Opinion: Trump’s latest executive order may accelerate post-quantum cryptography R&D, benefiting the crypto industry

CoinFeed June 24 news, according to The Block, Trump signed two executive orders on Monday to accelerate U.S. quantum computing capabilities, setting timelines for quantum sensors and the full migration of federal systems to post-quantum cryptography. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that this move means government funds and time will be invested in related goals, and while blockchain is not directly mentioned, it will accelerate post-quantum cryptography R&D, benefiting the crypto industry. The executive order revised the Federal Acquisition Regulation to extend post-quantum cryptography requirements to all federal contractors. Pruden noted that the executive order explicitly references NIST-standardized algorithms, while many blockchain protocols are exploring non-NIST solutions, and compliance pressure may drive wider adoption of lattice-based cryptographic systems.