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None of the four other reports covers this certification, so this take can't draw on them for details about the story. The closest connection is WISeKey's self-description as a "quantum cybersecurity" company, which places it in the post-quantum security space but says nothing about payment cards or EMVCo. Readers tracking post-quantum cryptography in payments should look to primary sources for specifics.
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IDEMIA Secure Transactions Receives EMVCo Certification for PQC Payment Cards
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — As quantum computing advances, industries are preparing for a future in which today’s cryptographic methods may no longer provide the same level of protection. For banks and issuers, the challenge is clear: ensuring that the payment cards issued today can continue to meet tomorrow’s security requirements while remaining fully compatible […]
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