CZ warns AI's main crypto threat is phishing, not Bitcoin's cryptography

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said AI does not need to break Bitcoin's cryptography to cause damage, arguing that leaked data already fuels more convincing phishing and social engineering attacks. CZ noted that banks and much of the internet rely on weaker encryption than Bitcoin. This view contrasts with Ethereum researcher Justin Drake, who urged the industry to plan for 'bunker mode' as AI could potentially break wallet protection math in months. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Core developer Antoine Poinsot updated security policy to address AI-discoverable flaws, prioritizing quick fixes for easily found vulnerabilities.