Published on: February 22, 2026 | By Jin-Soo Park

The financial sector is in a race against time. 'Q-Day'—the point at which a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break current RSA encryption—is estimated to be less than five years away. In response, the world’s largest central banks are migrating to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (QRC).

The migration is a massive undertaking. Every credit card, every bank account, and every blockchain ledger must be updated with new algorithmic signatures. Lattice-based cryptography has emerged as the front-runner for these new standards. Banks are also experimenting with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), which uses the laws of physics to detect any attempt at eavesdropping on communication lines.

While the threat is daunting, the opportunities of quantum finance are equally immense. Quantum algorithms can optimize portfolio risk in milliseconds, a task that currently takes hours for classical supercomputers. The 'Quantum Advantage' in finance will likely belong to those who can master both security and simulation...

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