U.S. signs quantum computing, cryptography upgrade orders

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Two U.S. executive orders establish a unified quantum computing strategy, update the National Quantum Strategy within 180 days, and launch the QC-ADDS quantum computer project.
The second order mandates accelerated nationwide migration to post-quantum cryptography, led by the Office of Management and Budget and the National Cyber Director.
The move outlines security risks from quantum computers, affecting blockchain and digital asset security as Ethereum and Solana advance post-quantum initiatives.

Federal quantum strategy and commercialization push

The White House says the two executive orders are designed to create a cohesive, whole-of-government approach to speed the deployment and commercialization of quantum computing while protecting sensitive technologies from national security risks.

Under one order, relevant agencies must update the National Quantum Strategy within 180 days to strengthen commercialization and industry partnerships. Agencies are also directed to assess the implications of larger and more capable commercial quantum computers, including the effect on migration to post-quantum cryptography.

The order also creates Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science, or QC-ADDS, as a national effort to develop a quantum computer at a scale intended to begin what the administration describes as the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery. The move comes as China expands its own ambitions under a Five-Year Plan announced in March, with goals including greater investment in scalable quantum computers and an integrated space-earth quantum communication network.

Cybersecurity shift and implications for digital assets

A second executive order focuses on defending the U.S. against quantum-assisted cryptographic attacks by speeding up the national transition to post-quantum cryptography. Trump says the administration is investing in American quantum leadership to stay ahead of global competitors.

The order instructs the Office of Management and Budget and the National Cyber Director to lead an accelerated nationwide migration so government and other sensitive data remain secure as quantum capabilities advance. The order warns that large-scale quantum computers, particularly if controlled by adversaries, pose a significant threat to widely used cryptographic security systems.

The shift also has implications for blockchain networks and digital asset infrastructure. Ethereum and Solana are already working on post-quantum roadmaps, while the Bitcoin community remains divided over how to protect older coins from potential quantum threats.

Our earlier report on the House Financial Services Committee’s July 2026 agenda outlined upcoming hearings spanning monetary policy, consumer financial regulation, and oversight of key institutions. It also highlighted a New York field hearing focused on digital assets, financial technology, and artificial intelligence, signaling lawmakers’ growing attention to how innovation in finance will be regulated and supervised.

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