The rise of quantum computing poses a significant yet manageable threat to Bitcoin, according to a report by Wall Street broker Bernstein. The report highlights recent breakthroughs in quantum technology, which have reduced the timeline for potential attacks on modern cryptography. However, scaling quantum systems to break widely used encryption remains a complex challenge.
In other news, the Drift hack revealed a six-month campaign by alleged North Korean attackers, who used fake identities, in-person meetings, and cultivated trust to exploit the system. Meanwhile, the Solana Foundation has launched a billboard campaign with a contrarian message, 'Don't waste time with crypto,' which is actually a bullish bet on the future of crypto and agentic AI.
Additionally, Alchemy has released a new tool, AgentPay, that enables different AI payment systems to work together, addressing the issue of interoperability.