Global Scans · Quantum computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Galaxy today announced the launch of the Galaxy Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, a multi-pillar program dedicated to preparing Bitcoin for the threat posed by advances in quantum computing. Galaxy
• [New] While IBM's pivot to high-growth software and quantum computing offers a compelling recovery narrative, traders must navigate several structural and macroeconomic landmines that could challenge its 2026 valuation. Bingx Exchange
• [New] As systems with thousands of logical qubits become available (mid 2030s) and error correction scales, quantum computing is expected to move from experimental platforms to integration into enterprise architectures. Bain & Company
• A national quantum computing goal set for 2028, framed as an open competition across every hardware approach rather than a bet on one company. The Quantum Insider
• Discussions emphasized the federal government's role as an early customer for quantum technologies, with new investments, a 2028 quantum computing goal, expanded support for quantum sensing, and an emphasis on practical applications alongside classical computing and AI. / USA The Quantum Insider
• Q-Day timelines are compressing, with IBM targeting fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. LinkedIn
• The QSN will coordinate standards across quantum computing, sensing, and related technologies, with the goal of helping U.K. companies develop products that meet internationally recognized standards and strengthening the United Kingdom's influence in global quantum standard-setting. QED-C
• Quantum computing will outperform classical systems on complex problems by 2029, with early advantages in healthcare, financial services, logistics, and energy. Bain & Company
• Here's what's actually happening: QUANTUM COMPUTING IS BECOMING REAL IBM just announced that 2026 will mark the first time a quantum computer outperforms classical computers. LinkedIn
• On the optimistic end, a Google quantum executive has put useful quantum computing about five years out, and Microsoft has said it expects a commercially viable quantum machine by 2029. ThePlanetTools.ai
• Emerging Startup Trends Beyond 2026 The next generation of IoT innovation will focus on highly autonomous ecosystems powered by AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics, and predictive intelligence. Differ
• Microsoft has positioned its Majorana 2 chip and a 2029 target for scalable quantum computing as a pillar of its future, a differentiator that could open entirely new markets. investing.com
• Quantum computing could unlock $1.3 T to $2.7 T in value by 2035. LinkedIn

Last updated: 03 August 2026