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06/22 22:30
Trump signs quantum orders as crypto braces for 'Q-Day'
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 22 aimed at cementing the United States' leadership in quantum computing.
The orders advance Washington's preparations for "Q-Day," the hypothetical point at which quantum computers could crack the encryption that protects everything from government networks to cryptocurrency wallets.
This comes as the federal government shifts its focus to post-quantum cryptography.
"Quantum technologies represents the next generation of innovation across computing, sensing, and networking with enormous significance for our country's economic growth, scientific research and cyber security. It's really a big deal that we're doing today and the country's doing really well," Trump said during the signing event on Monday at the White House.
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 22, 2026
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What the executive orders do
The first order directs federal agencies to pursue a "scientifically relevant" quantum computer, with the Department of Energy setting the technical specifications and aiming to deploy the system at a national laboratory.
It also tasks Commerce, Energy, Defense and NASA with developing quantum sensors and networking technology within five years.
The second order targets cybersecurity, moving the federal deadline for adopting post-quantum cryptography to December 2031 from a previous 2035 target.
It directs a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-led pilot migration through 2027 and tasks the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with helping critical infrastructure operators shift to quantum-resistant encryption.
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Why crypto is racing to prepare
Quantum computers process information fundamentally differently from traditional computers. Where a standard computer works with binary data, ones and zeros, a quantum computer uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously.
This allows quantum machines to solve certain complex problems exponentially faster than anything currently available.
It also poses a significant threat to existing encryption standards, which is why the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography has become a priority for governments worldwide.
The timing lands as the crypto industry accelerates its own defenses. Bitcoin and most major cryptocurrencies rely on elliptic curve cryptography to secure wallets and transactions, the same class of encryption that quantum computers could eventually break.
The crypto industry has been watching quantum developments closely, with researchers already working on quantum-resistant blockchain protocols. Google set a 2029 deadline to adopt post-quantum cryptography, while developers proposed BIP-360 and BIP-361 to introduce quantum-resistant Bitcoin (BTC) addresses and eventually freeze coins left in vulnerable legacy addresses.
In June, just a few days ago, Coinbase's quantum advisory council warned that roughly 7 million BTC could eventually be exposed.
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