BTQ Technologies has appointed Brandt Pasco as its US Strategic Advisor for Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, national security, and industry stakeholders. Pasco's expertise will be instrumental in driving BTQ's US strategy forward, particularly in areas such as post-quantum security, cryptographic infrastructure, and quantum software. The move is timely, given the US government's heightened focus on quantum technologies and post-quantum cryptography, as evident in recent White House executive orders1. As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, BTQ's proactive engagement with key stakeholders is likely to yield a competitive advantage. The appointment of Pasco, with his deep understanding of the post-quantum landscape, underscores BTQ's commitment to staying ahead of the curve. This development matters to practitioners because it highlights the importance of early assessment and adaptation to shifting regulatory requirements in the post-quantum space.