Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: A Proposal to Freeze Vulnerable Coins

The Bitcoin network is considering a proposal to protect against quantum computer attacks, which could compromise the blockchain and freeze vulnerable coins. This move, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, aims to encourage users to migrate their coins to quantum-resistant addresses. Meanwhile, AI agents are increasingly being used for crypto payments, but research suggests that the infrastructure supporting this shift may be insecure. In other news, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, has halted its services due to a domain name system (DNS) hijacking incident, highlighting ongoing security risks in the DeFi space. 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.