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U.S. Treasury and Bank of England chair G7 Cyber Expert Group

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Official materials or organizational descriptions list the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England as co-chairs of the G7 CEG.

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The G7 Cyber Expert Group, chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England, released a public roadmap advising financial firms, authorities and suppliers on transitioning to post-quantum (quantum‑resilient) cryptography. The statement highlights that advanced quantum computers could break widely used cryptographic protocols and offers considerations and a flexible timeline to help organizations prepare. The roadmap is non-prescriptive and intended to support coordinated action across G7 countries and the EU.
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Multiple high-quality sources corroborate that the G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) is chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England. The Treasury SB0355 press release confirms the co-chairing arrangement, and the UK GOV.UK page reiterates the leadership. Therefore, the claim is accurate.

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  1. Update · Jan 12, 2026, 08:38 PMTrue
    Multiple high-quality sources corroborate that the G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) is chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England. The Treasury SB0355 press release confirms the co-chairing arrangement, and the UK GOV.UK page reiterates the leadership. Therefore, the claim is accurate.
  2. Original article · Jan 12, 2026
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