Quantum computing poses a legitimate but controllable threat to Bitcoin, according to a report by Wall Street broker Bernstein. Recent advancements in quantum technology have shortened the timeline for potential attacks on modern cryptography.
However, scaling quantum systems to break widely used encryption remains a complex challenge. Analysts view quantum computing as a medium to long-term system upgrade rather than an immediate risk. In other news, the Drift hack revealed a six-month campaign by alleged North Korean attackers, who used fake identities and in-person meetings to gain trust.
This incident highlights the need to reframe security threats in decentralized finance as intelligence operations rather than mere hacks. Meanwhile, the Solana Foundation has launched a billboard campaign with a contrarian message, 'Don't waste time with crypto,' which encourages the use of AI agents for crypto transactions.
Alchemy has also released a new tool, AgentPay, to enable interoperability between different AI payment systems.