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BIS-Led Collaboration Completes Successful Tests of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Payment System
Digital Payments // December 11, 2025

Migrating payment systems to post-quantum cryptography is feasible but requires further testing and preparation, according to a report released Thursday (Dec. 11) by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Zama Raises $73 Million to Expand Encryption Solution
Investments // March 07, 2024

Zama, a specialist in the field of cryptography, has secured $73 million in a Series A funding round to grow its Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Crypto Insiders Edgy over Quantum Computing’s Looming Threat to Blockchain Security
Security & Fraud // August 11, 2022

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New Law Brings China Closer To Developing Digital Currency
Cryptocurrency // October 27, 2019

China’s congress has passed a cryptography law to promote crypto development and ensure sound cybersecurity, according to a report from Xinhuanet, China’s news agency, on Saturday (Oct. 26).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security

January 28, 2026
The world of digital finance has a physics deadline coming up. And few places could be harder hit than crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

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BIS-Led Collaboration Completes Successful Tests of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Payment System

December 11, 2025
Migrating payment systems to post-quantum cryptography is feasible but requires further testing and preparation, according to a report released Thursday (Dec. 11) by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Zama Raises $73 Million to Expand Encryption Solution

March 07, 2024
Zama, a specialist in the field of cryptography, has secured $73 million in a Series A funding round to grow its Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solution. Get the Full Story...

New Law Brings China Closer To Developing Digital Currency

October 27, 2019
China’s congress has passed a cryptography law to promote crypto development and ensure sound cybersecurity, according to a report from Xinhuanet, China’s news agency, on Saturday (Oct. 26).  Get the...

Apple Announces CryptoKit For Digital Wallet Developers

June 05, 2019
Apple has announced the launch of CryptoKit, a Swift API that will perform basic cryptographic functions for its iOS 13 software release, according to a report by CoinDesk. Get the...