VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said that quantum computing has become a long-term security concern for Bitcoin, according to comments shared on CNBC. The asset manager noted that accelerating hardware progress has turned encryption risks into a topic the industry can no longer ignore, especially as blockchain adoption expands across traditional finance and global payment infrastructure.
VanEck clarified that there is no immediate threat to the network, but Bitcoin may eventually require cryptographic upgrades to remain secure. He highlighted that global research teams — including projects at MIT and the University of Waterloo — are already developing quantum-resistant encryption models for large public blockchains. Despite these concerns, Van Eck reaffirmed the firm’s pro-Bitcoin stance, describing it as a core store-of-value asset with growing institutional demand, increasingly used for macro hedging strategies.
The next phase, according to VanEck, will focus on Bitcoin Core governance debates and upcoming research on post-quantum security. No proposed changes or timelines have been disclosed, though experts expect broader discussion during 2026.
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