Welcome to another biweekly update on all things quantum computing. This week, we look at China’s growing role in global quantum projects, new U.S. and European progress in hardware, and a blockchain breakthrough that could secure over $1 trillion in crypto trades. Let’s go.
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Pakistan and China Partner on Quantum Research
We begin with Pakistan and China, which have signed an agreement to collaborate on quantum technologies as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s second phase. The plan includes help from China Electronics Technology Group Corporation to create Pakistan’s first National Center for Quantum Computing.
The new partnership shifts focus from roads and power plants to research and digital projects. It also supports Pakistan’s idea for a “Quantum Valley,” a hub for startups and applied science. Officials say the move will help train a new group of scientists while connecting Pakistan to China’s fast-growing tech network.
This cooperation reflects China’s wider plan to expand the “Digital Silk Road” under its Belt and Road Initiative. In this next phase, Beijing’s focus is not only on trade routes but also on data, computing, and artificial intelligence.
IBM Uses AMD Chips for Real-Time Quantum Control
International Business Machines (IBM) said it has run one of its key quantum error-correction algorithms on chips made by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The test used AMD’s field-programmable gate arrays, which are low-cost and easy to reprogram.
The algorithm helps detect and fix qubit errors, a major obstacle for reliable quantum computing. IBM said the work shows the system can operate 10 times faster than required and moves the company a year ahead of schedule on its roadmap.
This step brings IBM closer to building its next system, called Starling, planned for 2029. By using standard hardware instead of custom parts, the company hopes to make quantum systems more practical and affordable for data centers.
BTQ Brings Quantum-Safe Security to Solana
BTQ Technologies (BTQ) has achieved the first post-quantum cryptography signature check on the Solana blockchain (SOL-USD). The company worked with Bonsol Labs to keep Solana’s sub-second transaction speed while adding stronger encryption that can resist future quantum attacks.
This advance comes as regulators push for post-quantum security standards. The new system secures about $1 trillion in annual decentralized exchange volume on Solana and protects against “harvest now, decrypt later” risks.
The solution uses BTQ’s hardware to speed up complex cryptographic checks and reduce network load. This design keeps Solana’s performance high while preparing it for new federal security rules.
NYU Launches New Quantum Institute
New York University has opened the NYU Quantum Institute to connect research across physics, engineering, materials, and medicine. The program is led by Professor Javad Shabani, a specialist in quantum materials and superconducting devices.
The Institute will support local quantum companies and train students through a new master’s degree in Quantum Science and Technology. NYU also partners with Qunnect, which has built the first metro-scale quantum network using commercial fiber in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The launch highlights how New York is becoming a growing quantum hub, with both academic and private efforts driving research closer to real-world applications.
Alice & Bob Advance Europe’s Quantum Hardware
We end our tour in France with Alice & Bob which has installed a new ultra-high-vacuum fabrication system built by PLASSYS-BESTEK to support its cat-qubit chip design. The equipment is part of a national project called ULTRACAT, funded by France’s defense innovation agency.
The system allows automatic, clean processing for quantum chip materials, reducing defects and speeding up development cycles. The five-year ULTRACAT program runs through 2027 and aims to help Europe build its own supply chain for advanced quantum processors.
The project also aligns with Europe’s goal of strengthening its technology independence. Alice & Bob is building a $50 million lab in Paris that will test new quantum chips and support larger-scale manufacturing.
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