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Quantum eMotion Corp. (QNC) launched eShield-Q Gateway, a post-quantum VPN and firewall capability for its eShield-Q platform. It protects network traffic and cryptographic keys, addressing AI-driven cyberattacks and future quantum threats. The company aims to help organizations prepare for 'Q-Day,' when quantum computers may break current encryption. eShield-Q Gateway is designed for cloud networks and supports AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Quantum computing stocks QNT, IONQ, QBTS fell after gains. Quantinuum QNT set a quantum error-correction record. Xanadu XNDU got $10M DARPA funding. Nvidia NVDA simulated 104-qubit quantum computing. SUSE and Fujitsu FJTSY partnered on quantum computing. Quantum eMotion QNC's Plurilock acquisition vote is Nov 18.

Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR, OTCQB: PLCKF) filed a management information circular for a special shareholder meeting on November 18, 2026, to vote on its acquisition by Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC, TSXV: QNC, FSE: 34Q0). The board unanimously recommends shareholders approve the deal, which offers a 100% premium to Plurilock's 20-day average price. The arrangement requires 66⅔% approval and court approval.

Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR, OTCQB: PLCKF) has received a buyout offer from Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC, TSXV: QNC, FSE: 34Q0) valuing its shares at 28 Canadian cents each, a 100% premium over its 20-day average. The Board unanimously recommends shareholders approve the deal, which requires 66⅔% approval and court consent. The meeting is set for November 18, 2026, with a proxy voting deadline of November 16, 2026.

State Street (STT) shares fell 6.4% in pre-market trading after Q3 results showed adjusted earnings of $3.69 per share, beating estimates, but sales missed expectations at $4.004 billion. Other stocks moving lower include Biomea Fusion (BMEA), Fastenal (FAST), and Bank of America (BAC).

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QNC) shares fell 4.2% to C$2.53 after an initial rise following its C$33.8M acquisition of Plurilock Security Inc. The deal, set to close in November 2026, involves issuing new shares and cash, raising dilution concerns. The broader market's cautious tone added to the pressure on small-cap tech stocks.

Quantum computing's security threats are driving interest in cybersecurity stocks. 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE, OTCQB: OONEF) received a patent for secure AI operations. CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) expanded Project QuiltWorks. Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) opened a New York Innovation Hub. Quantum eMotion Corp (NYSE American: QNC, TSXV: QNC) plans to acquire Plurilock Security (TSXV: PLUR). Governments are mandating post-quantum cryptography transitions by 2026-2031.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QNC) will acquire Plurilock Security Inc. (PLUR) for approximately C$33.8M, including cash and shares. The deal combines QeM's quantum-secure tech with Plurilock's cybersecurity revenue, customers, and AI-driven tech. Plurilock shareholders receive C$0.084 in cash and 0.0763 QeM shares per share, a 100% premium to PLUR's 20-day average price.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QNC) announced that its subsidiary SKV Technology received a U.S. patent notice for SecureKey technology. The patent, subject to administrative completion, strengthens QeM's IP portfolio. SecureKey is a cryptographic technology for managing and protecting key material. Separately, the SecureKey Cryptographic Module is undergoing FIPS 140-3 validation. The company plans to update investors upon patent issuance or material developments in the validation process.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (QNC) announced that Lightship Security submitted its eCore-Q PCIe Quantum Entropy Module for NIST validation. If approved, the module would meet NIST SP 800-90B standards, enhancing its use in cryptographic systems. The submission is a key milestone, but validation is not guaranteed.