US Treasury launches quantum-readiness task force to protect financial systems
Aug 24 2026 19:13 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ The US Treasury has established a Quantum-Readiness Task Force to prepare financial systems for the threat of quantum computing by mandating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography by 2030.
➤ The initiative includes specific workstreams for sector alignment, vendor readiness, and addressing the unique risks to digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
➤ This proactive measure aims to mitigate the 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat and ensure the long-term security of financial data and transactions, including those on public blockchains.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-us-treasury-launches-quantum-readiness-task-force-to-protect-financial-systems-1832963896?utm_source=binance
Aug 24 2026 19:13 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ The US Treasury has established a Quantum-Readiness Task Force to prepare financial systems for the threat of quantum computing by mandating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography by 2030.
➤ The initiative includes specific workstreams for sector alignment, vendor readiness, and addressing the unique risks to digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
➤ This proactive measure aims to mitigate the 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat and ensure the long-term security of financial data and transactions, including those on public blockchains.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-us-treasury-launches-quantum-readiness-task-force-to-protect-financial-systems-1832963896?utm_source=binance