France is phasing out non-quantum encryption as security concerns over Bitcoin grow

France is preparing to phase out security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, highlighting growing concern about the future of encryption that secures everything from government networks to… Bitcoin.

According to A a report by ReutersFrench cybersecurity agency ANSSI announced this week that it will stop certifying security products that do not use quantum secure cryptography starting in 2027, advising companies to purchase only quantum secure products by 2030.

ANSSI certification is required for French government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, making the decision a virtual phase-out of legacy cryptographic systems.

“It is not just a technical issue,” ANSSI Chief of Staff Samih Souissi said at the annual France Quantum conference. “It is a question of governance, industrial planning, regulation and sovereignty.”

The policy change comes amid growing concern about… Q dayOr the expected arrival of quantum computers powerful enough to break modern encryption. Security experts also warn of “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted data today with the expectation that future quantum computers will eventually be able to unlock it.

Although there are no quantum computers capable of breaking modern encryption yet, estimates of their arrival are shrinking. In March, Google set the year 2029 Delivery time To move their systems to post-quantum cryptography. In May, quantum security company Project Eleven estimated A crypto-related quantum computer could arrive as early as 2030, putting nearly 7 million bitcoins at risk.

This announcement comes as part of the cryptocurrency industry debate How best to prepare for a post-quantum future. Earlier this year, Ethereum institution formed A dedicated team for post-quantum security, officially elevating quantum resistance to a top priority for the network.

Last week, Coinbase’s Quantitative Advisory Board urge Blockchain creators to start planning the migration to quantum secure cryptography and decide the fate of coins that never migrate. Meanwhile, Stellar Development Corporation unveil A three-phase roadmap for migrating the XLM network to quantum secure cryptography, including a protocol upgrade that will allow users to add quantum-resistant signals without changing their wallet addresses.

However, some industry executives to caution Against viewing the latest forecasts as a sign that a quantum crisis is imminent.

Shiv Shankar, CEO of Boundless, previously said: “The risk is rising, but this was to be expected. As we get closer and closer to the target date for the full transition to (post-quantum cryptography), confidence in this timeline is rising overall.” Decryption. “There is no reason to panic. The brightest and smartest minds in the world are actively working on this problem.”