The deal gives BTQ a vertically integrated quantum stack as the race to secure crypto infrastructure against future quantum threats acceleratesBTQ Technologies has closed its acquisition of QPerfect SA, a French quantum computing firm, effective July 8, 2026. The deal, valued at approximately €18.59 million in total consideration, brings BTQ one meaningful step closer to building a full-stack quantum security business. The Bitcoin angleIn January 2026, BTQ launched a Bitcoin Quantum testnet, positioning it as a quantum-safe alternative to the standard Bitcoin protocol. On July 22, 2026, BTQ announced a research partnership with the University of Strasbourg to build what the company calls the first public neutral-atom quantum computing platform in France. The earnout structure in the QPerfect deal is worth noting.