SCSP Announces Launch of The Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) announced today the formation of the Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP). This high-level, bipartisan body is tasked with developing a comprehensive national strategy to ensure the United States remains the global leader in the rapidly accelerating quantum competition. As quantum technologies transition from […]
(Half) Twisted Science: Researchers Build a Molecular Möbius Strip With Only Half the Twist
Insider Brief A team of chemists built and directly imaged a molecule with electrons that move as if they are traveling along a half-twisted Möbius strip — and then switched it back and forth between distinct quantum states. In a study published in Science, a researcher team, including IBM Quantum scientists, report on the carbon […]
Quantum Computing Inc. Completes Acquisition of NuCrypt
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of NuCrypt, LLC (“NuCrypt”), a quantum communications technology company, in a transaction valued at $5 million, to be paid in a combination of cash and […]
China’s New Five-Year Plan Specifically Targets Quantum Leadership And AI Expansion
Insider Brief China has placed quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of its next five-year national development strategy, signaling a push to secure leadership in emerging computing and advanced science. Analysts are labeling this a strong statement of both the potential of these technologies to promote national security and economic goals, but […]
Kvantify Announces Second Close of Funding Round Totaling €7 Million
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Kvantify is excited to announce the successful second close of its total €7M funding round. The long-term investors European Innovation Council Fund (EIC) and Danish-based Delphinus Venture Capital support the Company’s mission to transform molecular discovery by coupling quantum and classical computing. “We are thrilled to have the EIC Fund […]
Rigetti Posts $216 Million Annual Loss While Expanding Quantum System Deployments
Insider Brief Rigetti Computing reported modest revenue but maintained a substantial cash position and continued to advance its hardware roadmap, highlighting steady progress in the competitive race to commercialize quantum computing. The Berkeley, Calif.–based company said total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $1.9 million, according to a company news release. Rigetti reported […]
Switzerland Unveils National Quantum Strategy to Strengthen Global Tech Position
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Swiss Quantum Strategy, which was published on Wednesday, demonstrates how Switzerland defends its leading role in quantum technology through the development and marketing of technologies on an international level. Coordinated action and strategic impulses are required for this purpose at the interface between science, economics and politics. Swiss Quantum […]
Pasqal Latest Quantum Company to Announce Intentions to Go Public, Valued at $2 Billion
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Pasqal Holding SAS (“Pasqal”), a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing, and Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II (“Bleichroeder”), a SPAC led and backed by Michel Combes and Andrew Gundlach (Nasdaq: BBCQ), announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (“BCA”), following the consummation of which the […]
Viewbix Completes Acquisition of Quantum X Labs
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Viewbix Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIX) (“Viewbix” or the “Company”), an advanced technologies company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Quantum X Labs Ltd. (“Quantum”), a multi-disciplinary quantum technology hub focused on quantum algorithms, navigation, and atomic clocks, pursuant to the definitive share purchase agreement dated December […]
QuSecure Receives SBIR TACFI Award for Cryptographic Resilience
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase (SBIR TACFI) contract award in the amount of $3.9M. The contract is focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force (USAF) […]