FinTech

In February 2025, I wrote that Quantum Computing was a “game-changer… eventually.” A year of R&D has passed, and that eventually is looking a lot like soon. In 2026, we aren’t just talking about qubits; we’re talking about Lattice-based Cryptography appearing in our browser consoles and OpenSSL warnings. Where is last year’s bleeding edge? Last year I talked about potential breakthroughs in room-temperature superconductors, mechanical qubits and Google’s Willow chip. ...

The rapid advancements in quantum computing research have positioned it as both a force for innovation and a looming threat to the financial sector. While some celebrate groundbreaking discoveries, others amplify concerns over the risks quantum computing may pose to financial institutions. The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology , and experts speculate about the so-called ‘Q-Day’ —the moment when quantum computers will be capable of breaking the cryptographic systems that secure digital communications and transactions. ...