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    The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins

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    Also: AI agents & crypto payments, CoW Swap hijack, ZK proofs on XRPL.

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    Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk.

    In this issue:

    • Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.
    • AI agents are set to power crypto payments, but a hidden flaw could expose wallets
    • Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach
    • XRP Ledger adds zero-knowledge proofs targeting institutional privacy gap
  • Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.
  • AI agents are set to power crypto payments, but a hidden flaw could expose wallets
  • Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach
  • XRP Ledger adds zero-knowledge proofs targeting institutional privacy gap
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