The U.S. government is betting $2 Billion on quantum computing, and the defense side can't keep up
CoinDesk· Alex Pruden· Jun 12, 2026 · 3:31 PM

Pruden argues that to defend against a quantum computer capable of cryptographically relevant operations, we need post-quantum cryptography and regulatory coordination that the industry has been deferring for years.
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