Treasury Announces the Quantum-Readiness Task Force

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the launch of the Quantum-Readiness Task Force, following President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order 14412 establishing guidelines to strengthen cryptographic protections for America's sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and digital economy. The Task Force supports the Administration's efforts to secure American innovation; strengthen supply chains; and ensure U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies.“America must lead in securing the technologies that power our economy,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “This Task Force will help ensure our financial system remains strong, secure, and competitive as new technologies reshape the global landscape.”The Quantum-Readiness Task Force is a public-private initiative to help accelerate the U.S.