Tagged: quantum computing

June 26, 2026 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital investment in quantum computing hit an all-time high in 2025, with $3.9 billion deployed across 125 deals worldwide. This marked the largest annual total on record and signaled a clear turning point for the sector. PitchBook states that the surge continued into early… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 5:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report states that quantum computing has shifted from a distant theoretical risk to a pressing consideration for the blockchain sector. While current quantum devices lack the capability to compromise major networks, industry professionals now generally warn that future large-scale, error-corrected systems could undermine… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 11:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics pointed out that quantum computing is advancing faster than many expected, shrinking the timeline for breaking the cryptographic foundations that secure major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. While no quantum machine today can crack elliptic-curve signatures at scale, recent breakthroughs—highlighted in analyses from… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s)…. Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a panel appearance at the recent Consensus Miami event, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson offered a candid assessment of emerging quantum computing threats and the blockchain’s proactive steps to counter them. He suggested that the odds exceed 50 percent for a fully functional commercial-grade… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Perpetuals (NASDAQ: PDC) has recently introduced Quantum-Resilience-as-a-Service (QRaaS), which is described as a digital security product offering developed to assist financial institutions, trading venues, as well as global payment networks boost overall encryption against fast-emerging quantum computer threats without completely overhauling current systems…. Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The first quarter of 2026 is now behind us, but the impact of many of the key developments across the web3 and broader crypto markets will be felt across the entire DeFi and TradFi ecosystems in the months ahead. Most financial market analysts would agree… Read More

February 7, 2026 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an environment where digital security underpins global operations, a new report from Entrust reveals persistent gaps in how organizations handle their cryptographic tools. As quantum computing advances loom closer, many businesses are struggling with oversight of encryption keys and certificates, heightening vulnerabilities to data… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the enterprise software firm that has pivoted to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continues to make significant announcements in 2026 with its aggressive BTC focused strategy. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, the company… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Arqit Group has officially introduced Encryption Intelligence, a solution aimed at helping organizations navigate the shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Announced recently this month, this tool arrives at a critical time when quantum computing threats are poised to disrupt traditional encryption methods, marking what experts… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle noted that the rise of quantum computing poses a significant challenge to blockchain technology. According to a recent blog post from stablecoin issuer Circle, experts predict that quantum computers could become powerful enough to compromise blockchain security as early as 2030…. Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is standing out as a transformative force poised to redefine industries from finance to digital banking. A recent update from Citi (NYSE: C) provides key insights from Noelle Ibrahim, IBM Quantum’s Technical Client Advisory Executive. This update sheds light on the current state… Read More

December 15, 2025 @ 4:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Quantum, the distributed quantum computing provider, has reportedly closed its $60 million Series A round led by National Grid Partners, including participation from Gresham House Ventures and Morpheus Ventures, and support from existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners, IQ Capital, Ahren Capital, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures,… Read More

October 22, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Malicious attackers are said to be leveraging quantum computing and are reportedly a real threat to the concept of digital identity security. This, according to a report from Juniper Research which noted that estimates for how long it could take for quantum computing to develop… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced a $600 million equity capital raise for its quantum computing subsidiary, Quantinuum, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion. This funding round, one of the largest in the quantum computing sector to date, underscores the investor confidence in Quantinuum’s mission… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 3:59 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quranium, a provider of quantum-secure blockchain infrastructure, has launched QSafe Wallet, a crypto wallet designed to protect digital assets in the quantum era. Built with SLHDSA and ML-KEM, two post-quantum cryptographic algorithms selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), QSafe offers quantum-resilient… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

From AI energy hypocrisy to predicting future Fed movement and serious risks to Bitcoin from quantum computing, Web3 minds had plenty to share over the past few weeks. Those burning more energy on AI once panned crypto miners “Big tech can’t keep up with the… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quantum technology is in an interesting period. It’s being discussed more often, but outside of some tech circles, it’s not well understood. What is quantum technology, where is it right now, and where is it headed? Is its future dominance of society guaranteed? Anders Indset… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Over his 30-plus years in business and venture capital, Tal Elyashiv has learned how to spot important trends, and he believes we’re in the early stages of a Quantum Revolution that will change the world. Elyashiv explains why in Investing in Revolutions, which is interesting… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, a private gathering under Chatham House rules gathered industry professionals in order to tackle a looming threat to Bitcoin: quantum computing. Fred Krueger, a prominent figure in the crypto space, shared key insights from the discussion on X, highlighting the urgent need for Bitcoin… Read More