Quantum computing

SoftBank, HorizonX, QAI Ventures to build Singapore quantum hub

Their partnership aims to move quantum innovation from the lab into commercial applications

India will not be a leader in quantum hardware, but in software, says QAI Ventures' Alexandra Beckstein.

Quantum tech investor QAI Ventures eyes fresh bets in Singapore, India

The Switzerland-based venture firm, which expanded to the city-state last year, is now raising a US$150 million fund

Recent Singapore data shows that manufacturing accounted for 31.58% of ransomware incidents in the first half of 2025.

Quantum security risk is coming for manufacturers too

Banks are moving – other IP-reliant industries should also start preparing for quantum threats

There have been a lot of numbers moving up and to the right this year as the valuations of publicly listed quantum companies have surged.

The mind-bending complexities of quantum investing

There’s a lot of enthusiasm over what is increasingly seen as the next big frontier in computing

The US is joining a global trend of sovereign investment funds becoming new, powerful venture capitalists – actively scouting startups themselves, investing earlier and even creating their own standalone VC arms.

Sovereign funds are becoming the new venture capitalists

They are especially suited for investing in high-risk, capital-intensive and long-horizon tech ventures

“China is definitely very competitive in this,” Nobel Prize winner John Martinis said.

Nobel winner warns China is ‘nanoseconds’ behind the US in quantum race

The US, Europe and China are all vying to build quantum computers with practical applications

IBM also announced on Wednesday a chip named Nighthawk, that will be available at the end of 2025.

IBM says ‘Loon’ chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029

The chip remains in its early stages, and it is not yet known when outsiders can test it

At SFF 2024, industry professionals, founders and investors gathered at innovative and immersive exhibition booths to discover the latest fintech advancements and solutions.

Looking to the future as AI, quantum computing and tokenisation transform financial services

Tokenisation needs further development such as interoperable compliance-enabled infrastructure that can support deployment at scale

The Insights Forum, an invite-only series of roundtable discussions held on Nov 10-11, will explore the risks and opportunities in the next wave of fintech innovation.
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