Bitcoin turns 18: Security incident

In typical Bitcoin style, the number one cryptocurrency turns 18 today, amid AI-driven security threats, quantum fears and the biggest exchange hack in crypto history.

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Sources

• https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/bitcoin-turns-18-has-the-original-rebel-grown-up

Record history

First seen: 2026-10-31T14:27:52.000Z. Last updated: 2026-10-31T15:17:19.552Z. Revision: 1.