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QuickLogic and PQSecure Enable Reprogrammable Post-Quantum Cryptography for SoCs

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PQSecure IP efficiently maps into QuickLogic eFPGA fabric, delivering field-upgradeable security without costly silicon re-spins.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic® Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced results of a joint technical collaboration with PQSecure™ Technologies demonstrating that PQSecure’s CRYSTAL-1000C post-quantum cryptographic IP core can be efficiently implemented as a reprogrammable function within SoCs using QuickLogic’s eFPGA Hard IP fabric.

The trade study implemented CRYSTAL-1000C, targeting NIST-finalized standards FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) and FIPS 204 (ML-DSA), on QuickLogic eFPGA Hard IP built for the Intel 18A process node. The PQSecure core was successfully placed and routed within eFPGA IP cores already used by QuickLogic customers in their ASICs, with sufficient performance for most applications and substantial capacity headroom.

PQSecure’s CRYSTALS line is highly customizable to a broad range of use cases. SoC designers can use QuickLogic’s Aurora programming tools to generate a project-specific resource report and determine the optimal eFPGA configuration for their crypto-agile security needs. SoC designers can right-size the eFPGA fabric for area and power efficiency or use the remaining resources to support higher-performance configurations and side-channel countermeasures such as masking and hiding.

The post-quantum migration is urgent: NIST’s transition timeline deprecates classical algorithms by 2030 and mandates completion by 2035, while the “harvest-now, decrypt-later” threat requires action today. Fixed-silicon cryptographic engines cannot adapt without costly re-spins. A recent study by Markets and Markets Research indicates that the global post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow from $420M in 2025 to over $2.8B in 2030.

With QuickLogic’s eFPGA Hard IP, ASICs/SoCs can update their cryptographic engine in the field by loading a new bitstream – swapping algorithm parameter sets, running hybrid classical and post-quantum modes during transition, or patching side-channel vulnerabilities without new silicon. QuickLogic’s Australis IP Generator produces customer-specific eFPGA Hard IP at leading process nodes as silicon-proven, GDSII-level blocks, delivering superior PPA versus soft eFPGA IP alternatives.

“This collaboration demonstrates the perfect use case for eFPGA Hard IP,” said Trey Peterson, Field Applications Engineer at QuickLogic. “The post-quantum cryptography transition is an evolving process, not a single event. SoC designers who hard-wire their security engines today face costly, avoidable re-spins. We’ve proven that a reprogrammable solution works seamlessly today while leaving the flexibility to adapt tomorrow.”

“PQSecure’s CRYSTAL-1000C-SCA delivers hardware-speed and side-channel protected post-quantum security for resource-constrained platforms,” said Luke Beckwith, Senior Hardware Engineer at PQSecure Technologies. “Our customers need to know their devices will remain secure a decade from now. Pairing our IP with QuickLogic’s reconfigurable fabric future-proofs their hardware without requiring a new tape-out every time the threat landscape evolves.”

A summary of the trade study, including target configuration specifications and architectural analysis, is available at www.quicklogic.com/pqsecure-partnership and www.pqsecurity.com.

Detailed performance and resource-utilization data is available to qualified customers under NDA. Engineers and SoC designers evaluating eFPGA-based post-quantum security solutions are encouraged to contact QuickLogic’s technical sales team.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

About PQSecure Technologies

PQSecure Technologies is a quantum-safe cryptography company focused on delivering production-grade, low-resource post-quantum cryptographic IP for SoC, ASIC, and embedded platforms. Its PQSecure-CRYSTALS product line implements ML-KEM (FIPS 203) and ML-DSA (FIPS 204) with optional side-channel and fault-attack countermeasures, in profiles from ultra-compact to high-performance. For more information, visit www.pqsecurity.com.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.  

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BC Token Hits Record $0.01561 as BC Engine Expands Utility Across BC.GAME

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The Solana-based token has posted successive price milestones since April as BC Engine adds rewards, ecosystem contributors, buybacks and burn functions

BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BC Token ($BC), the native token of the BC.GAME ecosystem, reached approximately $0.01561 on July 17, marking its highest recorded price to date and extending a series of price milestones established over the past three months.

At the time of publication, market data on GMGN showed $BC remaining close to $0.015.

The latest record continues a progression that began shortly after BC Engine launched on April 8. $BC reached approximately $0.01181 on April 12 before rising to around $0.01237 in June. The July high is about 26% above the June milestone and 32% higher than the April record.

A Broader Role for $BC

Alongside the token‘s recent market performance, BC.GAME has continued expanding the functions connected to $BC through BC Engine.

BC Engine enables users to earn $BC through eligible platform activity and participate in hourly reward distributions denominated in BCD. This gives the token an ongoing role within the platform rather than limiting it to a one-time user reward.

The system also includes Engine Nodes, which connect participating products and partners to the wider reward ecosystem. Current contributors include BC Originals, Croco Gaming and sportsbook technology provider BETBY.

Through this structure, value generated across different parts of the BC.GAME ecosystem can contribute to BC Engine reward distributions, strengthening the connection between platform activity and $BC participation.

Rewards, Buybacks and Token Supply

BC Engine now brings together several elements of the $BC ecosystem, including hourly rewards, Engine Nodes, platform buybacks and token burns.

Under BC.GAME’s daily buyback mechanism, repurchased $BC is redistributed to eligible active users as instant rewards rather than being automatically removed from circulation.

Token burns operate separately. When eligible $BC is unstaked before completing the applicable seven-day period, 1% of the unstaked amount is permanently removed from circulation.

Together, these mechanisms support continued participation, connect more products and partners to BC Engine, return repurchased tokens to active users and provide a defined supply-management function.

Next Steps for BC Engine

BC.GAME plans to add more products and ecosystem partners as Engine Nodes while improving the visibility of reward distributions, staking activity, buybacks and token burns through the BC Engine interface.

The platform will also continue developing additional uses for $BC across BC Originals, sportsbook products, online casino offerings and other crypto-based reward experiences.

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i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

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HONG KONG and SHENZHEN, China, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — i2Cool today announced that its Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Martin Zhu, has received the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2025 Leader of the Year Awards, organised by Sing Tao News Corporation.

Established in 1994, the Leader of the Year Awards are among Hong Kong’s longest-running and most respected annual leadership recognition programmes. The awards recognise outstanding leaders whose vision, innovation and contributions have advanced Hong Kong’s economic development, technological progress and social impact across a wide range of sectors, including business, finance, innovation and technology, education, healthcare, culture and public service.

The 2025 award presentation ceremony was officiated by The Hon. John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and attended by representatives from government, industry, academia and the wider community to celebrate leadership and innovation across Hong Kong.

Prof. Martin Zhu was recognised for his leadership in advancing the commercialisation of climate technologies and transforming scientific research into practical solutions that address the growing challenges of climate change and extreme heat.

Founded in Hong Kong, i2Cool is a climate technology company specialising in electricity-free cooling solutions based on passive radiative cooling. Originating from research at the City University of Hong Kong, the company’s proprietary technology reflects solar radiation while efficiently emitting heat through the atmospheric window, enabling continuous cooling without electricity consumption.

Since its establishment, i2Cool has expanded its technology from laboratory research to large-scale commercial applications across multiple industries. Its electricity-free cooling solutions are now used in buildings, transportation, industrial facilities, energy infrastructure and textiles, supporting customers in reducing cooling energy consumption, improving thermal management and advancing sustainability goals.

The award recognises leadership in advancing climate innovation at a time when demand for sustainable cooling technologies continues to grow worldwide.

Looking ahead, i2Cool will continue investing in research, product development and global partnerships to accelerate the deployment of electricity-free cooling technologies and contribute to a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

About i2Cool

i2Cool is a Hong Kong-based climate technology company pioneering electricity-free cooling solutions inspired by passive radiative cooling. Its proprietary technologies are designed for applications including buildings, transportation, industrial infrastructure and textiles, helping reduce heat gain and cooling energy demand without consuming electricity. Through continuous innovation, i2Cool is committed to delivering scalable thermal management solutions that support climate resilience and sustainable development worldwide.

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rachel.huang@i2cool.com

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93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

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MUNICH, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tongwei made an impact at Intersolar Europe 2026, launching its premium technology upgrade, TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX, alongside the upgraded residential star module, TNC 2.0 G12R-48. Pairing industry-leading efficiency milestones for utility projects with aesthetic solutions for residential roofs, Tongwei demonstrated its commitment to meeting diverse, global market needs.

The Powerhouse for Utilities: TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX

The exhibition’s highlight was the global debut of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX, representing a major technical breakthrough that delivers maximum energy yield on high-reflection surfaces.

Certified by TÜV Rheinland, TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX achieves a record bifaciality rate of up to 93.07%, alongside power output up to 770W and conversion efficiency up to 24.8%.

Higher Financial Returns: Higher bifaciality allows the modules to generate much more power from the rear side—delivering a free energy bonus. For a 100MW solar plant in Hamburg, Germany, this configuration generates an extra €180,000 in revenue annually compared to standard modules, unlocking an extra 81.62 million kWh of clean electricity over its lifetime.Built for Extremes: Featuring a low temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C, it remains highly efficient under scorching heat. Its specialized Louvred Interconnection boosts micro-crack resistance by over 100%, protecting the asset from heavy snow and strong winds.

Tailored for Residential Roofs: The Upgraded TNC 2.0 G12R-48

To meet the growing demand for premium home solar, Tongwei also unveiled the upgraded residential star product: the TNC 2.0 G12R-48. This module balances top-tier performance with home aesthetics.

Maximum Power in Golden Size: The module delivers up to 480W with a 24% conversion efficiency. At a compact size of under 2 m², it maximizes limited roof space and makes installation much easier for local crews.Extended “All-Day” Generation: Powered by Tongwei’s 360° 3D passivation tech, the module minimizes energy loss and improves performance during low-light hours. This extends daily generation hours—starting earlier at dawn, ending later at dusk.Extreme Weather Protection & Sleek Look: Featuring Louvred Interconnection tech, the module ensures better stress distribution. This effectively eliminates micro-crack risks caused by heavy snow and strong winds common in high-latitude European winters. Additionally, its uniform, elegant design blends seamlessly with modern residential architecture.

By delivering both the high-yield TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX for utilities and the aesthetic TNC 2.0 G12R-48 for residential markets, Tongwei continues to provide reliable solar solutions tailored to specific energy needs.

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