PANews reported on March 26th, citing Cointelegraph, that Google has set 2029 as its deadline for post-quantum cryptography migration, warning that the threat of quantum computing may arrive sooner than expected. Google stated that rapid advancements in quantum computing hardware and quantum error correction, along with updated timelines for quantum computers to break current encryption standards, have increased the urgency of action. This is the first time Google has set a timeline for deploying post-quantum capabilities in its products, earlier than some industry predictions of "Q-Day." Google is developing its quantum chip Willow, which has 105 qubits and is one of the most powerful quantum processors currently available.


Colombians will soon be able to receive and store USDC through MoneyGram’s new crypto app, which is launching soon in app stores. MoneyGram’s digital payments app is set to launch in Colombia, offering locals a way to save in US dollar stablecoins as the Colombian peso continues to weaken.MoneyGram’s crypto service is powered by the Stellar network and leverages Crossmint for self-custody, enabling users to store the USDC (USDC) stablecoin and transfer it overseas nearly instantly. In a statement on Wednesday, MoneyGram said Colombia is the “ideal launch market” as Colombian families receive more than 22 times the money they send abroad.Read more
