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HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced that, following its previously announced agreement to acquire Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. ("LSI"), it has submitted a bid and has been selected as the stalking horse bidder for selected remaining assets of Luminar Technologies, Inc. ("Luminar"). This proposed transaction will be completed in connection with Lum ...

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced the addition of two strategic leaders to their executive team: Michael Trzupek as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Natalie Wilmore as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). These executive appointments strengthen Xanadu’s leadership as the company executes on its mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. “Michael and Natalie a ...

Initiative aims to publish a formally verified implementation of Shor’s quantum factoring algorithm with relevance to cryptography and other high-value domainsBOSTON, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapata Quantum, Inc. (OTC: ZPTA) (“Zapata”, “Zapata Quantum” or the “Company”), a pioneer in quantum computing application and algorithm development, today announced a collaborative research effort with the University of Maryland (UMD), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum information science. The ...

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. ("BTQ" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, today announced the launch of the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, the first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin, 17 years after Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Bitcoin genesis block on January 3, 2009. Continue Reading Speed Speed BTQ Technologies Launches Bitcoin Quantum Testnet, Marking 17 Years Since Bitcoin's Genesis Blo ...

Core Insights - AST SpaceMobile is positioned to experience significant revenue growth, with projections indicating a 1,200% increase in sales to $57.3 million in 2025, followed by a further 311% growth to $235.6 million in 2026 [4] - The company's strategy of partnering with over 50 global mobile network providers, covering nearly 3 billion cellular subscribers, is expected to facilitate a rapid increase in revenue without the need to build a competing network [2] - AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites aim to provide 4G and 5G services using existing smartphone technology, offering a seamless transition for wireless operators and potentially revolutionizing global broadband coverage [3] Group 1: Company Overview - AST SpaceMobile's current valuation stands at $33.3 billion, which raises concerns about the potential for error in its high-growth projections [7] - The company has successfully secured partnerships with major wireless operators, which is crucial for its growth strategy [2] Group 2: Market Context - The stock market has seen substantial gains, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite increasing by 45%, 78%, and 122% respectively from the beginning of 2023 to the end of 2025 [6] - The overall market sentiment is driven by the performance of growth stocks and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing [6]

中证报中证网讯(王珞)当前，量子计算已从科研探索迈入产业培育关键阶段，全球竞争聚焦全链条技术 栈构建，暗藏极具潜力的投资机遇。量子计算产业的六大关键投资点，涵盖量子芯片系统、量子计算测 控系统、量子计算环境支撑系统这"三硬"，以及量子操作系统与软件、量子计算云平台、量子计算应用 软件这"三软"，它们互为支撑、缺一不可，共同构成产业发展的核心骨架。本系列报道将逐一解构这六 大投资点，剖析其核心价值、技术迭代路径与发展态势，为量子计算赛道投资者梳理清晰的产业脉络与 投资逻辑。 全球量子计算产业竞争已进入白热化阶段，作为量子计算机的"大脑与心脏"，量子芯片不仅是决定算力 上限的核心硬件，更是产业链中最具战略价值的投资方向之一，其技术突破直接牵动产业发展节奏与投 资逻辑。 据安徽省量子计算工程研究中心(下称"量子计算研究中心")介绍，在量子计算"三硬三软"六大核心能力 体系中，量子芯片居于基础核心地位，是产业的价值锚点。缺乏自主可控的量子芯片，后续的测控、软 件等能力便"无的放矢"，六大能力的协同发展更是无从谈起。从产业竞争与投资格局而言，掌握量子芯 片核心技术者，才能在量子计算赛道占据先发优势。 量子计算研究中心表 ...

壳体由银灰色特种合金构建，带着特有的冷冽感，如同一座沉静运转的"光学堡垒"——这是我国专用光 量子计算机制造工厂生产落地的首台1000量子比特相干光量子计算机真机。 玻色量子副总裁巨江伟介绍："量子计算机的定位是解决当前经典算力无法求解或者解决得不够好的复 杂问题，可运用在生物制药、金融、能源、通信等众多产业中。" "技术突破只是起点，真正的价值在于落地应用。"玻色量子创始人文凯说，目前，公司已与中国移动、 晶泰科技、深圳地铁等开展深度合作，在多个场景中验证了光量子计算机在求解效率、求解质量方面的 优势。 前不久，由北京玻色量子科技有限公司（以下简称"玻色量子"）自建的专用光量子计算机制造工厂在深 圳市南山区落地。据了解，这是我国首个规模化专用光量子计算机制造工厂，集模块研制、整机组装、 质量测试于一体，具备年产数十台专用光量子计算机的能力。 （文章来源：科技日报） 中国科学院院士、粤港澳大湾区量子科学中心执行主任贾金锋说，该工厂的落成标志着我国量子科技已 逐渐从"实验室的原理验证"迈向"产业化的工程实践"，这是"从0到1"之后至关重要的"从1到N"。 该工厂坐落于深圳南山智城，总面积约5000平方米，集研发 ...

Expectations for quantum computing are rising fast, with global quantum computing revenues expected to reach around $9 billion by 2030. Up from $260 million in 2020, that points to over 40% annual growth for the decade. Against that backdrop, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has announced a major $550 million agreement to acquire Quantum Circuits Inc., a developer of error-corrected superconducting gate-model quantum systems. More News from Barchart The deal is made up of about $300 million in D-Wave common stoc ...