2024 witnessed three independent quantum computing breakthroughs: Google's Willow chip with below-threshold error correction, Microsoft/Quantinuum's 800x error reduction via logical qubits, and IBM's Heron R2 with 50x speedup. NIST also published post-quantum cryptography standards, signaling a long-term shift that directly impacts blockchain and cryptocurrency security.

Japan's ruling party parliamentary group has submitted policy recommendations to the finance minister, urging the approval of crypto ETFs and the issuance of yen-denominated stablecoins to boost financial innovation.