Proposal Could Put Quantum-Related Bitcoins on Lockdown

The Bitcoin network is considering a proposal that could render quantum-related coins inaccessible. This potential change comes as the community aims to bolster defenses against future quantum computers, which could potentially compromise the blockchain. A recently proposed Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, BIP-361, suggests migrating coins to quantum-resistant addresses to prevent them from being frozen permanently by the network. Meanwhile, the integration of AI agents in crypto payments is advancing, with projections suggesting they could facilitate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global consumer commerce by 2030. However, research highlights the vulnerability of the infrastructure supporting this shift, particularly through 'LLM routers' that can serve as attack vectors for malicious actors. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, temporarily halted its services due to a domain name system hijacking incident. Lastly, the XRP Ledger has added native support for zero-knowledge proofs through its integration with Boundless, a ZK proving network, aiming to enable private transactions on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.