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livemint.comai11 hrs ago
OpenAI Proposed 5% U.S. Government Stake in 2025
Cnbc reported that OpenAI offered the Trump administration a 5% stake. Kalshi traders assign less than 30% odds the government takes equity in OpenAI or Anthropic this year. Similar probabilities exceed 60% for several quantum and semiconductor firms.
news.google.comscience1 day ago
U.S. Department of Energy Sets 2028 Target for Useful Quantum Computers
The Department of Energy launched the Quantum Genesis initiative to develop a quantum computer capable of contributing to scientific research by 2028. The program includes a competition and plans for a national quantum supercomputing facility.
benzinga.comfinance3 days ago
Binance Founder Proposes Freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 Million Bitcoin
Changpeng Zhao suggested giving Satoshi Nakamoto six to 12 months to move the coins before the community considers freezing the addresses if quantum computers threaten Bitcoin's cryptography. The proposal, made during a podcast last month, has drawn differing views from industry…
news.sky.comscience5 days ago
QuEra Plans Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer Libra for 2028
QuEra aims to deliver Libra, a fault-tolerant system with 256 logical qubits, through AWS cloud access in 2028. The machine is projected to run one million operations at low error rates. @NewScientist reported the timeline and technical targets.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 days ago
Federal Agencies Ordered to Speed Transition to Post-Quantum Encryption
An Office of Management and Budget memorandum issued June 24 directs federal agencies to accelerate adoption of stronger encryption. The directive follows a June 22 executive order that sets deadlines for agencies to inventory current encryption and move to post-quantum cryptogra…
theregister.combusiness8 days ago
Quantinuum Raises $1.68 Billion in Nasdaq Listing After Record 2025 Quantum Funding
Quantinuum completed a Nasdaq IPO in June that raised $1.68 billion. Venture investment in quantum computing reached $3.9 billion across 125 deals in 2025, according to PitchBook data reported by Fortune.
middleeasteye.nettechnology14 days ago
White House Sets 2030–2031 Deadlines for Agencies to Adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography
The White House issued an executive order requiring federal high-value systems to adopt post-quantum key establishment by December 31, 2030, and digital signatures by December 31, 2031. A second order directs development of a powerful quantum computer for scientific discovery.
Fox Newspolitics14 days agoUpdated
President Trump Signs Two Executive Orders on Quantum Computing
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 23, 2026, to accelerate quantum computing development. The orders set a goal of a machine for scientific research by 2028 and establish partnerships with IBM and Alphabet. The administration has also taken equity stakes i…
under30ceo.compolitics15 days ago
President Trump Signs Orders Directing Pentagon to Field Quantum Sensors by 2028
Two executive orders require the Defense Department to deploy three types of quantum sensors within 27 months and assist the Energy Department with a quantum supercomputer. The orders also direct agencies to study quantum networking and countermeasures against quantum-enabled cyb…
New Scientistfinance25 days ago
Coinbase Panel Says Quantum Computers Not Yet a Threat to Bitcoin but Urges Planning for New Signatures
A Coinbase advisory council of cryptographers says quantum computers are not yet a threat to Bitcoin but calls for technical work on post-quantum signatures to begin now.
New Scientistfinance25 days ago
D-Wave Quantum Unit Wins Most Quip Blocks but Runs Only Five Minutes Daily
An Advantage2 quantum processing unit is competing on the Quip experimental blockchain and winning most blocks it enters while consuming far less electricity than conventional computers.
CoinDeskfinance25 days ago
U.S. Commerce Department Signs $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Deals
The Commerce Department signed letters of intent last month to award just over $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies. The funding targets manufacturing scale and aims to reach a cryptographically relevant quantum computer ahead of other nations.
yahoo.comscience28 days ago
Neutral-atom quantum computer demonstrates repeated error correction
A neutral-atom quantum computer increased error-correction groups from 16 to 32 qubits while lowering error rates. The system performed up to 90 consecutive rounds of error checking without halting.
flipboard.comai29 days ago
Microsoft Unveils Seven In-House AI Models, New Chips at Build 2026
Microsoft introduced seven internal AI models, a new Cobalt 200 processor, and the Majorana 2 quantum chip during its Build 2026 conference. The announcements signal expanded internal hardware and software development.
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Forbesfinance32 days ago
Microsoft Releases Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Moves Scalable Machine Target to 2029 as Competitors Advance
Microsoft introduced its second-generation Majorana 2 quantum chip this week and moved its timeline for a scalable quantum machine forward from 2033 to 2029. The update comes alongside other quantum-sector moves and unrelated developments in medical devices and markets.
Wiredbusiness34 days ago
Quantinuum Raises IPO Price and Volume on Strong Investor Demand, Set to Debut on NYSE Thursday
The quantum computing firm lost nearly $200 million last year and saw first-quarter 2026 revenue fall, yet investor demand prompted it to increase both the price and number of shares offered ahead of its IPO.
finance.yahoo.combusiness34 days ago
IBM to Spend Over $10 Billion on Quantum Computing in Next Five Years, Still Targeting Fault-Tolerant Machine After 2029
IBM will invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing through 2031, including a new U.S. superconducting foundry. The company also received $1 billion in federal support under a nine-company agreement signed two weeks earlier.
airedale.futurecdn.nettechnology35 days ago
Microsoft Announces Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Claims 1,000x Reliability Boost but Lacks Peer Review
The new chip records average qubit lifetimes of 20 seconds and some lasting a minute. Microsoft now targets a practical quantum computer by 2029.
benzinga.combusiness35 days ago
QTREX Quantum Ltd. to Exhibit AME Connectivity Components at Quantum.Tech World 2026 in Boston
QTREX Quantum Ltd. said its executives will attend the Boston conference June 25-26 to showcase additively manufactured electronics for quantum systems. The company will also hold private meetings with partners.
finance36 days ago
QTREX Quantum Ltd. Announces Purchase Order for AME System from Unnamed U.S. Fortune 500 Company
QTREX Quantum Ltd. announced on June 1, 2026, that it received a purchase order from a U.S.-based Fortune 500 multinational company for an AME system and related materials. The system will be delivered to one of the customer's sites outside the United States.
cointelegraph.comscience42 days ago
Lasers Encode Quantum Data in Single Carbene Molecule
Researchers encoded quantum information into one carbene molecule using lasers. The work marks an early step toward building a molecular quantum computer.
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Benzingafinance42 days ago
QTREX Quantum Shares Rise More Than 75 Percent on Tuesday
QTREX Quantum Ltd. stock increased over 75 percent during Tuesday morning trading. The gain follows a 125 percent advance recorded in the prior session.
Semaforpolitics46 days ago
U.S. Government Announces $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Funding
The U.S. government issued letters of intent for $2 billion in grants and investments to nine quantum computing companies. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the round.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics47 days ago
Trump Administration Signs Deals for Equity Stakes in Nine Quantum Firms
The U.S. government will provide more than $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies in exchange for minority ownership interests. IBM will receive $1 billion to create a new chip foundry in Albany, New York.
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics47 days ago
Trump Administration to Invest $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Firms
The Trump administration agreed to invest $2 billion in quantum computing companies and take equity stakes in nine firms. Preliminary deals were signed with multiple companies including IBM.
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cnbc.compolitics47 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration to Award $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Grants
The U.S. government will distribute $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum computing companies. IBM is expected to receive half of the total amount.
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investopedia.comfinance47 days ago
Rigetti Computing Shares Rise More Than 20 Percent on Quantum Program Speculation
Rigetti Computing shares increased over 20 percent in trading on heavy volume. The move followed speculation about a proposed $2 billion government-backed quantum development program.
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manilatimes.netfinance47 days ago
U.S. Government to Award $2 Billion in Grants to Nine Quantum Computing Companies
The Commerce Department plans to distribute $2 billion through the CHIPS Act to nine quantum computing firms. IBM is expected to receive $1 billion while eight other companies share the remainder.
medianama.comfinance47 days ago
Rigetti Signs Letter of Intent With U.S. Government for Quantum Research Funding
Rigetti Computing signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding over three years. The award aims to accelerate superconducting quantum computing research and development.
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benzinga.comfinance49 days ago
Project partners with Ripple to review XRP Ledger for quantum vulnerabilities
A project has partnered with Ripple to conduct an audit of the XRP Ledger's validator, custody, and wallet layers for quantum vulnerabilities. The review aims to advance post-quantum security measures on the ledger.
CoinDeskfinance49 days ago
BNB Chain Test Shows Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Reduces Throughput by 40 Percent
Binance's BNB Chain completed a proof-of-concept test replacing standard digital signatures with quantum-resistant alternatives. Transaction throughput fell from 4,973 to 2,997 transactions per second as signature sizes increased.
South China Morning Postfinance50 days ago
Quantum Computing Firms Complete Multiple Stock Listings in 2026
Three quantum computing companies listed shares on major exchanges between February and March 2026. The listings occurred as governments and industry continue development of the technology.
CoinDeskfinance50 days ago
Citi Report Highlights Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin
Citi said recent quantum computing advances are shortening the timeline for potential threats to cryptocurrency security. The bank noted Bitcoin faces greater exposure due to its slower upgrade process compared with other networks.
ndtv.comscience60 days ago
Researchers Demonstrate Acoustic Purcell Effect with Diamond Colour-Centre Spin Qubit
Scientists constructed a microwave-frequency nanomechanical resonator around a colour-centre spin qubit in diamond and measured a 10-fold acceleration in spin relaxation at resonance with a 12 GHz acoustic mode. The work, published by Nature, establishes a new regime of control f…
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Cnbcai61 days ago
IonQ CEO Says Quantum Computing Demand Accelerates in AI, Defense and Healthcare
Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IonQ, said demand for quantum computing is accelerating across multiple sectors. He stated that the company expects its revenue to double again this year. The comments were made in an interview with CNBC.
quantumcomputingreport.comworld62 days ago
EU-Backed Kembara Fund Makes First Investment in Quantum Computing Startup
Kembara, a technology growth fund backed by the EU, announced its first investment in a British startup that builds quantum computers. The deal marks the initial deployment of capital from the fund, which was established to support technology companies. The startup will use the f…
manilatimes.netfinance62 days ago
Bitcoin Post-Quantum Migration Will Require Broad Participation, Project Eleven CEO Says
Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden told CoinDesk’s Consensus Miami conference that Bitcoin developers should move from research to production on a post-quantum signature scheme. He said the migration will be substantially harder than the Taproot upgrade because every bitcoin user, wa…
upstract.comtechnology63 days ago
Finnish AI Lab QuTwo Raises €25 Million in Angel Round at €325 Million Valuation
QuTwo, a Finnish AI lab founded by Peter Sarlin, has secured €25 million in an angel round, valuing the company at €325 million. The funding supports its QuTwo OS product for directing tasks across classical, quantum, and hybrid computing architectures. The company has already li…
New Scientistscience64 days ago
Quantum Computers and Supercomputers Simulate Molecule with 12,635 Atoms in Record Effort
Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic, IBM, and RIKEN used two quantum computers and two supercomputers to simulate a molecule with 12,635 atoms, marking a record for quantum hardware. The hybrid approach targeted protein-ligand complexes in water, achieving competitive energy es…
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Hedera Co-Founder States Network Prepared for Quantum Computing Threats
A co-founder of Hedera addressed quantum computing risks at a conference, stating the network is ready for such threats. The remarks focused on preparation for 'Q-day,' when quantum computers could break current encryption. The statement was made during HederaCon2026.
Benzingafinance64 days ago
IonQ Launches InSAR Capabilities and Receives Wedbush Outperform Rating Amid Revenue Growth
IonQ Inc shares rose on Monday following the commercial debut of its InSAR technology and a reiterated Outperform rating from Wedbush. The quantum computing firm reported strong 2025 revenue growth and anticipates first-quarter earnings this week. Analysts project revenue of $49.…
CoinDeskfinance71 days ago
MARA Holdings Announces Launch of Foundation to Support Bitcoin Development and Research
MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel announced the MARA Foundation at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, committing to support open source development, education, and research on Bitcoin's network. The initiative includes funding for Bitcoin's fee market and threats like quantum comput…
forbes.comworld73 days ago
Nvidia's Open-Source Quantum AI Models Announced, Boosting Xanadu Shares 250%
Xanadu Quantum Technologies' shares rallied sharply following Nvidia's announcement of its Ising quantum AI models last week. CEO Christian Weedbrook's net worth reached $1.5 billion amid the surge, based on his 15.6% stake. The company, founded in 2016, aims to build the first q…
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CoinDeskfinance74 days ago
Researcher Cracks 15-Bit Key on Quantum Hardware, 512 Times Larger Than Prior Record
An independent researcher used public quantum hardware to break a 15-bit elliptic curve key, winning a one-bitcoin prize and marking the largest such demonstration. This development underscores risks to bitcoin's cryptography, with 6.9 million coins exposed to potential future qu…
CoinDeskfinance78 days ago
Ripple Unveils Four-Phase Plan for Quantum-Resistant XRP Ledger by 2028
Ripple has detailed a roadmap to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum computing threats, targeting full implementation by 2028. The plan includes emergency measures and phased integrations of post-quantum cryptography. This follows recent warnings about quantum risks to blockcha…
insidermonkey.comfinance83 days ago
Infleqtion Shares Rise on NVIDIA's Launch of Open-Source Quantum AI Models
Infleqtion Inc. shares traded higher on Wednesday amid a sector rally linked to NVIDIA Corp.'s announcement of Ising, the first open-source quantum AI model family. The models address quantum computing challenges such as processor calibration and error correction. NVIDIA named In…
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D-Wave Quantum Shares Rise Following NVIDIA's Launch of Open-Source Quantum AI Models
Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. increased on Wednesday after NVIDIA launched Ising, a family of open-source quantum AI models. The launch addressed engineering challenges in processor calibration and offered performance improvements over traditional methods. The development contrib…
quantumcomputingreport.comfinance85 days ago
Sygaldry Raises $105 Million in Series A Funding Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Sygaldry, a startup designing servers for AI data centers with quantum hardware and classical chips, raised $105 million in a Series A round that closed in March. The company, cofounded by Chad Rigetti in 2024, has now secured a total of $139 million in funding. Additional fundin…
investopedia.comfinance87 days ago
Project Eleven CEO States Quantum Computing Reaches Paradigm Shift for Crypto Industry
Andrew Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, stated that quantum computing is undergoing a paradigm shift that the cryptocurrency industry must address. He made the comments ahead of the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami. The statement highlights potential implications for cryptography…
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Experts Assess Quantum Computing Vulnerabilities in XRP and Bitcoin Supplies
Experts have analyzed the exposure of XRP and Bitcoin to potential quantum computing threats. According to reports, only 0.03% of XRP's supply is vulnerable, compared to an estimated 35% of Bitcoin's supply. This assessment highlights differences in the cryptographic structures o…
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