Galaxy Digital’s Will Owens says most crypto wallets aren’t exposed to quantum risks, with vulnerabilities limited to cases where public keys are revealed.
Stephen Katte
Stephen Katte is a staff writer at Cointelegraph and a member of the Asia-Pacific news desk. He joined the publication in 2022 and reports on cryptocurrency and related industry developments. Prior to joining Cointelegraph, he covered international and local news, including work with Australian regional publications affiliated with Fairfax Media and Nine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in writing from the University of Canberra.
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