Bitcoin Proposal Sparks Debate Over Quantum-Resistant Addresses

A recent Bitcoin proposal has sparked a heated debate within the developer community, with some advocating for a move that could force holders to migrate their coins to new quantum-resistant addresses or risk having them frozen permanently. This proposal, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, aims to build defenses against future quantum computers that could compromise Bitcoin's blockchain and steal coins. Meanwhile, research has shown that AI agents, which are increasingly being used to handle crypto payments, may not be secure. A recent study found that 'LLM routers,' which sit between users and AI models, can serve as a powerful attack vector for malicious actors. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, temporarily halted its services after detecting a DNS hijacking incident, highlighting the ongoing security risks at the front-end layer of DeFi platforms. Additionally, the XRP Ledger has added native support for zero-knowledge proofs, allowing financial institutions to transact privately on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.