Groundbreaking Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Protect Against Quantum Computing Threats

The Bitcoin network is considering a proposal to defend against potential quantum computer attacks, which could compromise the blockchain and put users' coins at risk. This proposal, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, suggests migrating coins to quantum-resistant addresses to prevent them from being frozen permanently. Meanwhile, the integration of AI agents in crypto payments has raised concerns about the security of the underlying infrastructure. Research has shown that 'LLM routers' can be used as attack vectors, leaving users vulnerable to data breaches. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, has temporarily halted its services due to a domain name system (DNS) hijacking incident. The XRP Ledger has also introduced native support for zero-knowledge proofs, enabling financial institutions to transact privately on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.