Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody

What happened

Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.

Why it matters

The development may change operating conditions or market expectations around Bitcoin. Further confirmation and measurable outcomes matter.

Affected entities

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3 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. DecryptPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody ↗Sep 22, 2026, 4:01 PM
2. DecryptPrimary source · Supports · EN · 50%
   CME Expands Crypto Futures Lineup With Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap ↗Sep 22, 2026, 4:46 PM
3. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 53%
   Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w/ Shinobi ↗Sep 23, 2026, 9:37 AM

Claims

• Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. September 22, 2026 at 4:01 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 23, 2026, 9:38 AMUnverified · 69/65%

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