Quantum Computing

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As Wall Street moves more and more into the retail crowd’s high-conviction, high-volatility trade appetites, Defiance ETFs is pushing it one step further: abandoning the basket and going straight for the bulls — and the bears. Its latest creation is a series of single-stock leveraged ETFs...

Earlier this week, Quantum Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) announced a $200 million private placement and Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO said quantum computing could take scientific advancements to the next level. Here’s a look at this week's highlights, lowlights and news catalysts in the...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella believes that while AI is already accelerating scientific breakthroughs, the true game-changer will be when quantum computing is integrated into the mix. What Happened: During a fireside chat with Gary Tan at Y Combinator's AI Startup School that was...

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) announced on Tuesday the successful shipment of its first commercial entangled photon source. The company has delivered its first entangled photon source to a South Korean research institution, marking its official move into commercial markets for quantum...

A significant shift in tone from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang last week sent a wave of optimism through the quantum computing sector, sparking a multi-day rally in stocks such as Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:QUBT). The rally continued into Monday’s session as investors digested the implications...

IonQ Inc. (NASDAQ:IONQ) is solidifying its stronghold in the quantum computing space as a recent sector endorsement by Jensen Huang, partnership with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), and the acquisition of Oxford Ionics have drawn investor attention to the company. What Happened: Its recent definitive...

Many big tech companies, including startups, are foraying into the emerging field of quantum computing. Out of the 300 quantum computing patents issued in 2025, two companies have received the most. What Happened: International Business Machines Corp. and Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google...

Leading Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate Michael Saylor is not too worried about quantum computing’s potential threat to the network’s security. What Happened: During an interview with Bloomberg that aired Tuesday, the Strategy co-founder was asked about the possibility of quantum...

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday that quantum computers will soon be able to solve complex, real-world problems that are out of reach for classical computers. Huang’s comments marked a reversal from his previously cautious stance on the technology and sparked a...

Three of the most dynamic and forward-looking sectors in the investment landscape — electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aviation, cryptocurrency and quantum computing — have recently captured the attention of traders.  eVTOL Stocks Stocks in the eVTOL space, such as Archer Aviation,...

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya deemed gold as the “only safe trade” Thursday following reports that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) encryption faster than anticipated. What Happened: In an X post, Palihapitiya expressed concern about...

New research by Google suggested that RSA encryption, a critical security feature used in securing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), may be more susceptible to quantum computing attacks than previously anticipated. What Happened:  Google Quantum AI researcher Craig Gidney published a...

While still in its early stages, quantum computing is a major focus for a few pure-play companies, along with technology giants alike. Here is a breakdown of quantum computing-focused companies that investors could consider as the technology evolves. What Happened: The key difference between the...

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has hit a new all-time high above $111,000, driven by surging institutional demand, tightening supply, and macroeconomic tailwinds, experts caution the rally isn't without structural risks, including the looming threat of quantum computing. What Happened: Bitcoin...