New Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Protect Against Quantum Computing Threats

Recent developments in the crypto space have raised concerns about security and privacy. A proposed Bitcoin update, known as BIP-361, could potentially freeze coins vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, prompting holders to migrate to new, quantum-resistant addresses. Meanwhile, research has highlighted the risks associated with AI agents handling crypto payments, as intermediary services can access sensitive data. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading platform, suffered a domain name system hijacking incident, and the XRP Ledger has integrated zero-knowledge proofs to enable private transactions on the public blockchain.