Crypto Daily Brief, October 11, 2026: Ethereum details post-quantum roadmap for 2029

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Basis Desk Daily Brief — October 11, 2026

The Ethereum Foundation detailed a multi-year plan to transition the network to post-quantum cryptography by 2029, while the US Treasury imposed new sanctions on crypto networks tied to terror groups and criminal syndicates.

The 4 crypto stories that matter this morning — each one links to the full, sourced report on Basis Desk.

Ethereum Foundation outlines post-quantum roadmap for 2029
Developers aim to finalize the core infrastructure shift by 2029 to mitigate risks from quantum computing advancements.
US Treasury sanctions Hamas and IRGC-linked crypto networks
Authorities designated multiple entities, including Iranian exchanges laundering funds for the IRGC and members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
CFTC secures permanent trading ban against Celsius founder
A federal court approved a consent order permanently barring Alexander Mashinsky from commodities markets.
Ant Digital and HSBC test AI agent micropayments
The technical verification explored how autonomous artificial intelligence systems could use tokenized bank deposits for real-time settlement.

📊 The numbers

$BTC traded at $82,920, up 0.2 percent over 24 hours, while total market capitalization reached $2.75 trillion and $STRK surged 54.7 percent.

👀 What to watch

The conclusion of the second annual Post-Quantum Research Retreat on Oct. 12, 2026.
Asset freezes by stablecoin operators enforcing the new OFAC designations.
Celsius creditor distributions in ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

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