Cryptocurrency15 Apr 2026SEO 801 min read

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

Also: AI agents & crypto payments, CoW Swap hijack, ZK proofs on XRPL. Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap of the most important stories in cr…

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

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