Opinion: Trump’s latest executive order may accelerate post-quantum cryptography R&D, benefiting the crypto industry

PANews, June 24 – According to The Block, Trump signed two executive orders on Monday to accelerate the development of U.S. quantum computing capabilities, setting timelines for quantum sensors and the full migration of federal systems to post-quantum cryptography. Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, said the move signals that government funding and time will be directed toward these goals. While blockchain is not directly mentioned, it will accelerate post-quantum cryptography R&D, benefiting the crypto industry. The executive orders revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation, extending post-quantum cryptography requirements to all federal contractors. Pruden noted that the executive orders explicitly reference NIST-standardized algorithms, whereas many blockchain protocols are exploring non-NIST solutions. Compliance pressure may drive broader adoption of lattice-based cryptographic systems. Pruden said the industry is largely in the R&D phase and reacting passively, and should pay attention to quantum-resistant address proposals such as BIP-360. This executive order, combined with the earlier Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, carries particular significance.

Opinion: Trump’s latest executive order may accelerate post-quantum cryptography R&D, benefiting the crypto industry

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