Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Protect Against Quantum Computing Threats

A newly proposed Bitcoin protocol could freeze coins vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, forcing holders to migrate to new, quantum-resistant addresses. This proposal, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, or 'Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset,' aims to protect the Bitcoin network from the potential risks posed by quantum computing. In other news, AI agents are increasingly being used to facilitate crypto payments, but research has revealed that the infrastructure supporting these agents may not be secure. Meanwhile, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, has temporarily halted its services due to a domain name system (DNS) hijacking incident. Additionally, the XRP Ledger has integrated with Boundless, a zero-knowledge proving network, to enable private transactions on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.