Figures Abstract Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics to perform complex computations efficiently, yet its practical implementation is hindered by hardware-software interdependence and quantum state instability. This paper advances lightweight FPGA-based quantum emulation by incorporating a universal quantum gate set, including parameterized Phase gates and the CNOT gate, to support comprehensive quantum protocol emulation on FPGA hardware. The FPGA platform used for synthesis is Artix-7. The proposed emulator is validated through simulations of quantum circuits, including Bell States, the Deutsch algorithm, Superdense coding, Grover’s search, and BB84 QKD, with results benchmarked against IBM’s noiseless quantum simulator. Utilizing FPGA’s customizable parallelism and energy efficiency, this framework offers a resource-efficient, reliable platform for developing and testing quantum algorithms. Citation: Zahra A, Khalid M, Riaz N, Waheed S, Mujahid U, Najam-ul-Islam M (2026) FPGA-based emulation framework for two-qubit quantum computation: Design, implementation, and validation. PLoS One 21(8): e0356172. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0356172 Editor: Zeheng Wang, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, AUSTRALIA Received: November 28, 2025; Accepted: July 30, 2026; Published: August 24, 2026 Copyright: © 2026 Zahra et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Data Availability: The Source codes are available at via https://github.com/Arfeen983/FPGA-Based-Emulation-Framework-for-Two-Qubit-Quantum-Computation and https://www.protocols.io/view/fpga-based-emulation-framework-for-two-qubit-quant-dm6gp4bqpgzp/v2. Funding: The author(s) received no specific funding for this work. Competing interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. 1 Introduction In 1980, Richard Feynman and Paul Benioff presented the idea of a Quantum Computer, i.e., a hardware system based on the principles of quantum mechanics. Unlike classical computers, which operate on binary logic, this technology leverages the laws of quantum physics, allowing the system to perform powerful operations and execute certain computations efficiently. In the present information era,
Aug 24, 2026 · via journals.plos.org
Key Points - IonQ demonstrates explosive revenue growth while maintaining deep partnerships with the world's largest cloud providers. - Quantum Computing Inc. focuses on photonic solutions with a heavy reliance on government contracts and specialized artificial intelligence hardware. - Which of these high-growth technology companies deserves a spot in your portfolio in 2026? As the race for quantum supremacy intensifies, choosing between IonQ(NYSE:IONQ) and Quantum Computing Inc.(NASDAQ:QUBT), which refers to itself as QCi, requires a careful look at their vastly different scales and unique hardware approaches. IonQ uses trapped-ion technology to build systems accessible through major cloud platforms, while QCi focuses on photonic chips and room-temperature hardware. Both companies represent high-risk, high-reward plays in a nascent industry where long-term commercial viability remains the primary hurdle for investors to consider. The case for IonQ IonQ specializes in developing quantum hardware using trapped ions. The company primarily sells access to its systems through the cloud computing ecosystem, partnering with giants such as Amazon-owned AWS. Revenue concentration remains a risk, as the company is heavily reliant on a small number of major customers, and customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business. In its latest annual report, filed for fiscal year (FY) 2025, revenue reached $130 million, representing a significant jump of 202% compared to the previous year. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss of $510.4 million for the period. This widening loss is common in the early stages of capital-intensive hardware development, though the triple-digit top-line growth suggests increasing demand for its trapped-ion systems among commercial and research clients. As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the company's debt-to-equity ratio is zero, which means total debt is negligible relative to its shareholder equity. The current ratio stands at 15.5x, a measure of its ability to
Aug 24, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prepare energy sector for Q-Day A new bipartisan Senate bill would require federal regulators to prepare the U.S. electric grid for cybersecurity threats from quantum computers and create a technical sandbox to study how the technology could impact both information and operational technology systems. The Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense (Quantum-GUARD) Act, introduced by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Chris Coons, D-Del., would direct the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission when reviewing proposed reliability regulatory standards for electricity owners and operators under the Federal Power Act. FERC updates its reliability standards to account for emerging cybersecurity concerns, and the legislation would expand those reviews to include the future threat of hacks from quantum computers. The legislation also directs FERC to explore potential uses of post-quantum cryptography in IT and OT systems and “take such action the Commission determines to be appropriate based on that consideration.” In a statement, Coons said quantum computing brings “new economic opportunities” along with “tremendous cybersecurity risks.” “As the technology races forward and our adversaries continue to seek vulnerabilities in our critical systems, we need to pass the Quantum-GUARD Act to ensure our government is using every available tool to meet this threat,” said Coons. The federal government has been an early adopter of post-quantum cryptography for its digital systems. The National Institute for Standards and Technology has worked with cryptographers to develop new “post-quantum” encryption algorithms that will be used by most governments and the private sector. Under the Biden administration, most federal agencies were required to migrate their systems and data to “PQC” encryption by 2035. In June, an executive order from the Trump administration pushed that timeline up to 2030. Ali Shaikh, CEO of Graphiant, a networking infrastructure startup, told CyberScoop that the bill would represent a
Aug 24, 2026 · via cyberscoop.com
Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot Banks and financial regulators across Europe, the Middle East and Asia have joined a pilot testing quantum-resistant infrastructure for digital asset wallets and onchain transfers. The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and crypto custody infrastructure provider Safeheron announced the initiative on Monday. The pilot uses a multiparty computation protocol supporting ML-DSA-65, a post-quantum digital signature standard published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, on a quantum-resistant NEAR testnet. RFI said participating regulators include Abu Dhabi Global Market, Bhutan’s Gelephu Financial Services Office and Malta’s Financial Services Authority, while Bison Bank and DK Bank are participating as financial institutions. The banks will test wallet generation and transfers in a shared application environment. Meanwhile, regulators will observe the first phase and contribute to a governance workstream later, with participation levels differing between institutions. The organizers plan to publish a white paper covering the research, protocol design and test findings and eventually open-source the underlying technology. The pilot comes as financial authorities prepare for quantum computers that could undermine public-key cryptography. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to make Hong Kong’s banking sector fully prepared for quantum-related security risks by 2030. Separately, a 2025 BIS paper urged financial institutions to begin coordinated, phased migrations to post-quantum systems.
Aug 24, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Consortium launches cross-regional pilot on post-quantum security with participation from banks and regulatory stakeholders PRNewswire Singapore, August 24: The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Safeheron have launched a pilot initiative to evaluate post-quantum cryptography for digital asset transactions, with participation from selected financial institutions and regulatory stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. The initiative is designed to move quantum-safe financial infrastructure from concept into practical testing with participating institutions. Convened by the Responsible Fintech Institute with Safeheron as technology partner, to evaluate and eventually open-source quantum-resilient infrastructure for wallet generation and digital asset transfers in a regulated, cross-jurisdiction setting. The pilot will focus on a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) research program built around a multi-party computation (MPC) protocol that supports ML-DSA-65, the NIST FIPS 204 digital signature standard, with participant testing covering wallet generation and on-chain transfer activity on the quantum-resistant NEAR testnet. The initiative brings together banks and regulators from multiple jurisdictions to examine cross-border interoperability, operational resilience and governance considerations in parallel with technical evaluation. 'No single bank, vendor, or regulator solves this alone,' said Chia Hock Lai, Chairman of the Responsible Fintech Institute. 'By bringing policymakers and financial institutions across jurisdictions together to test the same post-quantum architecture, and transparently sharing that research with every participant, we are building a compliance and security reference the whole industry can stand on -- and a standard we all helped write.' 'AI is accelerating the pace of change and likely bringing the quantum threat closer to reality -- quantum-ready infrastructure has never been more critical, and the time to act is now,' said Jag Foo, Chief Security & Policy Officer at Safeheron. 'By integrating NIST's post-quantum signature standard with advanced MPC technology, we are building the architecture required to secure the next generation of financial networks. Safeheron has long advocated for open-source cryptography,
Aug 24, 2026 · via bignewsnetwork.com
Japanese researchers are making headway in the field of quantum computing, or systems that are much faster at solving complex problems than regular computers. The country's first model using what's called "neutral atoms" is now in operation in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Quantum computers use the unique behavior of particles like atoms and electrons to explore multiple possibilities in solving problems. Neutral-atom quantum computers are one type being considered for potential commercial use. The Japan model was developed by a group including the Institute for Molecular Science. Researchers say it uses lasers to trap atoms that are not electrically charged inside a vacuum chamber. Unlike other types of quantum computers, the model can reportedly operate at room temperatures. This means it does not require a cooling system and can be kept at a smaller size for more practical applications. The research team is led by Professor Ohmori Kenji at the Institute. "We want to create a system that's faster and more useful than supercomputers in tackling specific social problems," Ohmori said. "Ultimately, we want our system to fully replace the existing computing infrastructure." The developers say their system can currently perform basic calculations. The next steps are to ensure the stability to enable large-scale calculations.
Aug 24, 2026 · via www3.nhk.or.jp
Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan were among the top filers of patents for quantum-resistant and post-quantum cryptography technology last year, together filing more than 100 as the industry edges closer to the next quantum breakthrough.
The filings were among 1,455 patents for technology designed to prevent hackers from using quantum computing to exploit firms, according to intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire.
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Consortium launches cross-regional pilot on post-quantum security with participation from banks and regulatory stakeholders PRNewswire Singapore, August 24: The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Safeheron have launched a pilot initiative to evaluate post-quantum cryptography for digital asset transactions, with participation from selected financial institutions and regulatory stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. The initiative is designed to move quantum-safe financial infrastructure from concept into practical testing with participating institutions. Convened by the Responsible Fintech Institute with Safeheron as technology partner, to evaluate and eventually open-source quantum-resilient infrastructure for wallet generation and digital asset transfers in a regulated, cross-jurisdiction setting. The pilot will focus on a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) research program built around a multi-party computation (MPC) protocol that supports ML-DSA-65, the NIST FIPS 204 digital signature standard, with participant testing covering wallet generation and on-chain transfer activity on the quantum-resistant NEAR testnet. The initiative brings together banks and regulators from multiple jurisdictions to examine cross-border interoperability, operational resilience and governance considerations in parallel with technical evaluation. "No single bank, vendor, or regulator solves this alone," said Chia Hock Lai, Chairman of the Responsible Fintech Institute. "By bringing policymakers and financial institutions across jurisdictions together to test the same post-quantum architecture, and transparently sharing that research with every participant, we are building a compliance and security reference the whole industry can stand on -- and a standard we all helped write." "AI is accelerating the pace of change and likely bringing the quantum threat closer to reality -- quantum-ready infrastructure has never been more critical, and the time to act is now," said Jag Foo, Chief Security & Policy Officer at Safeheron. "By integrating NIST's post-quantum signature standard with advanced MPC technology, we are building the architecture required to secure the next generation of financial networks. Safeheron has long advocated for open-source cryptography,
Aug 24, 2026 · via bignewsnetwork.com
Is quantum computing playing out like mobile phones, circa 1995? When we think about a technology we can’t live without, the mobile phone is often near the top of the list. It has become far more than a telephone and influences how we work, communicate, conduct research, navigate, consume media, read, shop, and organize our lives. This outcome was far from obvious during the early 1990s. Mobile phones were expensive, coverage was incomplete, batteries were limited, and our range of applications was narrow. But the technology was already useful—it didn’t need to become a smartphone before it created value. What followed wasn’t the result of one decisive breakthrough. Devices improved. Networks expanded. Costs fell. Signal processing became more sophisticated. Software ecosystems emerged. Each layer reinforced the others, and adoption accelerated. In the U.K., mobile connections exceeded the population by 2004. Quantum computing has reached a similar point. It’s not waiting for a single future moment when it suddenly becomes useful. Its practical phase has already begun through hybrid quantum computing, in which quantum processors, quantum-inspired algorithms, artificial intelligence, tensor networks, central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and high-performance computing (HPC) are integrated into complete industrial workflows. More powerful quantum processing units (QPUs) will dramatically expand what these systems can achieve, and fault tolerance will accelerate the transition. But neither one is the starting point of the market. Quantum computing is already in its practical phase Much of the debate around quantum computing treats the technology as binary. Either a fully fault-tolerant machine capable of transforming entire industries is imminent, or quantum computing has no practical value at all. Both positions miss how technologies actually develop. In 1995, the mobile phone was neither a useless experiment nor the mature platform we know today. It was a constrained but already
Aug 24, 2026 · via laserfocusworld.com
Hanssak said on Aug. 24 it swung to a profit in the second quarter on both a separate and consolidated basis through an expanded portfolio of security solutions and business diversification. The company said its separate second-quarter revenue was 6.4 billion won, up 39 percent from 4.6 billion won a year earlier. Operating profit came to 1.3 billion won, swinging from an operating loss of 800 million won in the same period last year. Consolidated second-quarter revenue, including subsidiaries Incom and HS Security, was 7.6 billion won, up 44 percent year on year. Operating profit was 800 million won, and operating profit and loss improved by 1.5 billion won from a year earlier. In the first half, separate revenue totalled 8.7 billion won and operating loss was 200 million won. The operating loss narrowed to 200 million won this year from 1.6 billion won a year earlier, approaching break-even point (BEP). On a consolidated basis, first-half revenue was 11.1 billion won, up 17.4 percent from a year earlier. The company said the results were affected by new solutions launched through continued research and development (R&D) investment, including CDS, integrated access control, password management, SSL visibility and one-way transmission. Hanssak will speed up revenue growth in the second half, focusing on demand for new solutions and policy-related demand. It plans to strengthen its push into the public and financial markets based on its SSL visibility solution, BlueKeen VA, obtaining a security function confirmation certificate and registration with the Public Procurement Service. It also sees the National Intelligence Service's push to shift to the National Network Security Framework (N2SF) as a new business opportunity. Hanssak plans to advance its major security solutions to meet N2SF requirements and target related demand. It stressed that it is applying related technologies to its solutions in
Aug 24, 2026 · via digitaltoday.co.kr
What's the deal? Nissay Capital has invested in OptQC, a Tokyo-based deep-tech startup building photonic quantum computers, through its Sustainability Solutions Fund No.1. The investment, announced in August 2026, is part of OptQC's Series A round. What's the endgame? OptQC spun out of long-running research at the University of Tokyo and develops quantum computers that run at room temperature and pressure. That approach avoids the heavy power draw and complex control systems of rival methods, Nissay Capital says, allowing scale and practical use. Why now? The company is already moving from lab to market. It has delivered its first machine to Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and is working with major corporates, according to Nissay Capital. Why it matters: Nissay Capital, wholly owned by Nippon Life, invested via a fund built for SDG-aligned startups. The vehicle, set up in April 2023 with ¥3 billion, targets companies in decarbonisation, new energy, and healthy longevity across all stages. OptQC's technology could cut CO2 emissions by optimising logistics and speeding up development of new materials and energy sources, the firm says. It could also aid drug discovery for hard-to-treat diseases. Naoki Akiyama, chief executive officer of Nissay Capital, said the startup's work "is exactly the kind that broadcasts Japan's technological strength to the world and forms a core of industrial competitiveness" (translated from Japanese). He said the firm would use its capacity for long-term investment to help OptQC become "a world-leading quantum platform provider." The signal: A life-insurance-backed fund putting sustainability capital into quantum hardware shows how deep tech is being reframed around climate and health outcomes — and how patient investors are betting that university spinouts can turn frontier research into commercial infrastructure. Image credit: europeanspaceagency 89
Aug 24, 2026 · via app.dealroom.co
OptQC secures funding from Nissay Capital's sustainability fund for room-temperature quantum computer
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Nissay Capital has invested in OptQC, a deep-tech startup developing optical quantum computers that operate at room temperature and pressure. The investment comes from Nissay Capital's Sustainability Solutions Fund No. 1.
OptQC, established in September 2024 and based on research from the University of Tokyo, is developing quantum computing technology that consumes less energy and requires simpler control systems compared to other approaches. The company's optical quantum computers aim to address issues of massive power consumption and heat generation whilst delivering significantly enhanced computing capabilities.
The technology has potential applications across multiple industries, including logistics optimisation, development of new materials and energy solutions to reduce CO2 emissions, and drug development for intractable diseases. OptQC has already delivered its first machine to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and established partnerships with major corporations.
Source: prtimes.jp
Aug 24, 2026 · via app.dealroom.co
Global services activity is picking up again, with recent US and UK PMI readings pointing to resilient consumer driven growth. That kind of backdrop keeps attention on leaders with skin in the game. Founder led companies often tie personal reputations to long term outcomes, which many investors find compelling. This article highlights three stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that showcase this legacy focused approach. The three founder led stocks covered below are just a sample, and the full screen surfaces 88 more companies with equally legacy focused stories that are not covered here. If you want to identify and analyze the founder led businesses that best fit your style, go straight to the Founder-Led Companies screener. Overview: Aritzia is a Vancouver based women’s apparel retailer that designs and sells its own brands across boutiques and e commerce in Canada and the United States, with founder influenced leadership helping shape everything from product design to store experience. The business focuses on curated, in house labels and a consistent boutique feel that reflects the legacy built by its long tenured management team. Operations: Aritzia generates about CA$4.0b in annual apparel revenue, with roughly CA$1.5b from Canada and CA$2.5b from the United States. Market Cap: CA$15.0b For investors who care about founder led legacies, Aritzia offers a clear case study in how long term leadership can shape a focused apparel and boutique model, especially as it expands in the U.S. and invests in digital channels. Earnings and margins have been strong under this playbook, supported by seasoned management and an independent board that still preserves founder influence. The opportunity is that continued U.S. growth, new boutiques and digital investments keep reinforcing that brand and scale story. The risk is that heavy spending on expansion, marketing and inventory, plus concentration in women’s
Aug 24, 2026 · via simplywall.st
Russia has developed a new technology for the production of superconducting integrated circuits that is based on tantalum. This technology has the potential to improve the country’s position in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. The technology was developed by researchers at the Quantum Park of Bauman Moscow State Technical University and the Dukhov Automatics Research Institute (VNIIA). It has already demonstrated resonator quality factors of approximately 10 million in the single-photon regime. According to the developers, the first quantum co-processors that will be used on the new tantalum platform have already been contracted for delivery in autumn 2026. A New Material Platform for Quantum Computing The significance of the development lies not simply in producing another superconducting chip but in establishing a domestic manufacturing process for tantalum-based superconducting integrated circuits. These circuits are regarded as a critical technology for superconducting quantum processors due to their ability to lengthen the lifespan of fragile quantum states and reduce energy losses. The Russian work has been demonstrated on cryogenic microwave resonators, which are critical test structures for superconducting quantum electronics. In accordance with Bauman MSTU, the technology has advanced beyond laboratory experiments and is now in the challenging process of being integrated into serial production. The university has contracted the first deliveries of quantum co-processors that are based on the tantalum platform for autumn 2026. The research was conducted as part of the Bauman DeepTech strategic technology project on exaflops hybrid computing, which is part of Russia’s Priority-2030 program. The underlying scientific results were published in Applied Physics Reviews in 2026. Why Tantalum Matters In superconducting quantum circuits, tantalum is becoming an important alternative to more established materials like aluminum. Nevertheless, the obstacle is that tantalum thin coatings can develop in a variety of crystalline phases. The alpha phase is of
Aug 24, 2026 · via frontierindia.com
Readers hoping to buy Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:8016) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is about to trade ex-dividend. The ex-dividend date is usually set to be two business days before the record date, which is the cut-off date on which you must be present on the company's books as a shareholder in order to receive the dividend. It is important to be aware of the ex-dividend date because any trade on the stock needs to have been settled on or before the record date. Accordingly, Onward Holdings investors that purchase the stock on or after the 28th of August will not receive the dividend, which will be paid on the 10th of November. The company's next dividend payment will be JP¥16.00 per share. Last year, in total, the company distributed JP¥33.00 to shareholders. Based on the last year's worth of payments, Onward Holdings stock has a trailing yield of around 4.3% on the current share price of JP¥772.00. Dividends are a major contributor to investment returns for long term holders, but only if the dividend continues to be paid. That's why we should always check whether the dividend payments appear sustainable, and if the company is growing. Dividends are typically paid from company earnings. If a company pays more in dividends than it earned in profit, then the dividend could be unsustainable. Onward Holdings paid out a comfortable 38% of its profit last year. A useful secondary check can be to evaluate whether Onward Holdings generated enough free cash flow to afford its dividend. Onward Holdings paid out more free cash flow than it generated - 191%, to be precise - last year, which we think is concerningly high. It's hard to consistently pay out more cash than you generate without
Aug 24, 2026 · via simplywall.st
A hybrid quantum-classical computing approach streamlines complex calculations by reformulating a key challenge in drug discovery: identifying how molecules bind to target proteins. This new method tackles molecular docking by transforming it into a graph-based problem solvable with advanced encoding techniques; this allows for more efficient use of computational resources while maintaining key optimisation structures. A new computational method has been devised for molecular docking, integrating both classical and quantum computing techniques to identify how molecules bind to target proteins. The team reformulated complex calculations as a graph-based problem, simplifying the search for optimal molecule arrangements within a protein’s binding site. The approach uses advanced encoding which efficiently represents information using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, reducing demand on processing power whilst preserving essential optimisation features. A new computational approach identifies how molecules bind to proteins, vital in designing effective drugs. Molecular docking requires immense computing power due to the sheer number of potential arrangements between drug candidates and their target proteins; it is like trying every possible key in a lock with billions of keys to test. The team reformulated this complex task as a graph-based problem, focusing on finding the most connected group within that network, akin to highlighting the biggest circle of friends where everyone knows each other. one hundred qubits molecular docking is a vital computational task in drug discoveryThe advancement provides a versatile platform to address increasingly intricate drug discovery challenges previously impossible due to substantial computing needs. Reformulating molecular docking as a graph-based combinatorial problem enabled efficient encoding with fewer resource demands while maintaining key optimisation structures vital for precise results. Employing a variational full-basis encoding strategy, representing data via Bloch sphere vectors, compressed information onto fewer qubits than conventional methods allowing execution on a superconducting quantum computer. Successful completion of docking
Aug 23, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
- United States - / - Software - / - NasdaqGS:NCNO Is nCino’s (NCNO) D&B Data Alliance Quietly Redefining Its Competitive Moat in Compliance Tech? - Dun & Bradstreet and nCino recently announced a past alliance to embed D&B’s verified business identity and risk data into nCino’s Client Lifecycle Management platform, initially rolling out to EMEA institutions beyond the UK. - This integration aims to cut duplicate Know Your Customer work by using a single, audit-ready data source across onboarding, loan origination, and continuous client monitoring. - Next, we’ll examine how embedding D&B’s continuous risk and ownership monitoring inside nCino’s platform may influence its investment narrative. This technology could replace computers: discover 24 stocks that are working to make quantum computing a reality. nCino Investment Narrative Recap To own nCino, you need to believe that banks will keep consolidating their tech stacks and pay for a unified cloud platform that improves efficiency across onboarding and lending. The Dun & Bradstreet alliance directly supports that thesis by deepening nCino’s role in KYC and client monitoring, which could reinforce its near term catalyst of broader platform adoption in EMEA. It also highlights the ongoing risk that heavy integration work and data complexity keep pressuring margins. Among recent announcements, Raiffeisenbankengruppe Oesterreich’s decision to standardize corporate lending on nCino across multiple European markets feels most connected to the D&B news. Both developments point to nCino’s push to turn international banks into full lifecycle customers, which ties closely to the catalyst of expanding beyond North America and increasing cross sell across onboarding, commercial, and analytics products. Yet while partnerships like this can strengthen the story, investors should also be aware that rising integration and compliance demands could... Read the full narrative on nCino (it's free!) nCino's narrative projects $776.0 million revenue and $117.4 million earnings
Aug 23, 2026 · via simplywall.st
Abstract The expected emergence of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) will represent a singular discontinuity in the history of digital security, with wide ranging impacts. This whitepaper seeks to elucidate specific implications that the capabilities of developing quantum architectures have on blockchain vulnerabilities and potential mitigation strategies. First, we provide new resource estimates for breaking the 256-bit Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem over the secp256k1 curve, the core of modern blockchain cryptography. We demonstrate that Shor's algorithm for this problem can execute with either $\leq 1200$ logical qubits and $\leq 90$ million Toffoli gates or $\leq 1450$ logical qubits and $\leq 70$ million Toffoli gates. In the interest of responsible disclosure, we use a zero-knowledge proof to validate these results without disclosing attack vectors. On superconducting architectures with $10^{-3}$ physical error rates and planar connectivity, those circuits can execute in minutes using fewer than half a million physical qubits. We introduce a critical distinction between ``fast-clock'' (such as superconducting and photonic) and ``slow-clock'' (such as neutral atom and ion trap) architectures. Our analysis reveals that the first fast-clock CRQCs would enable ``on-spend'' attacks on public mempool transactions of some cryptocurrencies. We survey major cryptocurrency vulnerabilities through this lens, identifying systemic risks associated with advanced features in some blockchains such as smart contracts, Proof-of-Stake consensus, and Data Availability Sampling mechanism, as well as the enduring concern of ``abandoned'' assets. We argue that technical solutions would benefit from accompanying public policy and discuss various frameworks of ``digital salvage'' to regulate the recovery or destruction of dormant assets while preventing adversarial seizure. We also discuss implications for other digital assets and tokenization as well as challenges and successful examples of the ongoing transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Finally, we urge all vulnerable cryptocurrency communities to join the migration to PQC without delay.
Aug 23, 2026 · via research.google
A new method converts quantum circuits used in simulating nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) into more efficient forms. Previously these circuits were narrow and deep, limiting performance on current computers. Now they can be reshaped to be wider and shallower through a “fan-out” approach which encodes each component of the simulation into registers sized according to its complexity. A new technique optimises quantum simulations of molecular spins, reducing demands on existing quantum computers. The team reshaped computational circuits, prioritising breadth over depth, effectively spreading calculations across more qubits rather than layering them sequentially. This restructuring sharply decreased the overall computational volume required for complex molecules and inherently incorporates mechanisms to detect errors during processing. These improvements may prove beneficial as quantum computer stability increases with ongoing development in the field. A new method streamlines quantum simulations used to understand molecular spins; these calculations are often hampered by circuits requiring many sequential operations, straining current computer capabilities. The team reshaped these computational pathways, prioritising breadth over depth, akin to broadcasting a single instruction across multiple recipients rather than delivering it individually, effectively distributing calculations amongst more qubits. This restructuring reduces the overall demand on quantum computers and inherently includes error detection mechanisms through what is known as repetition code registers: creating several copies of data, so discrepancies can be identified and corrected. These improvements could become increasingly valuable as quantum hardware matures. Fan-out Parallelisation Sharply Reduces Quantum Circuit Depth For Complex Molecular Simulation A volume-optimal quantum circuit schedule achieved a 2.5-fold reduction in depth when simulating the highest-degree molecule studied, utilising all-to-all connectivity. Previously, such simulations were limited by sequential circuits demanding excessive qubits. The new method, based on “fan-out” parallelisation, allows interactions to occur concurrently rather than sequentially; it trades circuit length for increased qubit usage and enables error detection through
Aug 23, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
Constructing efficient circuits for syndrome extraction, a key step in utilising quantum low-density parity-check codes for scalable fault-tolerant computing, previously demanded bespoke designs tailored to individual code families. A method has been developed that builds these circuits by exploiting inherent symmetries within qLDPC code structures rather than designing them from scratch. The team devised a new technique for designing circuits within quantum computers that utilise quantum low-density parity-check, or qLDPC, codes; this simplifies a previously intricate process. By recognising repeating patterns inherent in these codes’ structure, designs were created without needing to individually tailor solutions for different code types. This approach demonstrably optimises circuit construction allowing systems with nearly 600 data qubits to be handled, a sharp step towards scalable fault-tolerant computation. Delft University of Technology researchers introduced the new method for designing circuits within quantum computers utilising quantum low-density parity-check, or qLDPC, codes; these are error correction techniques similar to how redundant data on CDs or hard drives recovers information if damaged. Previously constructing efficient syndrome extraction circuits demanded bespoke designs tailored to individual code families, but this team exploits inherent symmetries within qLDPC structures rather than building from scratch. The approach optimises circuit construction enabling handling of systems with nearly 600 data qubits, representing progress towards scalable fault-tolerant computation; the process can be visualised as a ‘Tanner graph’, akin to a circuit diagram specifically designed for managing errors in quantum systems. Symmetry exploitation enables scalable syndrome extraction for large quantum error correction codes Scientists have achieved depth-optimal circuits for Quantum Tanner codes encompassing nearly 600 data qubits, representing a substantial improvement over previous methods. Prior approaches necessitated individual code designs or resulted in longer circuit construction with increased complexity. Efficient error correction systems capable of handling such large qubit numbers proved impractical due to the intricate nature of
Aug 23, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com