La Sierra University Launches Quantum-Secure Pilot to Protect Data

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — This spring, La Sierra University is joining a short list of U.S. and international universities moving proactively to defend against future cyber threats tied to quantum computing, an advanced technology that solves problems exponentially faster than traditional computers. In June, La Sierra’s Department of Information Technology, in collaboration with enQase, will […]
Bitcoin Quantumroot Vaults Go Live on CashVM: Upgrade Unlocks Turing-Complete DeFi on L1 with Cashtokens

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Bitcoin Cashtoken community and ecosystem builders today announced the successful activation of the Layla Upgrade. This brings CashVM, a Turing-complete scripting language, to the blockchain network. A major expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities! Jerry Qian, CEO of OPTN Labs, has recently returned from the annual BCH Bliss developer’s conference to his corporate […]
SeQure Quantum: The First Quantum-Safe Link in Critical Electrical Infrastructure in Chile

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — As quantum computing advances, the conversation around cybersecurity is shifting. The challenge is no longer only about protecting systems against today’s attacks — it’s about preparing critical infrastructure for threats that are already beginning to emerge. Against that backdrop, SeQure Quantum announced the successful deployment of a quantum-safe communication link […]
France Adds €1.55 Billion for Quantum and Semiconductor Development

Insider Brief France will commit an additional €1 billion to its national quantum plan and €550 million to a future European semiconductor program, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday, May 22, during a visit to the Very Large Computing Center (TGCC) of the Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA) in Bruyères-le-Châtel. Both envelopes […]
Quantum Security Venture Pramatra Space Raises Pre-Seed Funding

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Pramatra Space, a Bengaluru-based quantum security venture, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Seafund Ventures. The round also saw participation from Rebalance, Magnivia Ventures with their partner Peaceful Progress Fund, and from notable angel investors such as Awais Ahmed, Founder of Pixxel Space. Early investors include Techstars […]
AI-Run Robot Lab Creates Graphene and Builds Quantum Devices

Insider Brief An autonomous quantum materials research system has taken a step toward turning AI from a digital assistant into a physical laboratory scientist by autonomously creating graphene and fabricating atomically thin transistors inside a robotic mini-lab, according to a new study from researchers at Princeton University and collaborators. The system, described in a paper […]
Quantum Midi Posse Reports 96-Qubit Structured-Output Benchmark on IBM Hardware

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Midi Posse, an independent quantum research and intellectual property firm founded by Frank Angelo Drew, announces the completion of the Madmartigan Global Native-Bridge benchmark, a 96-active-qubit structured-output benchmark executed on IBM superconducting quantum hardware. Quantum State Command Encoding (QSCE) is the architecture underlying the Madmartigan benchmark. QSCE treats quantum […]
EPB Partners with UTC to Expand Quantum Workforce Development and Economic impact

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The EPB Board of Directors today approved a resolution to provide new support to expand academic and research leadership at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and to create new pathways for quantum research commercialization. The partnership will strengthen Chattanooga’s growing quantum ecosystem by expanding workforce development, advancing applied quantum research, and accelerating efforts […]
Guest Post: Why IP Strategy Matters Early in Quantum Computing

Guest Post by Gemma Martynwood In quantum computing, intellectual property (IP) strategy is becoming increasingly important as businesses navigate rapid technological development, evolving commercial models and complex collaboration structures. As a result, IP considerations need to be addressed early and revisited regularly. Founders should understand what needs to be kept confidential from day one, to […]
Canada Opens $5.5 Million Quantum Networking Challenge to Advance Quantum Repeaters

Insider Brief Canada has launched a new quantum networking challenge aimed at pushing domestic researchers and companies toward building quantum repeaters capable of extending quantum communications across long distances — one of the field’s most difficult technical goals. According to the announcement from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the federal government is seeking […]