US Backs Quantum, Microsoft Challenges NVIDIA, Blockchain.com Files for IPO

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1. The U.S. government is injecting significant funds into quantum computing, including $1B for IBM and $375M for GlobalFoundries, sparking a rally in related stocks.
2. Microsoft is reportedly in talks for Anthropic to use its custom AI chips, signaling potential new competition for NVIDIA's market dominance.
3. Leading crypto exchange Blockchain.com has confidentially filed for an IPO in the U.S., marking a major step towards the industry's mainstream adoption.