New Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Protect Against Quantum Computer Threats

Bitcoin's developer community has proposed a new protocol to defend against potential quantum computer attacks, which could compromise the blockchain and steal coins. The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361 aims to migrate coins to quantum-resistant addresses, potentially freezing non-compliant coins. Meanwhile, AI agents are increasingly handling crypto payments, but research highlights the security risks associated with 'LLM routers' that sit between users and AI models. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, temporarily halted its services due to a DNS hijacking incident. Additionally, the XRP Ledger has integrated zero-knowledge proofs, allowing financial institutions to transact privately on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.