New Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Protect Against Quantum Computing Threats

A proposed Bitcoin update could render quantum-vulnerable coins inaccessible, while AI agents are being used for crypto payments, and CoW Swap has suffered a DNS hijacking incident. Meanwhile, the XRP Ledger has integrated zero-knowledge proofs for private transactions. In other news, a Google report has raised concerns about the potential impact of quantum computers on the Bitcoin blockchain, prompting some to predict a 2029 deadline for the cryptocurrency to become quantum-resistant. Researchers have also found that AI agents used for crypto payments may not be secure, and CoW Swap has temporarily halted its services due to a security breach. The XRP Ledger's integration with Boundless, a zero-knowledge proving network, is designed to enable private transactions on the public blockchain, addressing a key barrier to institutional adoption.