Hong Kong readies banks for quantum cybersecurity threats
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a new assessment framework aimed at helping banks prepare for the potential impact of quantum computing on the cryptography underpinning
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Hong Kong Readies Banks for Quantum Risks as Tokenization Expands
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved to harden the city’s financial system against the long-term risks posed by quantum computing. In a newly released white paper, the regulator