed published by blockchain security expert and former Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager. He warned that both AI and quantum computing pose serious, near-term threats to the global crypto industry not in decades, but potentially within years.
Why AI Is Becoming a Security Threat
AI has evolved rapidly, and it is already…
