Tag: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

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HAWK Lattice Signature Scheme Withdrawn from NIST Round 3 After AI-Assisted Key-Recovery Attack​

An improved key-recovery attack discovered primarily by Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview led the HAWK team to withdraw the lattice-based signature scheme from NIST’s third-round additional signatures process within roughly 17 hours of public disclosure. The attack applies known lattice techniques more thoroughly than prior human review and does not affect finalized standards ML-KEM or ML-DSA. The rapid timeline underscores why measured crypto-agility forms a practical component of post-quantum migration planning.

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August 13, 2026

BTQ and ITRI Validate QCIM Core for NIST Standards

BTQ Technologies and ITRI have completed a key milestone in developing a new chip designed to protect digital systems from future quantum computer attacks. The technology was tested using a 28-nanometre manufacturing process and supports major post-quantum security standards. Test chips are expected to reach customers and partners by the end of the year, bringing the technology closer to commercial use.

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August 10, 2026

FAU RRZE and Partners Launch Quantum Domain Dynamics Project for Cross-Domain Quantum Encryption

The Network research group at FAU’s Regional Computing Centre Erlangen is participating in the Infosim-coordinated QDD – Quantum Domain Dynamics project. The consortium has secured €3.26 million in BMFTR funding for a total volume of €3.84 million to develop automated hybrid quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography management across network domains through 2029. Intent-based networking exploring large language models forms a core technical component for orchestration.

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August 10, 2026

Jordan Hosts First Quantum Computing Forum as Central Bank Advances Post-Quantum Encryption Roadmap

The Jordan Today Center for Development and Asfar Consulting held the first dedicated national Jordan Quantum Computing Technology Forum on August 5, 2026, in Amman. More than 50 experts examined quantum foundations, applications, and challenges, with particular attention to financial-sector risks. The Central Bank of Jordan’s sectoral roadmap guides banks toward quantum-resistant encryption through phased risk integration, asset inventory, and pilot testing. In parallel, the University of Jordan received approval for a Master’s program in Quantum Computing, among the first dedicated programs of its kind in Jordan and the Arab region, set to begin in the 2026/2027 academic year. These steps form part of broader regional activity that includes hardware deployments in Saudi Arabia and post-quantum regulatory initiatives in the UAE.

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August 7, 2026
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SEALSQ Initiates Early Commercialization of Miraex Quantum Photonics Platform Following Strategic Acquisition

SEALSQ Corp announced it is initiating early commercialization of Miraex SA quantum photonics technology on July 31, 2026. The company states it completed the 100% acquisition of Miraex on June 2, 2026, financed through its reported $200 million Quantum Fund. Miraex is developing a Thin Film Lithium Tantalate photonic integrated circuit platform designed to enable microwave-to-optical quantum transduction. Key performance metrics such as conversion efficiency, noise, and fidelity have not been disclosed. Initial commercialization efforts target potential applications in distributed quantum computing, networking, sensing, and what the company describes as a Quantum Orbital Space Cloud.

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August 2, 2026

Galaxy Digital Commits Up to $5 Million to Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative

Nasdaq-listed Galaxy Digital has committed up to $5 million to a new Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative. The program funds developer grants for quantum-resistant signatures and migration tools, supports Galaxy Research analysis for investors and policymakers, and establishes a Quantum Advisory Council of academic experts. Applications are open immediately and co-funders are invited as the firm treats Bitcoin’s elliptic-curve exposure as an engineering priority rather than distant theory.

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July 22, 2026

Keyfactor Expands Global Partner Program to Equip Partners for AI and Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition

Keyfactor announced a major expansion of its Global Partner Program on July 22, 2026. The initiative equips partners to deliver crypto-agility, quantum readiness services, and Post-Quantum Cryptography Centers of Excellence. It addresses AI-driven growth in machine identities alongside the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Partners receive skills certifications, an NFR PQC Lab, and enhanced co-selling with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The program rolls out worldwide in phases through the second half of 2026.

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July 22, 2026

BTQ Technologies and TIDAL PWR Collaborate on Trusted Quantum Data Center Architecture

BTQ Technologies Corp. and TIDAL PWR have entered a strategic collaboration to develop a trusted quantum data center reference architecture. The workstreams address design principles, trusted supply chains, procurement standards, and post-quantum security for facilities supporting AI and high-performance computing. The partnership begins with planning and architecture tracks and may expand into commercial opportunities. TIDAL PWR brings Texas-based power and data-center infrastructure expertise while BTQ contributes quantum systems and security frameworks.

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July 20, 2026
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Australian Signals Directorate Publishes Post-Quantum Questions to Evaluate Third-Party Vendor Readiness

The Australian Signals Directorate has published a practical set of vendor-neutral questions that organisations can use to evaluate third-party readiness for post-quantum cryptography. The guidance maps to the LATICE framework and addresses cryptographic inventories, data-lifetime risks, hybrid transition modes and concrete product roadmaps. It is intended for use in procurement, contract renewals and ongoing assurance activities. Organisations are encouraged to scale the questions according to risk and to engage suppliers early so that vendor timelines support the recommended end-2030 transition from traditional asymmetric algorithms.

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July 20, 2026

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