D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, has announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, D-Wave would issue $100 million in shares of its common stock to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy.
A federal jury in California has sided with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, bringing a closely followed courtroom fight with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to a dramatic close. The dispute, centered on the future and founding purpose of OpenAI, highlighted tensions between two influential figures in the technology sector.
Record Q1 revenue, raised 2026 guidance, and the pending SkyWater acquisition give IonQ company-specific markers to watch as federal funding headlines draw attention back to quantum computing.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, D-Wave would issue $100 million in shares of its common stock to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy.
For decades, modern cybersecurity has depended on encryption systems designed to keep sensitive information safe from hackers and cybercriminals. From online banking and email communication to medical records and cryptocurrency wallets, encryption acts as the invisible shield protecting digital life. However, experts are now warning that the rapid development of quantum computing could soon threaten the security foundations of the internet itself.
D-Wave Quantum is up big, even compared to other quantum computing companies. The question is whether there's still enough growth potential ther for new investors.
Europe’s startup ecosystem is increasingly being shaped by AI, with new figures showing that AI-focused companies accounted for a substantial share of venture investment across the region in 2026. According to Crunchbase data, close to half of all venture capital deployed in Europe so far this year has flowed into businesses connected to artificial intelligence.
The quantum computing industry is growing, and three firms at the top of the list have attempted to distinguish themselves based on their Q1 2026 earnings.
