Bitcoin turns 18 amid security threats and hacks

Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin celebrates its 18th birthday today. This milestone comes as the cryptocurrency faces challenges including AI-driven...

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Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin celebrates its 18th birthday today. This milestone comes as the cryptocurrency faces challenges including AI-driven security threats, concerns about quantum computing, and the aftermath of the largest exchange hack in crypto history.

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Source published: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:27:52 +0000

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