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Key Highlights Galaxy Digital shares surge 7.4% following quantum security program announcement. Company allocates $5 million to support post-quantum cryptography development for Bitcoin. Quantum Advisory Council established to oversee grant distribution and strategic direction. Galaxy Research division intensifies focus on quantum computing threats to Bitcoin. Program addresses future quantum computing risks to Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation. Shares of Galaxy Digital (GLXY) advanced 7.40% to $25.41 following the firm’s announcement of a comprehensive Bitcoin quantum security initiative. The program allocates up to $5 million in funding for developers building post-quantum cryptographic solutions. This strategic move underscores Galaxy’s commitment to safeguarding Bitcoin’s infrastructure against potential quantum computing vulnerabilities. Galaxy Digital, GLXY Galaxy Digital Unveils Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative Galaxy Digital announced the launch of its Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, designed to bolster research and development in post-quantum security. The program addresses potential vulnerabilities that advanced quantum computers could exploit in Bitcoin’s current cryptographic framework. Galaxy Research, the company’s dedicated division, will spearhead this effort. Through the initiative, Galaxy will award grants to developers constructing quantum-resistant technologies for Bitcoin. Funding will support various areas including transaction protocol improvements, cryptographic signature schemes, network migration frameworks, and comprehensive security audits. Grant disbursements will be tied to measurable project achievements and technical advancement. To oversee the program, Galaxy established a Quantum Advisory Council comprising specialists in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography. This advisory body will provide strategic guidance and evaluate incoming grant proposals. The council’s expertise will shape Galaxy’s approach to preparing Bitcoin for quantum-era challenges. Quantum Computing Threats Prompt Proactive Industry Measures Bitcoin’s security framework depends on elliptic curve cryptography to validate transactions and maintain network integrity. Sufficiently powerful quantum computers could potentially compromise these cryptographic mechanisms in the future. Galaxy emphasized that proactive preparation is essential given the lengthy development cycles required for security enhancements.…