[BTQ and ICTK Sign $15 Million Quantum-Secure Chip Development and Joint Investment Agreement] According to Golden Finance, BTQ and ICTK have signed a $15 million development and joint investment agreement to co-develop the quantum-secure component chip 'Quantum Computing in Memory' (QCIM). The two agreements cover joint design through certification and BTQ's equity investment, while ICTK will provide in-kind cost-sharing and priority manufacturing capabilities. This collaboration aims to address the growing cybersecurity threats in the quantum computing era, with a particular focus on protecting digital assets and the stablecoin market. Furthermore, this partnership complements South Korea's efforts to accelerate the deployment of quantum-secure technologies in the defense, financial, and communications sectors, enhancing the commercialization speed and strategic autonomy of quantum-secure technologies.