匯豐銀行完成量子安全試點以確保代幣化黃金交易的安全

該試驗與量子計算公司 Quantinuum 合作，旨在保護數位資產免受量子運算未來潛在漏洞的影響。

HSBC has applied post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to digital asset trading for the first time, aiming to secure tokenised physical gold transactions from potential future vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

匯豐銀行首次將後量子密碼學（PQC）應用於數位資產交易，旨在確保代幣化實體黃金交易免受量子運算未來潛在漏洞的影響。

The pilot builds on HSBC’s ongoing efforts in the tokenisation space, having launched tokenised gold for institutional investors in 2022, and expanding the service to retail investors in Hong Kong this year. The latest development enhances the security of these digital assets.

這項試點建立在匯豐銀行在代幣化領域持續努力的基礎上，匯豐銀行已於 2022 年為機構投資者推出了代幣化黃金，並於今年將服務擴展至香港的散戶投資者。最新的發展增強了這些數位資產的安全性。

HSBC worked with quantum computing firm Quantinuum to integrate its Quantum Origin randomness technology, employing PQC to secure its tokenised gold transactions. The trial also tested the interoperability of HSBC’s gold tokens across various platforms.

匯豐銀行與量子運算公司 Quantinuum 合作，整合其 Quantum Origin 隨機性技術，採用 PQC 來確保其代幣化黃金交易的安全。該試驗也測試了匯豐黃金代幣在不同平台上的互通性。

HSBC was the first international bank to offer tokenised physical gold and is now building on that innovation with cutting-edge cybersecurity protection for the future,” said Philip Intallura, Global Head of Quantum Technologies at HSBC. “This pilot successfully demonstrated the viability of deploying these advanced technologies in a real-world business environment.”

匯豐銀行是第一家提供代幣化實體黃金的國際銀行，目前正在以創新為基礎，為未來提供尖端的網路安全保護。 “該試點成功證明了在現實商業環境中部署這些先進技術的可行性。”

Quantum security and the SNDL threatQuantum computing, while still under development, is expected to pose a significant challenge to existing encryption standards. Current cryptographic techniques, widely used across the financial sector, may be rendered obsolete by the computing power of quantum machines.

量子安全和 SNDL 威脅量子運算雖然仍在開發中，但預計將對現有加密標準構成重大挑戰。目前在金融領域廣泛使用的加密技術可能會因量子機器的運算能力而變得過時。

One of the key risks is the so-called “store now, decrypt later” (SNDL) technique, where encrypted data can be stolen now and decrypted in the future as quantum technology advances.

主要風險之一是所謂的「現在存儲，稍後解密」（SNDL）技術，隨著量子技術的進步，加密資料現在可能被盜，並在未來被解密。

To counter this risk, HSBC worked with Quantinuum to integrate its Quantum Origin randomness technology, employing PQC to secure its tokenised gold transactions. The trial also tested the interoperability of HSBC’s gold tokens across various platforms, including converting them into ERC-20 fungible tokens—a common standard for Ethereum-based digital assets.

為了因應這項風險，匯豐銀行與 Quantinuum 合作，整合其 Quantum Origin 隨機性技術，採用 PQC 來確保其代幣化黃金交易的安全性。該試驗還測試了匯豐黃金代幣在不同平台上的互通性，包括將其轉換為 ERC-20 可替代代幣——基於以太坊的數位資產的通用標準。

This interoperability is designed to improve the distribution of tokenised assets across different ledgers and digital wallets. Ilyas Khan, Founder and Chief Product Officer at Quantinuum, commented on the trial’s significance.

這種互通性旨在改善代幣化資產在不同帳本和數位錢包之間的分配。 Quantinuum 創辦人兼首席產品長 Ilyas Khan 評論了該試驗的重要性。

“As long-time partners in exploring commercial quantum applications, HSBC and Quantinuum are together building the next generation of financial services featuring quantum-hardened defences, harnessing the power of today’s quantum computers to safeguard sensitive data now and into the future.”

“作為探索商業量子應用的長期合作夥伴，匯豐銀行和 Quantinuum 正在共同構建以量子強化防禦為特色的下一代金融服務，利用當今量子計算機的力量來保護現在和未來的敏感數據。”

Preparing for the quantum eraHSBC's quantum-safe pilot is part of a wider effort to future-proof its operations against the potential rise of quantum computing.

為量子時代做好準備匯豐銀行的量子安全試點是一項更廣泛努力的一部分，旨在確保其營運免受未來量子運算潛在崛起的影響。

Earlier this year, the bank joined BT and Toshiba’s quantum-secured metro network in the UK, which uses Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology to protect its communications.

今年早些時候，該銀行加入了英國電信和東芝在英國的量子安全地鐵網絡，該網絡使用量子密鑰分發 (QKD) 技術來保護其通訊。

HSBC is also working with IBM and industry partners to explore broader applications of quantum-safe cryptography across its business. While large-scale quantum computers may be several years away, the pilot underscores HSBC's proactive approach in addressing cybersecurity risks that could impact the financial sector.

匯豐銀行也與 IBM 和產業合作夥伴合作，探索量子安全加密技術在其業務中更廣泛的應用。雖然大規模量子電腦可能還需要幾年的時間，但該試點計畫強調了匯豐銀行在解決可能影響金融部門的網路安全風險方面採取的積極主動的方法。

As other financial institutions consider the implications of quantum computing, HSBC’s trial may serve as a template for how banks can begin preparing for the eventual challenges posed by this next-generation technology.

當其他金融機構考慮量子運算的影響時，匯豐銀行的試驗可以作為銀行如何開始為這種下一代技術帶來的最終挑戰做好準備的模板。