The United States is reportedly beginning discussions with quantum computing firms regarding financial investment, influenced by national security concerns.

Officials from the Department of Commerce are considering utilizing funds allocated for the CHIPS Act to invest in quantum computer technology, aiming to retain a competitive edge over China, as reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.

The government has indicated it desires something in return for its investments, which might involve acquiring a stake in the involved companies.

A similar arrangement was extended to chip manufacturer Intel in August 2025, wherein the U.S. acquired a 10% share in Intel, according to CNBC. However, some analysts have expressed skepticism regarding these types of agreements.

Peter Schiff, an economist and investor, voiced concerns about the U.S. shifting toward a ‘centrally planned economy’ due to the protectionist measures adopted during Donald Trump’s presidency, emphasizing that market forces should determine fund allocations.

Source: Peter Schiff on X

As quantum technology advances, there is potential for these systems to disrupt existing encryption standards that secure crucial sectors such as banking, healthcare, and defense, prompting the cryptocurrency market to seek out post-quantum cryptographic strategies.

Quantum supremacy poses existential threat to crypto, but experts debate timeline

Experts are divided on the imminent arrival of ‘Q-Day’, the moment when quantum computers could feasibly break current encryption norms, with predictions suggesting this may happen within five to ten years.

Others argue that the threat is already apparent through techniques that allow actors to gather public keys now and decrypt them later when quantum capabilities have matured.

David Carvalho, CEO of the cybersecurity firm Naoris Protocol, remarked that the average individual would be unaware if a significant quantum computer were operational, noting, “When you think you’re seeing a quantum computer out there, it’s already been in control for months.”

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