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Trump Orders $2B Quantum Push, 2031 Encryption Deadline

6/23/2026

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Trump Accelerates Quantum

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday to accelerate quantum technology and require post-quantum encryption for assets by 2031.
The orders allocate $2 billion, matching a Department of Commerce $2 billion commercial quantum program.
One order seeks a quantum computer by 2028 and quantum sensors within five years, while the other forces agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2031.
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the timeline balances rapid innovation with security.

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US Fast-tracks Quantum

The executive orders require NIST to fast-track post-quantum cryptographic standards, aiming for a 2024-2025 final version and migration into the 2030s.
Because Bitcoin and Ethereum use RSA and ECC keys, experts warn quantum attacks could enable future theft, spurring quantum-resistant blockchain development.
The orders also boost collaborations with IBM, Google and Microsoft and highlight a “harvest now, decrypt later” threat as analysts see growing interest in quantum-resistant blockchain projects.

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Trump Accelerates Quantum

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday to accelerate quantum technology and require post-quantum encryption for assets by 2031.
The orders allocate $2 billion, matching a Department of Commerce $2 billion commercial quantum program.
One order seeks a quantum computer by 2028 and quantum sensors within five years, while the other forces agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2031.
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the timeline balances rapid innovation with security.

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