Trump administration planning expansion of U.S. quantum strategy

U.S. administration officials are weighing executive actions to advance quantum computing policy, including an executive order and national plan that could accelerate federal migration to post-quantum cryptography from 2035 to 2030 and potentially prioritize quantum-safe transitions for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Led by OSTP and the Department of Commerce, with strong interest signaled by White House leadership, the effort aims to mitigate future quantum codebreaking risks amid uncertainty about timelines and possible foreign adversary breakthroughs. Industry and former government sources suggest guidance for agencies may be imminent, emphasizing urgency to prepare critical systems before quantum-enabled attacks become practical.