Research suggesting quantum computers could break Bitcoin’s cryptography with far fewer qubits than previously expected has pushed so-called “quantum risk” back into focus. A paper involving Google and Caltech researchers added to concerns about Bitcoin and ether security, with separate research claiming even smaller systems could undermine standards within days. Some warn a share of Bitcoin supply could be vulnerable. Bitcoin eased after topping $68,000, while quantum-resistant QRL surged about 40 percent.

AI trading bots are emerging as a new trend in the cryptocurrency market, with claims spreading that automated bots using Anthropic\'s Claude generated millions of dollars in profits. Major AI companies do not officially support such use. Experts say the boom is exaggerated and point to structural limits. They cite legal liability risks, the ability of institutions to copy strategies at scale, and limited differentiation among similar models.