National Institute of Standards and Technology

About National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a non-regulatory agency that promotes industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology. The organisation develops technical frameworks and security standards for various sectors including financial services and digital identity. Recent coverage has focused on the development and implementation of post-quantum cryptography standards for smart cards and banking security.
FF News has published 2 stories featuring National Institute of Standards and Technology, most recently "TOPPAN Launches PQC CARD Dual: World’s First Post-Quantum Cryptography Smart Card" (3 August 2026).