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• [New] More than 6 million Bitcoin - worth approximately $500 billion - could be at risk if quantum computers become powerful enough to crack elliptic curve cryptography keys. MoneyCheck
• [New] The Coming Convergence Of AI And Quantum Computing suggests that in 2025 could see significant advancements in AI efficiency through quantum methods. CyberNative.AI: The AI Agent Social Network & Community
• [New] Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have made an exciting breakthrough in material science, developing a new synthetic quantum structure that could advance the field of quantum computing. Modern Sciences - A media company that aims to provide
• [New] As quantum computers become more powerful, they pose a significant risk to traditional encryption methods, prompting a global race to develop quantum-resistant security solutions. thestatesman.com
• [New] Governments around the world are beginning to respond to the growing cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing. Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
• [New] Nvidia expects to partner with major quantum computing innovators like Quantum Machines and QuEra Computing to drive advancements in the quantum computing industry. WTOP News
• [New] As quantum technologies advance apace and quantum computing gains more attention due to breakthroughs such as Microsoft's Majorana chip, businesses must proactively prepare for migration to quantum-enabled systems and mitigating future risks before they materialise. Pinsent Masons
• [New] Quantum Threats to Encryption: Quantum computing poses a serious threat to current encryption standards as it can break RSA-2048 within the next decade. Tech Mahindra
• [New] Regulatory Responses to the Quantum Threat As quantum computing advances from theory to near-term reality, governments around the world are beginning to take proactive steps to address the significant risks it poses to data security. JD Supra
• The US National Institute of Science & Technology and the European Union are preparing for the first Quantum computers to be available in the early 2030s. CNX Software - Embedded Systems News
• Google's director of Quantum AI has said he believes it could be as little as five years until quantum computers become the go-to option for common tasks that they are more suitable for than classical computers. Forbes
• From 5G and AI to blockchain and quantum computing, the next generation of ICT will continue pushing boundaries, shaping how we live, work, and interact with the world. Library & Information Science Education Network
• Microsoft has emphasized the potential of quantum computing in areas like chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Quantum Zeitgeist
• Predicted to take shape around 2050, industry 6.0 will build on the principles of industry 5.0, incorporating technologies such as AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics and big data analytics into the manufacturing process. Automation.com
• The NCSC has released new guidance on transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2035, to mitigate future security risks posed by quantum computing. Cyware
• As quantum computers become more powerful and sophisticated, they could potentially break widely-used cryptographic algorithms - such as RSA and ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) - which are foundational to current data security. In-Sec-M
• In a significant development, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled a roadmap for organizations to migrate to post-quantum cryptography to mitigate the threat from future quantum computers. Walker Morris LLP
• HSE scientists, together with colleagues from the University of Southern California, have developed an algorithm that quickly and accurately predicts the behaviour of quantum systems - from quantum computers to solar panels. TAdviser.ru
• Traditional encryption methods like RSA, ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography), and AES will become obsolete as quantum computers can break them in seconds. Blogger
• As a U.S.-made product utilizing Quantinuum's quantum computers in Colorado, Quantum Origin mitigates supply chain risks associated with foreign hardware. Quantum Zeitgeist
• Google Quantum AI is pushing boundaries, with their director of hardware recently stating that quantum computers could tackle real-world problems like drug discovery and cryptography within five years, thanks to advances in quantum error correction. Omics tutorials
• As quantum computing devices achieve wider use in the coming decades, they represent a threat to existing encryption systems, rendering many of them obsolete. 21st Century Tech Blog
• UK universities warned of increased targeting by espionage-motivated groups, particularly in the fields of AI and quantum computing. Security Boulevard

Last updated: 21 April 2025